Archive for the 'Education' Category

“If everybody acquires a better education my better education will not mean much.”

Thursday, September 20th, 2007

From http://jonjayray.tripod.com/overed.html:
“Even outside the humanities it is possible that we might be overeducated. This is particularly so in those increasingly frequent cases where supply leads demand.
This comes about because many people, quite realistically, see education as the key to advancement in life. They therefore want to get a better education for themselves or for their [...]

5+ Principles of Success for Special Ed. Teachers

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Jack Canfield began his career as a teacher, where he transitioned from teaching social studies to helping students increase their self-esteem. Today, Canfield teaches success principles and coaches others worldwide to focus on their happiness. The following is his advice for special education teachers:
Advice for special educators to help them deal with the many [...]

Effective Study and Test-Taking Tips

Wednesday, September 5th, 2007

The Journey Begins…
Choose a quiet study spot, cover small portions at a time, break often and go outside (exercise gets the blood flowing; blood delivers nutrients to your brain; you function more efficiently; everyone is happy). Also, sleeping after a study session helps to organize and encode the new information into your stimulated brain.
After you’ve [...]