Many current music educators grew up in a time when being in an ensemble was solely about playing the music for the next concert. I personally cannot recall ever doing a worksheet or any real music theory work while in high school. It seemed that all I had to do to get an “A” was come to my lessons, play at the concerts, and otherwise stay out of trouble. Outside practice was expected but not enforced. I did not realize until many years later that this method of teaching had …
The Ultimate Classroom Management Challenge: Teaching In The Hormone Zone
Teachers, it’s the ultimate challenge in classroom management, isn’t it? If you find it challenging to teach and counsel students suffering from “hormone poisoning,” here are some great interventions to help your teens use their heads instead of their hormones. All of these delightfully different methods are taken from Youth Change’s Solution Center; there are hundreds more there if you need them:
On-the-Job Kissy-Face
When kids debate your site’s standards regulating ro…
Tips for Foreign Students – Surviving in British Universities
The United Kingdom is one of the most popular study destinations for foreign students. Every year the number of international students coming to the country to study is rapidly and constantly increasing, and that is not very surprising.
Motivate Unmotivated Students With These Surprising Motivators
So many youth believe that they are already prepared to live independently, and don’t need anymore training or education before embarking on life on their own. Here are some very creative ways to show youth that education will be essential to their future. All these interventions focus on common adult transportation problems. If your youngsters don’t readily have the answers to these adult situations, perhaps they also don’t “know it all” about other key adult independent liv…
Online Degrees Increasingly More Acceptable
The success of online education has grown significantly and receiving a degree via the Internet has becoming increasingly more acceptable. Once an idea that was regarded as highly unusual has come to the forefront of education. Most major colleges have an established online program in place that is easily accessible and carries a variety of accredited degrees. According to last year’s Sloan Survey of Online Learning there was a 22.9% overall increase in the number of students…
Preparing for Emergency Situations at School
We know emergency situations can (and will at some point) happen in your class. It may be minor, such as a student becoming sick in your room, or even a practice event like a fire drill or tornado drill. Hopefully you won’t encounter a real life-threatening emergency. But you should always be prepared for such instances.
Distance Learning Degree Programs & What You Need To Know
In todays busy environment, it is difficult for people to find the time to go back to school. Adults who are already working or who have families may not have the time to go to traditional schools with rigid class schedules. A distance learning degree program can solve this issue, giving adults the flexibility to earn a higher education in their own time.
A distance learning degree program is available at a number of schools throughout the country. Check with schools in y…
15 Strategies For Enhancing Memory
The following strategies are offered to help students develop a more efficient and effective memory. This listing is by no means exhaustive, but rather is meant as a place to begin.
1. Take the mystery away.
The first and perhaps most important strategy is to insure that all students understand how memory works and identify their particular profiles of memory strengths and challenges. Then, students should be taught memory management strategies.
2. Give directions i…
Ways to Pay for Your College Education
Many of us dream of obtaining a higher education in order to fulfill our dreams; however the financial reality is that obtaining a college education can be difficult.
Your First Job Out of College – Make it Count!
Finding your first job out of college is an exciting and sometimes intimidating process. If you are a new graduate from law school, medical school or an accountant – your future may depend on the quality of the first job you accept.
To Cram or Not to Cram
Cramming for an exam is not a smart choice for students. Read this to see why.
Benedictine University Tops Out As America’s Best Online College
Benedictine University has a long standing history of quality education. Originally founded in 1887 by Benedictine monks, the school has undergone several name changes and grown to what it is today. Initially a school to teach Czech and Slovak men, it grew to become coeducation and finally it included a complete curriculum of course work and advanced study. Because of the demand for more flexible education options to accommodate the needs of stay at home parents and working a…