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Staying Organized in School
Starting school means many things: waking up early again, hoping to get that Pre-Calc teacher everyone wants and organizing your materials for the upcoming year. Going into Freshman year, I thought I could figure things out as I went, not having a planner or any sort of organization system. But of course, I was completely wrong. However, I have learned from my mistakes and made a list of ways to stay organized in school.
By Allison Robbert7 years ago in Education
Top 5 Easiest Languages to Learn
5. Italian The Italian language is part of the Romance family, which means it has a lot of similarities between; Spanish, Portuguese, French and Romanian, Although English is not part of the Romance Family, rather it is in the Germanic Family, however the Romance family Heavily impacted the English we have today, as English shares a lot of Vocabulary with the Romance languages today, like Italian, Italian has a different sentence structure and grammar rules compared to English which may be a hurdle for learners to overcome, however, Italian also shares many cognates with English. So English speakers will easily recognize a lot of words.
By MrPie7 years ago in Education
College 101
College is a time that can be very exciting yet scary if you are not prepared for what's ahead! We see so much on movies and social media about how college is portrayed to be, but tend to skip over the essential skills and knowledge needed to survive college. Now whether you are at a two-year college or four-year college, these basic tips that I have learned and experienced will help prepare you to face that next level.
By Vee Harris7 years ago in Education
How to Survive Student Teaching
So you’ve started student teaching. Congratulations! This is a completely exciting and utterly overwhelming time in your life. But don’t stress. Student teaching is meant to prepare you for your new job as a teacher and is a huge learning experience. There is also a huge workload, especially with EdTPA and professional development. You want to be successful. So here are five important tips for you to be your most successful.
By Katie7 years ago in Education
Freedom at Least
So you’re moving away for school. You’re anxious, to say the least. But you’ve been thinking about your own apartment (well… dorm) since you applied way back in November but it was always just a fun thought; something you entertained while still having some doubts about whether you’d even be accepted into the far-away-college. Now, however, you know exactly what’s happening, sort of. You know what to expect, kind of.
By Olivia McLachlan7 years ago in Education
Behind the Closed Door of an Infant Classroom
Nine o’clock in the morning is when my day begins. What do I do? I keep babies alive, safe, and I prepare them for the future. There are the skills learned in which they will use every day. Skills such as social skills, self-help skills, and emotional regulation.
By Sam Cooney7 years ago in Education
Top Ten Tips for University Students
I remember waiting for my UCAS approval three years ago. It was extremely nerve-racking but I finally received the good news—I would be going to university for the best years yet!
By Jiten Mistry7 years ago in Education
How to Survive Senior Year
As someone who has successfully just come out of a senior year alive and (relatively) okay, I feel like it's kind of my unofficial duty to pass on what I've learned from my experiences over the year. Everyone is different, of course, but this is just what I've been able to take away from it. Keep in mind this is also from the perspective of someone who came down with a wild case of senioritis five days into the school year.
By C. L.7 years ago in Education
College
Do you remember the time you first applied for a college? Fresh out of high school, your hopes and dreams are blooming and you can taste your newly found freedom. You began looking for colleges that would help you find your career path; whether you wanted to be an accountant, a marine biologist, a doctor, a movie director, etc., there was a college out there you wanted to go to. Can you remember how overwhelming that was?
By enitza rivera7 years ago in Education
The New Frontier
If you have read my previous blog posts, you'd know I'm beginning university very shortly. Like, in five days. That's pretty soon.
By C. L.7 years ago in Education
Being "The Smart, Responsible One"
I was sitting there, still and calm in a classroom full of laughter and boisterous children. Erasers were being flicked across the room and students were not cooperating, as usual for our afternoon math period.
By Savannah D7 years ago in Education
10 Best Types of Schools and Education Systems in the US
In recent years, the American school system has taken a lot of flak from parents and academics alike. Data collected by Pew Research Center shows that America's students are falling behind many of their peers in critical topics such as math, science, and reading. Though it is easy to blame the educators, it is important to remember that teachers are working incredibly hard to give their school's students the best education possible. A more productive approach would be to recognize that schools and education systems in the US come in many forms, and to maximize a student's potential, they should be in a school best suited to their specific strengths and weaknesses. Below is a list of some of the many options for a student to spend their academic years, which hopefully includes the perfect match for you or your student.
By Robby Bernstein7 years ago in Education