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The importance of dialects for ESL
Douglas Magrath EducationInstructors as well as learners need to understand linguistics and dialects. Learners will be exposed to a variety of dialects, and instructors need an understanding of dialects and how languages work to better prepare their students to operate in the world outside the classroom.
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What educators need to know about cluttering
Sheilamary Koch EducationValerie Savana suffered low self-esteem throughout her school career largely because classmates and even teachers stopped listening when they couldn't understand her fast-paced, irregular speech.
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Discussion brings literature to life
Sheilamary Koch EducationLike complementary colors across from each other on the artist's color wheel, reading and speaking complement each other in the ESL classroom. They are opposites in terms of one being receptive and the other productive — an ideal pairing that leads to complete, balanced language learning.
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Making the financial case for job search education on campus
Hank Boyer EducationI recently posted a discussion on LinkedIn asking the question, "If a Career is the Objective of a College Education, Then Why Isn't How to Conduct a Job Search Being Taught on Campus?" I received many comments, both appended to the post as well as hearing directly from some of you.
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ADHD: A constellation of disorders
Dorothy L. Tengler EducationAttention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects 1 in 20 children in the United States and has been increasing dramatically in the last few years. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) says that 5 percent of American children have ADHD. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) puts the number at more than double the APA's estimate. The CDC says 11 percent of American children, ages 4 to 17, have ADHD — an increase of 42 percent in just eight years.
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Grading on what students learn, not what they earn
Brian Stack EducationAsk high school teachers how they handle a student who doesn't submit an assignment, and their answer most likely will be this: "The student receives a grade of a zero for that assignment."
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Gates Foundation’s new focus: Building networks of schools
Bambi Majumdar EducationThe Gates Foundation is synonymous with philanthropy and innovation in education. Bill and Melinda Gates wanted to change the way future generations learn. They have worked on closing the knowledge gap in regions where the literacy rates are low and dropout rates are high.
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What happened to the bird?
Debra Josephson Abrams EducationFor a reading and writing lesson to introduce inference to low-intermediate/intermediate EFL university students, I created these easily adaptable activities.
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My child struggles with reading. Can music therapy help?
Howard Margolis EducationCan music therapy help? Sometimes yes, sometimes no, but often it’s well worth a try. Emotions affect learning. Many struggling readers feel extremely negative about reading. Your child may feel depressed about his (or her) struggles. He may keep telling himself (or herself) any number of self-doubts and harmful things. The longer and deeper pessimistic thoughts and negative emotions plague these children, the longer their mental health, motivation to read, and achievement will suffer.
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10 common mistakes band directors make during rehearsals
Cait Harrison EducationAre you frustrated by subpar performance from your ensemble? Do you see the same problems reoccurring over time? Many band directors do, and they may mistakenly blame their students for some of the issues.
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