e-learning frameworks

e-learning frameworks are climbing in different settings of our general populace. Schools, colleges, and a few unique affiliations utilize these structures. E-learning structures permit learning at whatever point and wherever. This medium may emit an impression of being the response to all learning checks, yet the impact of non-mental aptitudes on the accomplishment of e-learning … Read more

Standards based instruction

Standards based instruction will ideally help an educator hold high expectations while still being able to tailor instruction to individual student’s needs. The goals when it comes to curriculum standards are as follows: to encourage multiple modes of assessing learning and permit students to attain and demonstrate their knowledge in a variety of ways. In … Read more

Engaging Prekindergarten Dual Language Learners in Projects

The article, “Engaging Prekindergarten Dual Language Learners in Projects” by Jones and Shue suggests how teachers can engage dual language learners in projects. The goal of project work is to strengthen language development and communication skills for both dual language learners and the other students that make up their classroom. According to Jones and Shue … Read more

Assistive technology – Motionsavvy Uni for students with hearing impairments

Introduction As educators, we are faced with many challenges in our day-to-day experiences in and outside of the classroom. Our jobs require us to teach and inspire all children, despite their various needs. Deaf and hard-of-hearing students are one of the many groups of students with diverse needs that may potentially be in our future … Read more

Effective teaching strategy for English Language Learners

For this research brief, the teacher looked at many articles to try to get more insight on how to answer her inquiry question. The first article that she found talks about the usage of drawing instead of writing for English Language Learners. Drawing is an effective teaching strategy, especially for English Language Learners. Sometimes, English … Read more

Explore techniques teachers can use to foster language acquisition and learning curriculum content

Introduction Teaching is, without a doubt, one of the most difficult yet, at the same time, fulfilling professions in the world. It involves extensive preparation and study, enthusiasm and diligence, empathy and unlimited patience as well as adaptability and strength of character. Nevertheless, the sense of achievement that it brings about in the long term … Read more

How teachers can help students’ fluency in English

For years, the very first humans could not communicate through language, so they drew pictures. It was their way of communicating. After language was developed, it created a way for humans to connect. Through this course, I studied many English Language Learners. I learned how their background affected their writing. I was eager to learn … Read more

Attitudes of Saudi Students towards Native and Non-Native English Language Teachers at King Faisal University

Attitudes of Saudi Students towards Native and Non-Native English Language Teachers at King Faisal University 1. Introduction English is an international language and is now increasingly used as international and intercultural communication around the world. According to Graddol (2001), English is spoken as the second language by about 375 million speakers and as a foreign language … Read more

Provide classroom management strategies to teach effectively in mixed-ability classes

In most English language classes, there is a long tradition of grouping by ‘ability’ – a practice founded upon the idea that students have relatively fixed levels of ability and need to be taught accordingly. Mixed ability teaching is related to working together with students who have different personalities, skills, interests and learning needs. Though … Read more

Does reading ability depend purely on a child’s genetic makeup? (presentation notes)

First of all I will present the evidence that does support genetics having the most influence over a child’s reading ability – is it nature and therefore ability is predetermined at birth? A study by Soden-Hensler found that twin studies have produced concordance rates – which is the likelihood of both members of a pair … Read more

Review of FSU college

FSU is a great college overall. They have won 78 ACC team championships in 14 different sports. They also have over 40 active sport clubs for the students to choose from. Another perk of FSU is the great intramural sports program that provides year-round fun. They also have majors in Creative Arts, Business and Administration, … Read more

Are certain kinds of knowledge more important than others?

All knowledge produced through any way of knowing or knowledge produced in any area of knowledge is valuable. But this question asked here makes the assumption that certain kinds of knowledge is more important than or is given more value as compared to other kinds of knowledge. Knowledge produced in the same area of knowledge … Read more

Are You Wasteful? (Lesson plan – TELSTAR inquiry model)

T- Tune in:   Ask the students the main question of the investigation: Are You Wasteful?. Brainstorm with the class types of waste you can create in your home, school and community. Classify the waste into organic and inorganic waste – why is this important? Investigate differences between organic and inorganic waste and why it is important. … Read more

Zootopia and Sociology

Movies may seem to be just for enjoyment, however more often than not there is some way that sociological perspectives can be applied somewhere along the plot. One of Disney’s popular films, Zootopia, demonstrates just that. This movie shows how a little rabbit, overcomes barriers such as prejudice and stereotypes by becoming a police officer … Read more

Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP) Exam

C515 JOPP Exam AY 13-14 Instructions:  The Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP) Exam is worth 60% of the C500 grade and is due at the end of the block, after lesson C515.  Specifically, this exam has ten requirements for you to apply the JOPP to an operational scenario.  You may use the C500 online lessons … Read more