Help your kids enjoy school
There are a lot of reasons why a child may not savour the thought of going to school. He may not like his teacher or he may not get along with other kids. It may also be that he misses his comfort zone: his home, where his family provides him with love and security....
Constant Reviewing Versus Cramming
Study habits are varied among students. Some are naturally studious, reviewing their notes and studying their lessons regularly. Others don’t look at their books until the night before an exam. Let’s analyze these two approaches: Constant reviewing Constant reviewing...
Motivating Lazy Students
As a teacher, your job is to make sure that your students learn. This is easier said than done since every student is unique, and a large class size may not always allow you to give each of them personal attention. Some students are self-starters and naturally do well...
How to discuss bad grades with children
Talking to children about their bad grades can be a difficult task. Most of the time, they don’t realize how serious it is. While you don't want to scare them off, you must have that talk. Here’s how: * Wait for him to bring it up. Sometimes, he has to let the news...
Improving your conversational skills
For a good number of people, striking up conversations with others is not easy. It is not uncommon to find someone in a room full of people looking out of place, lacking in the art of conversation. If you are such a person, there’s no need to fret. Though not everyone...
Surviving Public Speaking
I have a confession to make: I don’t really like speaking in public. I don’t like talking in front of a crowd. I am afraid of the stage. However, as part and parcel of my job, I am always asked to share my opinions on issues related to education, leadership and...