A Basic Problem of the English Reading and Listening Tests

This article points out a problem in worldwide English reading and listening tests which hinders immensely the candidates' ability development and causes the assessment inaccurate: information searching and processing. And proposes a strategy: handing out questions and answer choices after passages, to tackle the problem.

Parrondo's Paradox

It is possible to combine two losing games in a winning combination. Although the idea sounds surprising, the phenomenon may not be that uncommon.

Is Mathematics For The Left Brain?

The left hemisphere is responsible for verbal, abstract, symbolic activities. The right hemisphere serves for synthetic, holistic, intuitive perception and information processing. Under normal circumstances, the left hemisphere is the more active of the two. Why then so many people dislike mathematics?

Bad Behaviour in Schools - A Major Problem

The question of discipline in schools is a fairly serious one. Reading on BBC's website some archived news stories on schools in the UK, it is amazing to see that some teachers are being attacked, bullied, harassed in cyber space and in general are having a tough time of it.

So You Want To Be A Pharmacist... First Step- PASS THE PCAT

Now that you've graduated college, you've decided to take the PCAT (Pharmacy College Admission Test) and become a pharmacist. What do you need to do to prepare? Where do you take the PCAT?

Cooperative Learning, NOT Group Work, is the Key to a Successful Future

Education our our children is of utmost importance. Old strategies that have worked for many generations need some updating. Cooperative Learning, not group work, is the key to teaching our students how to interact with others while achieving a common goal.

Class Reunion Brings Old School Times Back

Class reunion is a time to remember the old good times and have fun. It is also a time where all the classmates get together and have time to share as to what is going on in their lives.

5 Secret Tools From Google to Help You With Your Assignments

During the old days, writing an essay or completing an assignment means visiting a library. In the new age, with the creation of Internet, a successful research can be done by just about anyone with an access to the network - provided they know where to go.

Discover These Successful Methods Of Faster Learning

Starting with an overview of the need for learning, accelerated learning techniques are explained as well with some of the successful methods for you to use...

7 Deadly Myths about Public School

Parents worry about whether public school is good enough for their child. The media routinely denigrate the public schools, leaving parents anxious about their child's education. This article debunks seven main myths about public schools, and explains why a public school education is better than you think.

Why A Powerful Memory Is The Greatest Asset To Your Career

If most employees were to ask themselves what their greatest fear is about their jobs, it would most probably be the fear of getting fired or laid off. But if you truly think about it, it's not really the idea of being out of work that's worrying, but rather the uncertainty about where you will find your next position.

Strategies In Managing Teacher Stress And Burnout In Schools

Teaching is a tough job these days. There seems to be more stress and burnout in teaching than ever before. This ultimately leads to ill health and people leaving teaching for another career. Why are teachers under increased stress and how can we prevent stress from affecting teachers.

Education Technology - Getting Started

Before purchasing and setting up the hardware and software, an educator needs to change their whole mindset about instructing. The messages we teach our students has change throughout the centuries, however, the medium in which we present these message has not really changed. Sure paper is used instead of tablets, pencils instead of chalk and white boards instead of chalk, but these are really not revolutionary changes.

Bush's Desk Eerie - Oval Office History

Odyssey of the White House oval office desk - from the ghost ship HMS Resolute to Queen Victoria to President George W. Bush - borders on the eerie. The strange tale begins in 1845 with Sir John Franklin, a veteran Arctic explorer. He set out from Britain, by command of the Admiralty, to find a northwest passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. At the time, there was no Panama Canal. The Ferdinand Magellan voyage of l521-2 had discovered a southwest passage around The Horn of South America. However, it was long and dangerous. The oceans mingled there in perpetual storms.

Herbology Training in America

In basic herbology training courses, students will be introduced to common herbs, herbal remedies and how to integrate herbs into daily life. In more comprehensive herbology training programs, candidates can gain hands-on education to become herbal and natural health consultants, and professional herbalists.