In the age of equality and political correctness, being diverse is becoming the norm for most organizations, in particular schools. The push towards diversity is becoming mainstream and has ended up having several consequences. There are both positive and negative effects of diversity in the classroom. Positive effects Information about different cultures A diverse class […]
Students' suffering from Emotional and Behavioral Disorder (EBD) in most cases, experience a negative perception of learning. Due to this reason, they lack motivation for classwork and desire for academic excellence. If the disorder is not addressed early and on time, it can easily lead to depression and total academically failure. Below are some tips […]
Considering the time spent by both adults and teens on social media, teachers should consider leveraging social media to their advantage in the classroom. It would appear, utilizing social media to engage students in the classroom might be an effective tool to include in your toolkit for today’s educational system. Studies conducted by the Pew […]
Every educator reaches a point in their lives where their students get the better of them, and they find themselves teetering on the edge of anger, or just giving up altogether. Whether it is due to improper behavior from a student, negative learning attitude, or even low-aptitude, being patient with students is a virtue you […]
Learning to think critically might be one of the essential accomplishments that today's kids will require for the future. In this modern and fast developing world, kids need to be capable of doing more than just reciting facts. Kids need to be critical thinkers that can make sensible decisions, compare, analyze, make inferences, contrast and […]
Teachers have a huge role in assisting learners to overcome anxiety attacks. Social anxiety is a big enemy working hard to hinder the learner from trying out new adventures in school. This prevents children from reaching their full potential and abilities. Below are some strategies on how to help a child cope with social anxiety […]
All children cry; the difference is with the interval of crying episodes. Loud cries can be irritating at times. It is your responsibility as a teacher to help a child reduce their magnitude and regularity of crying. As an adult and probably a parent, you are better equipped to guide the child through. Below is […]
Living in poverty can have various adverse effects on the life of a teen. Issues such as witnessing violence in homes, living in neighborhoods with a high rate of crime, low parental monitoring, and lack of financial stability can significantly contribute to teen problems. Fortunately, there are numerous ways that you can use to cope […]
Human feelings are complicated; sorrow or death is one of the most intense and mind bugging feelings. The act of processing grief, getting led off emotions and learning to move on after experiencing the loss of a loved one is a difficult task for almost everyone. The same applies to teachers and students after the […]
In the profession of teaching, tutors come across minors with all sorts of behaviors. The big puzzle comes in on how to handle them. As a teacher, one must exercise a high level of professionalism to ensure deceitful minors don’t have their way past you. However, how do you go about this? Below are tips […]