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Teaching tipsThe Tyranny of Being On Task
Students need periodic breaks to ease brain strain, and the perceived demand that they should always be on task is unrealistic.
Teaching tipsOutstanding in Your Field: What It Takes to Be a Great Teacher
How does one advance from good teaching into greatness? It takes a tremendous deal of reflection and the will to change.
Parenting tipsRaising a Courageous Five-Year-Old
Courage involves making good choices in the face of fear or obstacles. It’s another term for bravery. Remember: Bravery doesn’t mean fearlessness. It means we do not let fear hold us back from exploring new…
Parenting tipsTeaching Your Eight Year Old the Importance of Honesty
Honesty means we are truthful in what we say and do. It means people can rely on us and it’s the basis of a trusting relationship. For eight-year-olds, honesty looks like consistently telling the truth, accepting…
Teaching tipsA Strategy for Boosting Student Engagement in Math
A four-step approach to group work can get students talking and boost their mathematical and metacognitive thinking.
Teaching tipsFive Tips for Unleashing Student Creativity Through Writing
Expand the possibilities of journaling by encouraging students to doodle, diagram, or make flipbooks.
Teaching tipsGenerating Effective Questions
Four ways to come up with questions that guide students to engage deeply with class content. Plus: a pop quiz for you.
Teaching tipsCreative Ways to Grade and Provide Feedback for Students
Students need feedback often and creating a system by rubber stamping work can provide visible and immediate proof of student progress.
Parenting tipsHow Parents Can Simplify the Holidays
Much as we love the winter holidays, by the time Thanksgiving has come and gone, many of us are feeling a little anxious as well. We want so much to create memorable celebrations for our families, that it can be hard to…
In the mediaReg. 10 enjoyed fundamental development in 2019
Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) has witnessed transformational development this year, putting it on a trajectory for positive growth.
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