How “Plastic” Are You?
Few people dispute that weight training changes muscle fibers. A “98 pound weakling” can change his physique by regularly training muscles to promote their growth. The succinct statement by...Take a Break!
One of the effective strategies regarding study skills is time limitation. If students are working on an assignment that will take them several hours, they should break up the work into forty-five minutes segments, interspersing the work with short breaks (about...The Importance of Lifelong Learning
A recent article in Forbes delineates the eight steps that the education system needs to take in order to prepare future generations for the “Fourth Industrial Revolution.” 1. Redefine the purpose of education 2. Improve STEM education 3. Develop human potential. 4....Benefits of Writing
Writing and thinking are inextricably intertwined. Writing is a cognitive process that provides benefits aside from communicating coherently. Recent research demonstrates that writing can reduce test anxiety, assist in learning, and boost self esteem. One of the...College Board’s “Adversity Score”
According to David Coleman, CEO of the College Board, “It isn’t fair to look at test scores alone.” Hence, the testing organization is expanding the use of a little publicized...Discipline: The Essential Component for Learning
Recent studies regarding disciplinary programs in the nation’s schools include a popular program known as “restorative justice.” This is an alternative to traditional methods of punishment such as suspension. According to a recent discussion among educational leaders...The “Recipe” for Instilling Intrinsic Motivation in Students
Intrinsic motivation, the type that emanates from an internal drive rather than an external one, empowers an individual to persist in any endeavor. An elite athlete training for the Olympics, or a classical pianist preparing for an international competition can...Cursive back in the Classroom?
Decades ago, in the 1950’s and ‘60’s, learning cursive, (like the Palmer method), was an essential part of the elementary school program. However, with the proliferation of computers, instruction shifted from handwriting...Irrespective of Your Opinion, Irregardless is NOT a word!
English possesses a rich and varied vocabulary. “According to UPI’s findings, “Most U.S. adults have a vocabulary of more than 42,000 words.” A proportion of these words fall into the category of recognition rather than recall. Recognition is generally...