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How to make modern education more meaningful.
What is a ‘modern’ education? For the students of today, a ‘modern’ education revolves around technology –...
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Take a moment to think about this famous quote. Consider your own schooling – what did you...
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Shortly after I graduated as a high school English teacher in 1995, I bought this book: I...
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Homeschooling has been on the rise in recent years for several reasons. While the specific motivations for...
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I love this time of year, don’t you? The smell of new books, the excitement of shopping...
Read More10 Ways to Foster Intrinsic Motivation in Teenagers
As a teacher I was often asked, ‘What makes a good student?’ My answer was simple: A...
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Teaching can be a demanding and stressful profession, so it’s crucial for teachers to prioritize self-care to...
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Teachers are busy people – they don’t always have time for themselves, let alone trying to plan...
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It’s summer vacation time in the northern hemisphere and families all over Europe and the USA are...
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One of the most common questions I get asked as an English Language teacher, is what students...
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Five fun activities to boost your child's academic skills over the summer break.
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This morning, I received a book that I ordered online, ‘Tales from Shakespeare’ by Charles and Mary...
Read More5 Reasons Why Kids Need to Study Geography
I have to admit something to my readers: I never studied Geography at school! :0 I came...
Read MoreThe 5 Best Ways to Create Lessons for Kids with ADHD
My daughter has ADHD, recently diagnosed this year. In a way, I’ve always known that she might...
Read More5 Ways that Maths Helps Us in Everyday Life
When I was teaching, not a day would go by when I had one of my students...
Read MoreThe 5 Things Governments Can Do to Address the Global Teacher Shortage.
The global teacher shortage is a complex issue that requires a multifaceted approach. However, speaking from experience,...
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Small group classes and one-to-one classes both have their advantages and disadvantages depending on the specific context...
Read MoreNAPLAN – Future or Folly?
The NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) was introduced in Australia in 2008. Students are...
Read MoreThe Top 5 Disadvantages of Online Learning
Read about the Top 5 Disadvantages of Online Learning - why they're not all bad and why...
Read MoreThe Top 5 Benefits of Online Learning
1. It’s flexible for different learning styles and life situations – study what you want, when you...
Read MoreHow Much Does Tutoring Really Cost in Australia?
Your child is struggling at school and you’ve decided to find them a tutor. But where do...
Read MoreTop 5 Strategies to Help Your Child do Better in Maths
I think we can all agree that knowing the basics in Maths is a skill that we...
Read More3 Reasons Why Teenagers Should Study History
History is my favourite subject – there, I said it. Everywhere you look at the moment, there’s...
Read MoreAccess FREE (or almost free!) Virtual Excursions for Students, Parents and Teachers – UPDATE
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as we all know, has heightened the demand for online learning, but this...
Read MoreThe Teacher Crisis Affecting Australian Regional Schools – What is the Solution?
I was talking to a family member last week, who lives in a small town in north-western...
Read MoreHomeschool Parents – Here are 45 Geography General Knowledge Questions you can Quiz your Kids On!
In my previous post, I touched on the importance of teaching your children to be better global...
Read MoreUsing Education to Help Young People Look Outwards
10 Ways to Help Our Teens Become Better Global Citizens Our young people are looking inward –...
Read MoreThe Benefits of Reading for Teenagers
Reading has numerous benefits for teenagers. It can improve their vocabulary and language skills, enhance their communication...
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