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What Is Learning? Can We Learn Better Than Apes?-Part 2

We continue the conversation (Part 2 out of 2) on Learning with Dr. James Zull, Professor of Biology and Biochemistry at Case Western University and author of The Art of Changing the Brain: Enriching the Practice of Teaching by Exploring the Biology of Learning.

Button Making Ideas for Schools and Universities

Schools can benefit greatly from owning their own button-making machine! Kids love to wear buttons, and they make great, inexpensive rewards for academics, behavior, and sports.

What is Learning? Can We Learn Better Than Apes Do? Part 1

Dr. James Zull, Professor of Biology and Biochemistry at Case Western University, and author of The Art of Changing the Brain: Enriching the Practice of Teaching by Exploring the Biology of Learning, shares with us his insights into what Learning is and how we can All learn better. Part 1 of 2.

10 Qualities You Find in Good Students and Good Citizens

Over the years I have found 10 qualities in students that make them good students. To me a good student is not always the student that gets an A. Some students can get an A without even trying and they will take any path they need to, to get that A. Then there are those students that work their little hearts out and get a B or even sometimes a C and they are much better students that the A student talked about above. A student is someone that wants to learn and study to make himself better.

Audio Books are Great Teachers

The nuance of a words meaning depends in which context (or words around it) are used in combination with voice inflection in the expression of those words. That is how you can understand the meaning intended behind the spoken word. Body language plays a big part too in expressing words. It's pretty easy to see whether someone is fond of you or wants to fight you. Language is much more than the spoken word.

San Francisco Schools Get Unexpected Funds

One of the biggest issues for San Francisco Schools over the past few years has been declining enrollment. Since the state provides schools with a per pupil allotment of funds, the annual loss of about 800 students has cost San Francisco Schools about $7 million.

St Louis Schools

St. Louis Schools are currently faced with a crisis that summer vacation has helped to alleviate. The student population has overwhelmed this school district and forced many St. Louis Schools to shut their doors to incoming students.

Spanish Language Immersion: Learn Spanish Fast!

The easiest and best way to learn another language like Spanish is to do Spanish language immersion. You will be much more able to learn the language that you need to, and you will be able to learn it with ease.

10 Teacher Interview Tips To Help You Ace Your Next Teacher Interview

Below are ten teacher interview tips that the administrators shared at the teacher interview discussion panel: (This is right from the horse’s mouth)

Simplifying Middle Schooling in Australia

Over the years many issues have been debated in regards to their impact on student learning and engagement in the middle years. It is now at the stage that it is becoming too complicated for the average teacher to sift through and work out what is important, and where to begin to make a start. Although a large body of research has been conducted, it has rarely been synthesized into a usable form that can be applied easily by teachers. This paper aims to sort through the various issues at play, and determine which are really important for the average classroom teacher to understand and to implement.

Teaching Shape and Space

Before I look into the above statement I think it is important to clarify my understanding of it. The definition of practical work for me means hands on experience for children, it means learning through experimenting with objects. Practical work is essential for teaching could be considered as a presumptuous statement.

PSAT Tutor New York Is The Route For Admission To Reputed Institutions

Everyone dreams of completing their higher studies in one of the most reputed college and universities in the country. Remember to choose an efficient tutor to help you in clearing the exams. You must do a little homework before you actually select a PSAT tutor to help you in the exams. Find out how his students fare in the exams. Also try to know his rate of success in helping students take the exams.

Orlando Schools Prepare To Shape Up

When students in Orlando Schools return to school this fall they should prepare to shape up. Physically speaking anyway. Florida Governor Charlie Crist just signed into law a new requirement for daily physical education (PE) classes for all kindergarten through 5th grade students.