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Articles related to "Learners"
Instructional Design Workshop A workshop for ensuring student success with online curriculums. distance learning • distance education • learner assessment • learner characteristics
Teaching Preteen Bible Lessons Preteens are different than any other age group to which you will teach Bible lessons. Here are some ideas for making sure those lessons stick with them. bible lesson • bible children • bible sunday school • bathroom break • attention grabber
Inner Factors, Styles and Setting Learner focused delivery requires understanding the learners internal needs and their learning styles. Adult learners also require an environment conducive to learning. learning • training delivery • training needs • change initiatives • motivate learning
Living a Dream of Lifelong Learning Experts in the cognitive sciences have discovered that learning is truly a lifelong process, as we adapt to changing environments. Age does not decrease the desire or the aptitude for learning. The value of life is the sum of accumulated experience and knowledge. lifelong learning • videoconferencing • adult learners • online learning • internet
"Why Johnny Can't Learn and His Mom has quit Homeschool" A description of learning styles and their effect on the teaching of homeschool edcuation • homeschooling • homeschooled • home education • home educated
ELL Integrated Thematic Learning Integrating Social Studies and Science into Language Arts instruction is a tool to improve content comprehension and language acquisition for English Language Learners. integrated thematic units • content comprehension • inquiry and content comprehension • social studies and english language learners • integrating esl lesson plans
How to Teach Vocabulary Orally Activities for teaching and reviewing sound-letter correspondences in the English language as part of a language/phonemic awareness program. young esl/efl learners • oral activities • teaching reading to young esl learners • activities • ideas
Learning Needs and Application Adult Learners want practical, realistic training that responds to their need to know something. Give them what they want, and they will be engaged learners. training • adult learners • motivate adult learners • need to know • practicality of content
Teaching Vocabulary Orally Activities for teaching and reviewing sound-letter correspondences in the English language as part of a language/phonemic awareness program. young esl/efl learners • oral activities • teaching reading to young esl learners • activities • ideas
The English Language Coursebook Through poor or inappropriate selection of an English language coursebook many English teachers struggle to make the material interesting and relevant to their learners. english language coursebook • selection • english teaching • teachers • learners
How Words Work:6 The behaviour of words in relation to other elements in the sentence through syntactical patterns is another area which is neglected in the classroom. One reason for this might be the complexity of differences in style between, say, forms of spoken and written English. syntax • learning english • studying english
State Graduation Exam Debate Is the basis for exit exams political or educational? state exams controversy • citizens don't like nclb • exit exams unfair • students are visual learners • lecture is ineffective
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages As a truly global activity, English language teaching benefits greatly from the ease of access to material on the Internet. The well-heeled learner of English has always been able to travel to an English-speaking community for an immersion course, probably the most effective means of learning. english • learning • internet • www • world wide web
Advancing Youth Development Works Youth Development Theory is a concept that is instrumental in working with young people in today's world. youth • development • school • teachers • learn
Teaching Adult Students Many nonnative English speakers want to learn English. As an ESL educator, you should plan practical lessons, using some of the ideas in the article. esl • lessons • adults • english as a second language • activities
How Words Work: 3 Collocation is the tendency of words to co-exist. At its simplest it is a predictable association of words that naturally fall together in certain contexts such as 'cup of tea' or 'bread and butter'. collocation • association of words • tesol • english • foreign speakers
Learning Styles Students all learn differently. The four learning styles are auditory, visual, tactile, and kinesthetic. What can students do to enhance their learning curve? right brain left brain • right brain vs left brain • left and right brain • left side of brain • left brain function
Algebra + Algebra8 = Success Many schools offer algebra for high school credit in 8th grade to give students a head start on math. A novel approach to use with beginning algebra is Algebra8. algebra • algebra8 • visualize • math • hands-on
The Mystic Fall Migration of North American Monarchs The mystical migration behavior of monarch butterflies has been the subject of research by entomolgists, biologists, and scientists for many years. Has the answer as to why these gossamer-winged monarchs migrate south every year ever been totally solved? monarchs • monarch butterfly • monarch butterfly life cycle • butterflies • migrate
How Words Work This is the first of a six-part summary of essential grammar points for English language teachers. position • focus • collocation • syntax • register
Different Strokes for Different Folks: (Learning Styles) As an artist, I am continually faced with the fact that I simply DO NOT process information like the majority. In fact, I have sometimes thought that perhaps my approach to problem solving and life, in general, has been dyslexic! If there is such a thing as dyslexic living, then I have it. classical • music • learning • styles • links
More Music Software Heaven Part Two It's that time of year when even my best attempts at keeping thoughts of school at bay, I still find myself thinking, what can I do to really start the school year off with something different and fun, yet educational. Teachers, get ready for this! There are some products available now that will ease our load, "wow" the students and impress the principal. And you can actually have fun learning through technology! software • cakewalk • crescendo • noteworthy • students
How Words Work:5 It has been useful to distinguish between syntax (how words relate to each other) and morphology (the different forms a word may have) in order to emphasise how each aspect has its influence on meaning. Patterns of morphology have in fact been much more commonly the focus of classroom attention than patterns of syntax. syntax • morphology • grammar • learning english • studying english
Institute for Learning Technologies Review of the Institute for Learning Technologies technology • distance education • distance learning • curriculum development • educational policy
Right Brain Characteristics How can you tell if you are a right brain? It is not difficult to determine. Learn the characteristics of the right brain. right brain characteristics • visual kinesthetic learners • left right brain traits • left right brain • right hemisphere brain
Issues in Teaching Vocabulary As far as trends in ELT are concerned, the nineties were the decade of the lexical approach. There were three issues that led to this concentration on the lexical element in language. One was a recognition coming out of the communicative approach, that to be understood speakers of a second language did not need to produce grammatically perfect sentences. trends in elt • the lexical approach • lexical element in language • communicative approach • speakers of a second language
Self-direction and Experience For adults to learn effectively, they need to have control over their learning and have past experience factored into the training program design. self-directed learning • prior learning • prior learning assessment and recognition • plar • self-paced learning
Socializing, Content and Coaching Adult learners benefit from the social interaction that training provides. To learn, they need the information to be concise and delivered by a coach, not a lecturer. social interaction • networking • making connections with colleagues • information overload • coaching
Right/Left Brain Background Brains have been the subject of research as long as anyone can remember. We do know that brains are universal. Every society has the same number of right or left brains. left brain • right brain • brain dominance • learning styles • brain development
How Words Work:4 The connotations a word acquires are perhaps the most changeable aspects of meaning. The denotative meanings of words change too: it is now almost impossible to use gay, for example in its earlier meaning. But connotation is that aspect of meaning which carries judgement, feeling or opinion, and as public attitudes changes or are moulded by commercial, political or other influences, so words acquire new connotations implying certain attitudes or emotions on the part of the user. meaning • denotative meanings • learning english • studying english
ELLs and Strategic Reading This article shares one idea of how to use the Iditarod as a vehicle to practice inferring with English Language Learners. esl comprehension strategy lessons • iditarod lessons for ells • iditarod newsletter teaching tool • strategic reading for ells • using questioning and inferring for reading compre
Games and Toys for the Gifted Somewhere along the way, some adults have concluded that gifted children are far too sophisticated to need play time, when in fact everyone needs a little fun and games. games for gifted • toys for gifted • gifted need play • education program for gifted youth • gifted teens
How Words Work (2) The importance of stress in marking the focus of information in a sentence is not easily perceived by learners and they can easily misunderstand what they hear and, in turn, be misunderstood by not stressing the appropriate elements themselves. focus • stress • fronting • inversion • cleft sentences
Learn the Books of the Bible The Books of the Bible can be daunting for a child to learn. Here are some techniques that will help children learn them fast. books of the bible • bible memory • books of old testatment • books of new testament • bible memory games
Hidden Curriculum in ESL No curriculum is neutral: every textbook reflects a particular view of social order. Blueprint: Upper Intermediate's hidden curriculum is discussed. hidden curriculum • english as a second language hidden curriculum • esl hidden curriculum • textbook hidden curriculum • adapting esl textbooks
How Do You Manage Your Time? Some strategies and tips on how to organize your time management and classroom procedures before your students work on the main learning task. how do you manage your time in the class? time man • time management system • classroom procedures • tips and strategies on time management • organizing classroom procedures
Janet Holmes' Green Tuxedo She’s Ahsahta’s controversial editor; we often forget Janet Holmes is also a poet of remarkable talent. Her work belongs in our ongoing discussion of image and poetry. janet holmes • the green tuxedo • altered book • poetic narrative • lyric narrative
"Should I, Shall I, Can I, Will I?" Part Two Picking a style for your school edcuation • homeschooling • homeschooled • home education • home educated
Instant Voice Messenger Article is about instant messengers used nowadays through internet to view people existence. In article it is mentioned its functions, uses and some drawbacks. voice communication • video comunication • voice email • video email • telephony
Making the Grade The first in a series of articles on accessing Distance Learning as a bridge from the liberal arts to the world of work. liberal arts • education • distance learning • internet • technology
Meyer's "D.C. Confidential" Sir Christopher Meyer's book "D.C. Confidential" gives worthwhile and sympathetic insights into American politics and diplomacy. d c confidential book • sir christopher meyer • special relationship ambassador • third way • president george dubya bush
Dream to Reality Once, not all that long ago, I had a dream about completing my education. I took a step, and then another, toward placing myself in a situation where I could realize my dream. adult learning • websites • web sites • keys to success • primary sources
Self-Directed Learning Self-directed learning is the method used when a learner, rather than an institution, controls both the learning objectives and the means of learning. Many adults engage in self-directed learning to enhance their work performance or personal development. self-directed learning • adult education • informal education • u.s. census bureau • congressional research service
Delayed Kids and Table Manners Parents of children with learning difficulty often struggle with teaching things at home. developmental delay and table manners • restaurant skills and down syndrome • life skills and special needs kids • restaurant manners for mr kids • special needs kids and eating out
Ever Notice... An essay on the political aspects of being a womanish teacher and how the political process corrects this feminine profession to make it perform right. test • teaching • racism • learning • education
Finding Money for College Many adult students face enormous financial difficulties when they decide to go back to school. Here are a few tips to ease the burden. financing college • financial aid adult students • going back to school • adult education • financial aid
First Year of Teaching What grades should you try to teach during your first year of teaching? Here are some suggestions to help you start thinking. first year of teaching • which grades to teach • choose grades that are fun to teach • teach with the resources • the first year of teaching
Gardens for Special Needs Kids Most children learn by doing. Children with disabilities are not only included in that group, often they learn primarily by experience. gardens for special needs kids • teaching science to the child with a disability • disabled children learning by doing • hands-on science for the disabled • experience learning in special education
Homeschooling Methods You know you are going to homeschool. Now, which homeschooling method will you use: unschooling, traditional, or eclectic? Confused about methods? Read on! homeschooling methods • homeschooling education • unschooling • eclectic learning • homeschool philosopy |
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