Tips for Parent-Teacher Interviews Part Two
In case you missed it, read Tips for Parent-Teacher Interviews Part One Sample Parent/Teacher interview questions: Does my child hand in complete assignments on time, and at an acceptable level? What work areas does my child like best? What areas are more difficult for my child? Are there things I can do at home to […] […]
Top 10 Toys Announced by Testing Council
Toys that combine technology and tradition are among the top playthings rated for 2006 by the Canadian Toy Testing Council, a non-profit group that, for more than 50 years, has assessed toys on the basis of design, function, durability and play value. The toys are tested by children who play with them for weeks, then […] […]
The Curriculum
Webster defines ’curriculum’ as ’a regular course of study; an accepted schedule; a routine.’ This definition implies that schools must teach their students according to these principles. If we apply this definition to the teaching practices of the average elementary school, we would find that every class indeed has a ’course of study, an accepted […] […]
Supplemental Education – Why?
Today, more and more parents consider a supplemental education program to be an absolute necessity to ensure a complete education for their children. “Given the way school budgets are being slashed these days, I just don’t think an average education is sufficient,” says David Drum, a Toronto parent. “The real purpose of education is to […] […]
The Myth of Learning Styles Part 2
Today’s thinking about learning styles reverses a logical process and tries to influence change in the student’s learning behaviour from outside the student. But, changes must be from within and that is the major flaw in these new theories. We are trying to give children self-esteem as if it were a piece of curriculum, rather […] […]
The Myth of Learning Styles
The concept of a ’learning style’ is used to describe the preferred way, or process, that a student uses to identify and integrate information. In other words, the way a student seems to learn most often or most effectively is often called his or her learning style. For example, you may have heard of visual […] […]
7 rules for effective study
1. Use the Power Listening process in class for listening. 2. Enter all homework, assignments and exams in your planning calendar as soon as your teacher assigns the work. 3. Begin each study or homework session by making a plan. 4. When reading, use SQRCRC to make sure that you understand. 5. Spend 10 minutes […] […]
Study Tips – Cramming and Homework
Why homework is bad for students? Learn more about cramming and homework in this post! Cramming It is not possible to become an effective and organized student at the last minute. If study is left to the last minute all that is really left is cramming. Why Homework is Bad for Students It is possible […] […]
Mini-Study Program Part 4 – Arrange Your Study Environment
Step 1 Make yourself comfortable. Use a table or desk and a comfortable chair. Hold yourself erect. Slouching in the body is mirrored in the mind. Do not lie down or sprawl on the bed. Make sure that you have sufficient light to read comfortably. Step 2 Try to arrange a permanent study place where […] […]
Mini-Study Program Part 3 – Take Breaks
This should not be a problem for you. Work for 20 minutes then take a five-minute break. You are working only 45-minute hours. That is plenty of time to focus and plenty of time to refresh. When you take your break, don’t stay sitting at your desk. Run downstairs and get a drink of water. […] […]