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Fostering a Questioning Attitude in Children

                                   Fostering a Questioning Attitude in Children                                                     Rachana Misra, educationist  The purpose of education is to make human beings capable, competent and wise so as to meet the challenges of life. In a world that is dynamic, entropy and chaos quickly enter the picture as pace of life becomes faster, demands on an […]

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Using PowerPoint presentations in Teaching

 Using PowerPoint presentations in Teaching   You may have many years of classroom experience, as a student and a teacher, which guides your teaching. However, you are less likely to have had similarly rich experiences with instructional technologies, as these tools have become available only more recently. Additionally, we are only beginning to understand the […]

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Mnemonics – Memory Techniques

The following are examples of techniques you can use to memorize important information. When to Use It: Technique: Example: For information involving key words Acronym – an invented combination of letters with each letter acting as a cue to an idea you need to remember. BRASS is an acronym for how to shoot a rifle– […]

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Teacher Glossary of Terms in Teaching

Teacher Glossary of Terms in Teaching I have compiled a list of over 300 terms that are commonly used in the teaching profession.   Access; Accessibility Arrangements provided to ensure the opportunity for individuals to participate in an institution; often refers to the Arrangements offered to students with disabilities to ensure maximum opportunity. Accountability Processes used […]

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Laboratory Safety guidelines

Laboratory Safety Guidelines    Everyone must be responsible for everyone else in lab.  No horse-play is ever allowed.  Lack of pre-lab preparation is the biggest problem related to lab safety.  If you or your group members are unprepared for lab you will waist time and have a good chance of making mistakes.   Safety Glasses […]

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School boards in India

Choosing a board for the child is one of the most important concerns for parents. Many parents are unaware of the risk involved in sending their children to dubious and unrecognised functional boards of school education. Below mentioned is a list of all the recognised educational boards in India:   Central Board of Secondary Education […]

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MOTIVATING , DEALING, STRESS, & FEELING GOOD ABOUT TEACHING

MOTIVATING STUDENTS General Principles of Motivation More than instructor excitement or prodding. Motivating Students A wealth of good ideas. Motivating Students – 8 Simple Rules Keep students focused and motivated. Motivating the Unmotivated This just might change your thinking. Dealing with Disengaged Students Dealing with the top three teacher nightmares. Empowering Students Strategies for empowering […]

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