Tips and strategies for helping your students improve their reading comprehension skills.

Jan 4, 2008 - Dorit Sasson

Years ago, speed reading was the rage. Besides being able to cover more material, a benefit promised was better retention. Does that really mean better understanding?

Dec 13, 2008 - Paul Louis

This article focuses on prior knowledge which is activated even before learners start reading the text, as part of Pre-Reading Activities.

Feb 9, 2007 - Dorit Sasson

Writing is an activity that improves with practice. Finding ways to engage children in writing experiences at home can be challenging for parents.

Sep 13, 2009 - Christine Ledder

The dictionary is a linguistic treasure that writers should actively read to increase word power and writing ability .

Jan 30, 2011 - Luigi Perrotta

Improving reading skills is critical since reading below grade level has a negative impact on a child's entire educational experience.

Jan 28, 2010 - Melissa Main

It is vital that children read books in order to develop their literacy skills, as these abilities are the building blocks of academic achievement.

Feb 5, 2008 - Claire Bolton

Highlighting skills may enhance your lessons when working with students on improving reading comprehension.

Oct 23, 2008 - Jennifer Wagaman

With a large body of text to read, skimming with a purpose is the most efficient way to get the information.

Mar 16, 2009 - Elisabeth Sharber

Employees who want to improve their marketability need to understand their career goals and then plan how to develop the skills necessary to get the job done.

Feb 3, 2008 - Deborah S. Hildebrand

For students who can write essays but would like to write better essays, these tips can help improve the skills and the achievement.

Sep 17, 2009 - Michelle Wright

Improving speaking skills begins with fostering student motivation and effective teaching

Sep 19, 2007 - Dorit Sasson

As one gets into high school, he or she may realize that spelling is more important than originally believed. This article shows how it is never too late to improve!

Dec 25, 2009 - Alison Diefenderfer

Learning math can be a tough topic for kids, especially those who do not have a natural ability or for kids who struggle to grasp new concepts.

Apr 2, 2009 - Fleur Hupston

Creative methods of teaching reading will not only grab students' attention, but will also enable them to learn more effectively.

Nov 16, 2008 - Jennifer Wagaman

Teachers and instructional materials make wide use of the terms "skill" and "strategy." What exactly do these terms mean?

May 9, 2010 - Tom Wolsey

"Tune-in to Reading" improves reading fluency scores dramatically. How does it work?

Apr 17, 2010 - Barbara Pytel

During busy times, the office can quickly turn into a disaster area. Becoming more organized on the job is key to increased productivity and efficiency.

Apr 22, 2010 - Daniel Gansle

It is possible to develop a varied and extensive vocabulary without resorting to memorising the dictionary. Here are some tips on having fun with words.

Feb 17, 2008 - Susan Whelan