Articles for tag: Educational Standards, Kinesthetic, Learning Styles, Praxis

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Changes in Washington State Teaching Certification Requirements

Educational standards have been a hot topic in recent years. Too many teenagers are graduating from high school without having learned basic skills like reading, writing, and math. In order to address this problem, schools, school districts, states, and even the federal government have upped educational standards. Following this trend, Washington state has raised the ...

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5 Key Differences Between Tutoring and Teaching

If you are considering tutoring or teaching, here are 5 key differences that you should keep in mind. 1. As a tutor, you don’t get to make up the lesson plan. As a tutor, you do not get to choose the material you cover. It is completely up to the student to direct your session. ...

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Sample Philosophy of Education Statement

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION STATEMENT Education opens the door to a world of opportunities. As an educator, I see my role as a guide, leading my students in a quest to obtain the key (education) and encouraging them to utilize it to unlock the door to a bright future. To that end, I strive not only ...

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Learning Styles: Practical, Logical, Enthusiastic and Imaginative

There are four types of learning styles. These can be classified as practical learners, logical learners, enthusiastic learners and imaginative learners. There are of course some significant differences between each. I will break down the behavioral styles and the dislikes and likes of each type of learner. I will also explain the importance of understanding ...

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Taking Advantage of Diversity in the Classroom

The American educational system gains much of its prominence and strength partly because of its rich diversity of students. There are many positive advantages of diversity in the classroom, as well as the challenges it brings to educators. There are benefits society has received by including students of other cultures, races, religions, and learning styles. ...

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Technology in Today’s Schools

Technology has become an important part of learning for today’s schools. It is important that teachers use computers to help students learn. Internet sources are a good way to find resources to help teachers and students. As I was working on this task I investigated three Internet resources that teachers and students can use. The ...

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How to Determine Learning Style

Whether you homeschool or not, it’s useful to know how your child learns best. Sometimes it is equally helpful to know your particular learning style too, to understand how your child’s learning style and yours mesh—or clash. My daughter and I share the Read/Write learning style, but it sure opened my eyes when I found ...