Writing, like any other art form, combines knowledge, passion and skill. Authors, playwrights and even common people resort to writing as a form of expression. In order to test an individual’s writing skills, logical reasoning and knowledge of a particular subject, a tool called essay was devised. Continue reading “How to Write a Good Essay: Guidelines and Tips for College Students”
Preschool is an all-new setting for youngsters and sometimes it is a battle not only in finding the right early childhood education in Amador Valley Blvd. Dublin CA but also of how to get the kids interest to go there. So below are effective ways to make the kids easily ease in to the education […]
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When I decided to major in English five years ago, I didn’t know I was going to spend my entire college career telling everyone I met “no, I don’t want to teach” and “yes, there are other things I can do with an English degree.” Other people’s concerns that an English degree does not equal […]
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One of the biggest challenges faced by each and every teacher is coming up with fun, innovative ways to infuse life in a boring classroom session. Continue reading “Why just teach when you can RAP?”
Most people have heard someone say “In Simulation, debriefing is where all of the learning occurs.” I frequently hear this when running faculty development workshops and programs, which isn’t as shocking as hearing this espoused at national and international meetings in front of large audiences! What a ridiculous statement without a shred of evidence or […]
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(Photo credit: http://bit.ly/1QdwQDS) One of the most important things someone learns when they take the CELTA course is the role of partnering activities. Just to highlight how these are integrated into the class I want to make two lists. The first list is the obvious one, and the second list is the less obvious ones. […]
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If you’re like me, you had no idea what you wanted to do once you left high school, you just knew you wanted to go to college because that’s what ‘everyone does’. Just because everyone’s jumping off a bridge, doesn’t mean you jump too. Ah, but going to college is what everyone expects you to […]
All of our lives we are told that in order to be successful one must attend college and get their degree. A recent study by collageatlas.org states that about 70% of Americans will study at a four year college, and less than 2/3 will graduate. That means that 30% of college and university students drop out […]
Don’t let the headline mislead you: we are all about succeeding through perseverance. Success is not linear, however. Withdrawing from or failing a course is a final resort but we recognize that in the developmental years of college, everything is a learning experience (even that time you tried the impossible eating challenge downtown that was, in fact, impossible). […]
The end of Spring Break marks the race to the finish line. Many teachers find themselves overwhelmed with all they have to do before assessment season begins and the school year ends. With only a few more weeks left in the school year, we want to provide you with a few tips to help you […]
Professional development, chosen through personal reflection, is one of the most authentic and effective methods of improvement. The posts on this site about teaching, learning, sports, school, and life are written to serve as motivation, and to start a conversations that lead to growth. There is a comments section at the bottom of each post, use it to start one of those conversations today. Enjoy!
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By Barry Whelan
Essay Writing Tips and Help 