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Seven Things That Stop Teachers from Leaving Their Jobs (And How to Overcome Them). Top Story - January 2018.
I've talked to a lot of disillusioned teachers. They want to quit but they can't, for various reasons. In this article, I'm going to run through some of those and give some handy hints to those who really can't face the classroom any more, but are stopped by these key things:
By Sebastian Phillips8 years ago in Education
How to Teach 50 8-Year-Olds Without Wanting to Die
January. Frequently referred to as the worst month of the year. You've got post-Christmas blues, you travel to and from work in the dark, and every bug under the (barely visible) sun has joined up to create one huge mega-bug that is absolutely going to kill you.
By Courtney Stone8 years ago in Education
Best Required Reading Books of All Time
There are countless books that could easily have made this list (i.e. 1984 by George Orwell, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce, The Iliad and The Odyssey by Homer, etc.), but we just had to narrow it down. All of the best required reading books are classics for one reason or another, despite their vastly different styles, themes, and time periods. In fact, those are the factors that went into the selection process for this list; they were all chosen because they represent so many different kinds of storytelling and human experiences. Remember: Just because these books are required, doesn't mean they're not enjoyable reads.
By Dr. Ethan Levi8 years ago in Education
How to Survive the Dreaded Group Project
Group projects are the worst—yes, the worst. They take a lot of time out of your daily routine, they are mentally exhausting, and they are universally disliked by college students, yet they are a common tool used by professors to develop communication and team building between students.
By Cody Deitz8 years ago in Education
I Am Not Ready to Graduate
I have always been a good student. I excelled in the classes I enjoyed, and I tried my best in the classes that didn't necessarily click (I have avoided science courses like it was the devil). I was also always extremely involved and would want to put my hand in everything. I loved the idea of being a part of something, and now it is coming to an end.
By Cody Deitz8 years ago in Education
Do's and Don'ts of Freshmen in College by a Freshman in College
I’ve recently finished my first semester of college, and I’ll be beginning my second semester in a couple weeks. I’m in community college and I’m still living at home so I don’t quite know everything, but I think what I’ve compiled so far is a good basis. Here’s what to know when you’re going into your first year of college.
By Leo Lorica8 years ago in Education
Advice From a Resident Assistant
You were, at some point, a freshman moving into the residence halls and the resident assistants (RAs) were there to welcome you with open arms. You may have went into the traditional residence halls or dorms, possibly a cosy suite-style hall, or even an apartment, but no matter where you were, there was an RA or equivalent (my university uses community assistants or CAs). We are here to make your living, academic, and social life thrive as you go through your time at your respective university. We are those mentors, tutors, and guides that aid you through the years, and hope that you make the best of them. You may have left your RA behind if you moved off of campus, or you just got a new one a couple weeks back, but here is some advice from one RA at a state school in little town, Pennsylvania to you on how to make this semester the best that you can.
By Cody Deitz8 years ago in Education
Keeping the Kids Home
Ah, winter in Canada. It can be a beautiful and fun thing, but it can also wreak havoc on the school system. Depending on what region you live in and how intense the winter is, buses could be cancelled fairly often. This disrupts learning and progress for students, but it is largely unavoidable.
By Samantha Reid8 years ago in Education
What Can You Expect from College?
This is picture above is from the college that I recently graduated from. As you can see from my profile, I recently graduated from this fine institution and yes, I do recommend Minnesota State University Mankato for those of you who are interested. Whether or not they have the courses you want, though, is up to you. I am merely sharing my thoughts on a college experience and what you should know.
By Johann Hollar8 years ago in Education
How to Get Into Your Dream College
We all dream of attending our ideal college or university. For many of us, these schools are the more competitive schools difficult to gain admission to. Regardless of where you're applying, here is some advice to help ensure you do all you can to receive as many acceptances as possible!
By Jannatul Ahmed8 years ago in Education
High-Risk Inner Students Systematically Doomed to Street Life?
I was always the quiet girl, lurking in the background of every school that I attended in my youth. I didn’t make many friends; I had terrible facial eczema, I was chubby and extremely nonverbal in social situations. However, I was always acutely aware of my surroundings. When I was in the sixth grade, I started feeling the pain of my peers; it melded with my own and weighed heavily on my spirit. I suffered in silence as they acted out and I watched as they were disciplined or discarded as troubled children with no potential.
By Ashley Lacey8 years ago in Education
Motivational Teaching - Motivated Students #2
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin If you retrospect to school years, how would you describe that period of time? Joy, fun, pleasure?... Or, maybe, boredom, tiredness, stress?...
By Lubow Dabrowska-Szpakowicz8 years ago in Education
