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Useful tips for students  During your years as a student, it is essential to identify practical ways of studying, and especially those that work for you. There isn’t a one size fits all approach on matters studies. You have probably realised this, by now. This drive to gain more knowledge is mostly fueled by the fact that visionaries have inspired a significant portion of the marvels we enjoy today, in their quest for knowledge. More so, our progress in the society relies on progressive thinking. It could be why you are considering  preventive cardiology fellowship . Studies don’t need to seem like a tedious task; you only need to adopt proper strategies that will help you reach your end goal, including but not limited to: 1. Set Goals Setting goals can help you affect positive changes in your life, successfully. SMART goals are the way to go. It will include  making plans that will guide you on your way  to finally needing  cardiology fellowship pe...

Useful tips for teachers  The question of what makes a great teacher has been around for a long time. It’s an enquiry that poses many problems because there’s simply no set recipe for success, and different approaches work for different professionals and students. The Sutton Trust has published a  report that reviews the research into effective teaching , finding that popular practices, such as lavishing praise on students or allowing them to discover key things for themselves, actually have no grounding in research. 1 – Get organized. Develop an organizational system. Where do things belong? This may need to be explicitly explained to your students. Some modifications may also be needed (e.g., placing materials closer to the student).    2 – Provide clear expectations. / Develop classroom rules. Keep your rules alive, a living document. Connect desired and undesired behaviors to the rules. Point out the positives, “I noticed everyone is working collabo...

How to create a prezi presentation  Hello , my dear readers !  Today we are going to discuss the importance of presentations on English lessons . How to implement them properly and which tool is the most appropriate for stusents . Presentations are a great way to have students practise all language systems areas (vocabulary, grammar, discourse and phonology) and skills (speaking, reading, writing and listening). They also build confidence, and presenting is a skill that most people will need in the world of work. I find that students who are good presenters are better communicators all round, since they are able to structure and express their ideas clearly. Presentation skills are extremely useful both in and outside the classroom. After completing a project, a presentation is a channel for students to share with others what they have learned. It is also a chance to challenge and expand on their understanding of the topic by having others ask questions. And in the ...

Teachers' Day Conference 2019-10-02 Who is it for? Description Carol Read - How to survive and thrive as a language teacher of children Teaching children can be stressful and exhausting and it’s not always easy to keep focussed on why we love our jobs so much! In this webinar, we’ll explore the role of teacher and children’s wellbeing in creating a positive and effective climate for learning. We’ll also look at a range of practical ideas and strategies to keep motivation high and allow teaching and learning to flourish. Emma Reynolds - Mind full or Mindful? An introduction to Mindfulness for teachers Let’s face it, being a teacher can at times be very stressful. Your mind can feel full to bursting with endless to-do lists and planning, with nights spent worrying about projects, meetings and students’ grades. Left unchecked, this feeling of overwhelm can lead to a variety of unwanted outcomes including illness and burn out. For teachers living in a fast-paced world wit...

ICT tools and English Language Teaching Advantages of working with ICT tools According to Pete Sharma and Barney Barret (2007), there are several reasons for using technology in language teaching. In addition to the fact that technology can be motivating, it offers the possibility to work autonomously or interact and collaborate with others. Technology also provides instant feedback on language performance in various tasks and exercises. Technology can also be an extension of the classroom and can be time saving. Finally, technology can promote language learning with fresh authentic and motivating materials directly usable from the Internet. Using blended learning, which they define as “a language course that combines a face-to-face classroom component with an appropriate use of technology”, Pete Sharma and Barney Barret (2007: 7) suggest that “positive learning outcomes are most apparent when clear roles are assigned to the teacher and to the technology.” In the following...

ICT, vocabulary and motivation These days, using information and computer technology (ICT) really motivates students. This article looks at practical examples that encourage students to develop independent learning strategies, principally in the study of vocabulary, but also for presentations and report writing.  These real examples demonstrate the quality of work that can be achieved through the use of the internet and other technology in the language classroom. The memory problem Preparation for ICT vocabulary work Autonomous ICT vocabulary work - the great motivator Uses of ICT in language teaching Conclusion The memory problem As any teacher knows, any new topic starts with a large or small number of new words, which students are supposed to learn, to be able to understand the theme and to talk or/and write about it themselves. Any teacher also knows that it is next to impossible to make students learn all the necessary wor...