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Easy vocabulary for English learners
Douglas Magrath EducationVocabulary is part of all aspects of language learning. As students create, read and write, they are using and assimilating necessary words. Current acquisition theory supports increased emphasis on vocabulary learning because "we acquire morphology and syntax because we understand the meaning of utterances," according to "The Natural Approach."
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7 quick tips to take advantage of an internship
Mackenzie Ferch EducationAn adventure that neither classes nor professors can provide, the internship proves invaluable in terms of gaining real-world experience. Interns discover how to take initiative, how to interact with people in a workplace and how to utilize mistakes and obstacles as a launching pad for personal and professional growth.
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Is regular exercise the best treatment for ADHD?
Dr. Denise A. Valenti EducationAs summer winds to a close, the long days of playing, running, swimming and biking cease and are replaced by hours of sitting at a desk, eyes ahead. For some children this is problematic, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is common among children of school age.
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The importance of hands-on learning and movement for English learners
Erick Herrmann EducationConsider your most memorable learning experience in school. Did the experience involve a lecture or a worksheet? Perhaps a bit more likely is that your memorable experience included a project or activity that required you to do something hands-on — building something, acting or performing, or some form of hands-on activity or movement.
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Transform your classroom into a modern learning space
Brian Stack EducationIn schools across America, the floors have just been polished, and fresh paint now adorns many classroom walls. Over the next couple of weeks, an army of more than 3 million educators will begin to transform these newly refurbished blank-canvas classrooms into spaces that are conducive to learning in the 21st century.
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Deconstructing the confusion surrounding the Common Core State Standards
Ryan Clark EducationAcross the country, children, parents and teachers of applicable states are spending their summers dreading the return of the controversial Common Core State Standards Initiative. If recent poll results are any indication, the fervor of last spring’s backlash against the standards hasn’t died down.
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Why we need frameworks to evaluate our learners’ English
Jon Jilani and Christopher Puma EducationThe face of college campuses in the United States is changing. More students from other countries are enrolling in American colleges and universities today than ever before.
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The pros and cons of school vouchers
Bambi Majumdar EducationThe school voucher program has always been controversial, but never has the debate raged as it is now. Also called educational vouchers, these are basically certificates issued by state governments that allow parents to take their child's portion of per-pupil spending (of the state) and reallocate the funds to private schools instead of the public school in their assigned school districts.
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A call for tempered rhetoric among educators
Dr. Sheri Williams EducationAs a seasoned administrator, I've witnessed multiple reforms in the pre-K-12 system. External reforms tend to generate complaints, politicization, widespread use of media, and escalating cases of "blame and shame." Isn’t it time to temper our rhetoric?
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Tips for focusing ELL student presentations
Eva Sullivan EducationFear of public speaking is one of the most common phobias in the United States. Imagine how much more difficult it is when English is not your first language. Besides breathing exercises, the best tip for overcoming stage fright is to focus on the material being presented and the purpose of the presentation.
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