Over the years I’ve recommended that teachers ‘teach to the top’ on too many occasions to count. For the most part, I’ve caveated this by included the need to ‘scaffold down,’ but, honestly, I’ve come to believe that the phrase ‘teaching to the top’ has the capacity to do more […]
Lisa R. Parker
Hire Female Home Tutors in Lucknow
Every child is special and has their own pace of learning things and achieving their goals. Furthermore, in order to achieve these goals, parents make sure that their child gets the best learning environment as well as a good mentor. Now finding a good home tutor can be a difficult […]
TOEIC Vs IELTS: What Are The Differences And Which One Is Better For You?
TOEIC is a more comprehensive test that covers all aspects of the English language. It measures your vocabulary, reading comprehension, and listening comprehension abilities in both speaking and listening tests. IELTS is a more commonly-used test that focuses mainly on writing skills. It assesses your vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, writing […]
Teacher-led vs student-led lesson activities – David Didau
For as long as I’ve been writing about education many commentators have argued that teaching should seek to balance teacher-led and student-led activities. Although this is often presented as self-evidently obvious, it rather begs the question. But what’s so great about balance? Should we seek balance for its own sake […]
The MLC Medicare Advantage Plan
Bear with me for a few paragraphs, please. The other day I got a bill from Quest Diagnostics for $151.00. Evidently, it was a 20 dollar co-pay for one test, originally over 200, but after GHI sent them 8 bucks, I had only the co-pay. The other was the full, […]
What To Expect When Taking A TEFL Course
Are you thinking of teaching English abroad but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you’re a teacher already teaching in a foreign country and want to improve your skills? Whatever your reasons, this blog is for you. We’ll take you through everything you need to know about taking a […]
Veterans Day Activities for Elementary Students
Veterans Day is observed on November 11th and was originally called Armistice Day to commemorate the truce that helped end World War I. Today, Veterans Day honors the experiences and contributions of service members during times of war and peace. In the United States alone, there are over 18 million […]
Higher Ed Without Borders speak with President Jim Henderson of the University of Louisiana System – Edu Alliance Journal
On this podcast episode of Higher Ed Without Borders co-hosted by Edu Alliance Founders Dr. Senthil Nathan and Dean Hoke speak with Dr. Jim Henderson, President of the University of Louisiana System. Dr. James Henderson, President of the University of Louisiana System, a multi-university campus system with an enrollment of approximately […]
New Video: The Art of ‘Means of Participation’
How you ask students to answer a question is often as important as the question you ask. If you don’t get everyone to answer, if you don’t cause everyone to think deeply about the answer, even the best question will only be so useful. So great teaching relies on […]
Resources for Teaching about Indigenous Peoples and Histories in North America
As momentum builds to improve how schools teach history (including the more painful parts of it), there’s been a push for more comprehensive, thoughtful, and accurate education around Indigenous American history. In recent years, some states have passed legislation to better ensure that Indigenous American history and culture are reflected […]