Learning & Teaching
Educators Against Bullying: Building a Safe Classroom
As educators, we play a pivotal role in shaping not just the academic but also the social and emotional landscape of our students’ lives. Creating a bully-free classroom is a critical part of this responsibility. Here, we’ll explore strategies to help build a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment. Foster an Inclusive Classroom Culture Start…
Read MoreUltimate University Packing List: Everything You Need for a Smooth Transition
Are you gearing up to embark on your university journey? Moving out of home and into a new chapter can be both exciting and daunting. Packing for university isn’t just about tossing things into a bag – it’s a thoughtful process that can make your transition smoother. Whether you’re moving into halls of residence or…
Read MoreHow to have hard conversations – it doesn’t have to be that hard
All of us at some point in our lives will need to have a difficult conversation with someone. It can feel very scary in advance of these conversations, and as a result people often avoid them. Sadly, the result of avoidance is almost always worse. I was a CEO of a company for 18 years –…
Read MoreTeaching Language Using the Total Physical Response
What is the Total Physical Response (TPR)? TPR is derived from the same methods used to develop our language skills as children. Parents will often combine words with gestures and objects, connecting their vocabulary with whole body actions when teaching their child what something means. First developed by James Asher, a professor of psychology at…
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