Teenagers
Published: 24/12/2007
I know for a fact that students in my classes don't have to improve their memory. They tell me the details of their video games or their favorite sports teams without even stopping to think.
Yet, they can't seem to remember information for tests and quizzes. A coincidence? Do they have to...
Published: 24/12/2007
I remember when I was young how I used to repeat...and repeat...and repeat things until I felt I had them memorized.
Naturally, by the time I went to bed, I didn't remember anything. I only knew I hated memorizing more than anything in the world.
I suffer from ADD today and so I'm sure I...
Published: 24/12/2007
Many kids today are ill prepared for remembering large amounts of information. They spend time studying and developing an understanding of the material. Yet, when it comes time to filing it in their brains so that it's there the next day for the test, they can't do it.
Schools should be...
Published: 24/12/2007
Have you had one of those "Ah! I get it now!" moments recently? You know, the ones when you hear some piece of advice you've heard many times before, only this time it makes sense?
I find that many parents and kids have an "Ah! I get it now!" moment when they finally understand how other...
Published: 24/12/2007
How difficult would it be to solve a problem in algebra if you only knew addition? You guessed it, close to impossible.
Without the necessary skills to perform anything, you're lost.
Well, guess what? If you're struggling as a language learner, there's a good chance you need a certain skill...
Published: 09/12/2007
Bullying, is not the easiest of subjects to talk about, I know. Except this week I've heard from so many people who are or have been a victim, or perpetrator of bullying.
The reason I've received all the emails is because of the recent Channel 4 series of reality TV show, Celebrity Big...
Published: 06/12/2007
Let me first say that criticism can be useful. In fact, we need to be able to hear and process this kind of feedback in order to progress in life. Otherwise we could become myopic, arrogant or even delusional about our abilities, knowledge and competence. And this kind of attitude, would make it...
