Thursday, March 26, 2020

Chemistry 2 Tutor - Whats the Difference Between Chemistry 2 Tutor and the Real Course?

Chemistry 2 Tutor - What's the Difference Between Chemistry 2 Tutor and the Real Course?I don't know about you, but when it comes to giving an objective opinion on something that I've taken an interest in, my first reaction would be, 'So, what's the difference between Chemistry 2 Tutor and the Real Course? 'The reason I want to answer this question is because I took a Chemistry course from a local school in Ohio, and I was really frustrated with it.While I remember getting the information out of the textbook and some of the lessons were pretty interesting, the problem was that I couldn't think clearly and knew little about the subject. I was also being tutored by someone else.I found out later that the school had started the program after they were underperforming for a few years. The teacher had been off sick for several months and the main person who came in to teach for the next couple of years, had already taken the chemistry 2 course. After one year, they decided to change thing s up, give their students a little extra help, and they hired the new teacher for the entire class, which was very unusual.Even though I don't think that this was really necessary, it's better to have someone else teaching your Chemistry 2 course than to teach yourself. If you're struggling with the material, and you know that you have problems with reading and remembering, then it may be helpful to have someone come to your help. And when it comes to what it is that you'll learn, you'll get far more out of the real Chemistry than you will from the synthetic Chemical Alchemy teacher!On another note, if you're taking a science class with a Chemistry tutor, then it's always going to be easier for you to understand and remember. And it's easy to see why this is.Because Chemistry isn't so much about numbers, it's more about knowing how different molecules are put together and how they relate to one another. You can't really get this information through reading or listening, and with a C hemistry tutor, you have somebody to guide you along the way, guiding you and teaching you.There are some chemists that feel that chemistry is too hard, and this is probably true if you're taking the class for the first time. But if you're not already prepared, and you've taken the class before, then it's best to go with the tutor that has experience and familiarity with the material.

Friday, March 6, 2020

How do we learn Part I

How do we learn Part I How can I help my child…. learn better? …study? …do better at school? These are just some questions that I get asked by parents’ on a daily basis throughout my practice â€" and the type of questions I (Stephie S, Educational Psychologist on Tutorfair) aim to tackle in this article. The answer isn’t simple - there are a vast number of theories of how we learn; some of which contradict each other and others that complement each other. These range from Pavlov (behaviourist), to Piaget’s (cognitive) and Vygostky’s (social learning); to name a few. You could spend days sifting through evidence based theories of learning, and only touch the surface. Throughout, I find Harring et al’s (1978) hierarchy of learning provides me with a structure to better understand how to better help the pupils I work with. Acquisition: Learning a new skill is not easy! Have you noticed the large number of times babies and toddlers like to hear the same story? Sing the same nursery rhyme? Count to 20? Sing the alphabet? To help me understand this phase, I think of when I first started driving, it took me a VERY long time before I became remotely confident to manage all the skills needed so that I could drive beyond 20mph. Some people acquire certain skills quite easily and struggle with others â€" have you noticed a difference between your ability to pick up languages? Number facts? Dance sequences? How do I know when my child is moving to the fluency stage? They: Can do the skill accurately BUT cannot do anything else as they require a great deal of concentration and attention to execute the skill For example, when I first started driving I struggled if I had the radio on while driving as it was too much of a distraction (but that may just be me!) Fluency: How do I know when my child is in this phase? This is when your child begins to do the skill With increased speed With confidence While doing other, simple tasks at the same time This is the stage at which ‘overlearning’ needs to take place, so as to increase the speed and ease at which your child can complete the target skill. Back to my learning to drive analogy, this is when I was able to drive and listen to the radio. How do I know when my child is moving to the Generalisation stage? They can: execute the skill accurately with relative ease BUT struggle to generalise it to different settings. Generalisation: How do I know when my child is in this phase? They start to learn to use the skill in different contexts For example, when they are able to read the words they learnt off a flash card, in a book OR use the times tables they have learnt in their maths work. How do I know when my child is moving to the Adaptation stage? They are: able to do the learnt skill in a variety of learnt contexts Adaptation: How do I know when my child is in this phase? The target skill: is strong in all settings and contexts can be executed with relative ease can be performed alongside other tasks In this stage they are learning to adapt it to new and novel situations. For example, now I can listen to radio and drive in most weather conditions and at all times of the day. For more information on this topic, head to How do we learn? - Part II (coming soon) for ways on supporting your child progress through these 4 stages Although this has been written in the context of how children learn, it is in fact applicable for how all of us learn new skills. Have you experienced this pyramid when acquiring a new skill recently?

Talking about Health in English - Learn English with Harry ??

Talking about Health in English - Learn English with Harry ?? You don’t feel well. Being sick is never fun, its definitely not fun when you cant communicate about your illness in English-speaking country. Learn some some useful  illness vocabulary when talking about health in English.Check your knowledge of English health vocabulary with interactive quiz ???? Talking about Health in English Don't keep this to yourself. Tell the world! Perhaps you had flu two weeks ago, and you still feel tired all the time. It’s probably a good idea to see your GP. If the illness is serious he will advise you to get a specialist. If you have an operation the specialist will advise you to go to a hospital.  If your teeth need attention, filling, or extracting, or if you need false teeth (dentures), then you go to the dentist.  Older people suffer from indigestion, rheumatism and blood pressure.  Some diseases are infectious or contagious, and a great care must be taken by people who have these illnesses, so they do not pass them on to other people.  You may have toothache, earache, headache, stomachache.  Your doctor may prescribe medication, or want to give you some advice about your lifestyle. Phrases could include  you shouldyou needyou must20 IELTS collocations related to health Useful Phrases for Talking about Health in English I’d like to book an appointment to see the doctor.What time does the surgery open?I feel ill.I’ve got a (bad) headache.I’ve got a pain in my chest.I’ve got a fever.I’ve got a cough.Ive got toothache.My arm hurts.  REMEMBER: Ive got a headache (countable) BUT Ive got toothache (uncountable). Talking about Health in English - Visit to the Doctor Vocabulary General Practitioner (GP) a family doctor who works in the communityPrescription an order for medication, signed by your doctorFlu (influenza) a highly contagious viral infectionFever /'fi?.v?r/   a condition associated with many illnesses where your body temperature is higher than 38 °C (100.4 F)Surgery the building where doctors workSurgeon operates on sick peopleClinic  a session where patients can see a doctor or nurseAppointment an arrangement to see or visit someone at a particular date and timeBandage â€" a part of material used to support a part of the bodyContagious /k?n'te?.d??s/ can be spread from one person to anotherIndigestion /??n.d?'d?es.t??n/   a pain that you get in your stomach when you find it difficult to digest foodConcussion /k?n'k??.?n/ an injury to the brain caused by a blow to your head. It is usually not long-lasting.  Nausea /'n??.zi.?/- the feeling that you are going to vomitMedication â€" a set of medicines used to treat an illnessMedicine a substance, for example cough syrop, ointment, eye drops, tablets, injections, that is used to treat a particular illness (My bottle of medicine NOT My bottle of medication.)Painkiller a medicine for relieving painTo give up to stop doing/having smthTo put on to place something on top of something else Conversations between Doctor and Patient in English 1. David goes to his doctor with a bad cough.  DAVID: I can’t get rid of this cough. I’ve had it for three weeks.DOCTOR: Take some cough syrup. You should also try to give up smoking.  2. John has hurt his foot playing football.  JOHN: My foot hurts when I run. I fell over playing football last week.DOCTOR: First try putting on a bandage, then rest your leg for a few days.  3. Clare has been suffering from headaches at work.  CLARE: I’ve had a bad headache for three days.DOCTOR: You should try taking some painkillers.  4.  Cathy has bad toothache, and cant sleep at night. What advice would you give her? Visit to the Doctor Vocabulary - Gap Filling Exercise Loading...

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Troubleshooting Your Student

Troubleshooting Your Student Five reasons why your child’s grades may be suffering.It’s the most frustrating, heart breaking thing in the world when your child is not thriving at their school and you don’t know why. Here are the five most common reasons at the core of poor grades, and a few suggestions to course correct the issue. 1. Learning StylesWhile there are many types of learners, teachers are fairly limited in the methods they can use to teach a particular subject. Your student may favor a hands-on (kinesthetic) approach, but the teacher may only be able to accommodate for a lecture and a few examples, leaving your child lost in the woods, or simply bored. Fortunately, this particular issue is an easy fix. Depending on your child’s learning style, there are a variety of techniques to tutor any given subject. Youtube and Pinterest are great resources for educational games and ideas.2. Lack of EngagementEveryone has a subject they don’t like. Either your student feels he or she has already mastered the subject and has no vested interest in the material, or the material simply is not interesting. If the first, schools often offer screening for gifted and talented programs. Psychology Today also offers some wonderful resources and insight on how to gauge if and how far your child is ahead of the curve. If the second, try to find a way to relate the subject to their interests. It might be hard to get a History buff to care about Math, but if they hear the story of the life and times of Pythagoras, they might be a little more inclined to crunch some numbers.3. Time ManagementLet’s be honest: even you procrastinate sometimes. It’s hard to get excited about work when just outside your window it’s warm and sunny. Try introducing a routine and don’t be afraid to add in 10-15 minute study breaks, maybe every hour or between subjects. After sitting through seven hours of school and two or three more hours of homework it’s easy to burn out. If you break up the work into parcels, it’s much easier to focus on the task at hand.4. DisorganizationHow do you study for a test when your dog has apparently eaten your notes with fava beans and a nice chianti? Set aside separate folders and notebooks for each subject and take a few minutes after homework and before bed organizing them. I t also helps to have designated pockets in your child’s backpack for certain supplies, such as pencils and pens in one area, cell phone and wallet in another. For the hard luck cases, some tutoring services, such as Frog Tutoring, also offer organizational assistance as part of their tutoring packages.5. Self-EsteemEducation is a self-fulfilling prophecy, but it is easy to get discouraged. Remind your student that there is no such thing as stupid; it’s only a matter of finding the best way to understand. Personal issues, such as bullying or major life events, may also affect how much focus he or she is putting on school. Generally speaking, the best way to solve these problems is to talk to and really listen to your child. About 90% of building a relationship with a student is just making sure that they understand that when they speak, they are heard. Note: This post was written by Megan Ybarra for FrogTutoring

5 things to know before teaching in Korea

5 things to know before teaching in Korea Experienced ESL teacher, Adrian, at Teach Away shares some essential insight into living and teaching in South Korea.1. Learn some basics of the Korean language. Even a few key phrases can go a long way when it comes to carrying out basic tasks and getting around. Take the time to study correct pronunciation. You wouldn't want to end up confusing a hot pepper for a part of the male anatomy. Trust me.2. Don't expect students, especially younger ones, to behave as they do in Western countries. Students are well-disciplined and friendly - not to say that they aren't in Western schools. But you may see students of the same gender sitting on each other's laps outside of class, or holding hands down the halls; a little friendlier than my school days I'd say.3. Take your job seriously and you’ll be rewarded. You may find some foreign teachers are in Korea just for fun and not really focusing on student needs. Don't be phased by them. Korea is known for it's strong work ethic. Follow suit and your experience will flourish with your employers.4. Make the most of your free time. Anytime you're off from teaching, you should be taking advantage of the beautiful sites around Korea. Travel is cheap and easy. Whether visiting Jeju island for it's famous views and oranges, or a day trip into Seoul for late night shopping, there's never an excuse to be a shut in.  5. Mild food is still spicy. Better yet, there is no mild option in Korea. You'll either learn to love the spiciness of food in Korea, or quickly learn to, as I did. Not everything is spicy, but just be warned. Korean food is delicious, so don’t be afraid to be adventurous.Find out more about teaching in Korea here and search for our current teaching positions in Korea here.

Nanjing Experimental School

Nanjing Experimental School Nanjing Experimental School Executive Foreign Principal Job Description: Benefits: 1. Paid school holiday and national public holiday 2. Annual salary package between 400k-500k RMB( before tax) 3. Flight allowance 4. Visa application 5. Accommodation 6. Insurance Requirements 1-bachelor degree or above 2-at least 5 years of managing a school in primary/middle/high school level. 3-easy going personality as you will be doing a series of public activities and marketing campaign 4-able to take pressure and have a strong sales driven mind 5-a strong logical thinking skill 6-Excellent verbal and written communication skills 7-Willing to be proactive in implementing curriculum -- Main Job Responsibilities 1 American Curriculum Development including organizing and leading a curriculum team to design and implement a diversified curriculum as to fully maximize students potentials. 2 Professional Staff Development including training both Chinese and Foreign teachers in teaching management, educational research and teaching innovations. 3 Student Recruitment Responsibilities including participating in students and parents interviews. 4 Admission Activity including visiting various schools to promote school motto, meeting perspective parents, overseeing admission paperwork, procedures etc. 5 Foreign Teacher Recruitment including in-person/Skype interview, class demonstration and contract negotiation. 6 Student Management and Service to ensure students are developed emotionally, physically and academically healthy throughout our various programs and club activities. 7 Academic Promises to ensure students meet/exceed both the local and foreign subject based benchmarks in accordance to curriculum standards. 8 Cross Cultural Immersion aiming at building a harmonious and collaborative political culture for the entire department including establishing public relationships with communities and parents.

LET EDUCATION

LET EDUCATION LET EDUCATION LET is an English center which provides mainly general English courses and standard pronunciation that is considered to be the biggest reason why most Vietnamese can not speak English correctly. LET is the short writing for Living English Together. LET is established and based on the idea of making a small English community where people can meet and practice English together in a natural way. LET is a social enterprise which focuses on middle-class and the poor students. In addition to teaching English we also offer a free English library and English coffee club for students and there is always at least one teacher who will endeavour to help the students with self-study. Finally, our desire is that students can learn good methods to use real English in a short time and have a community to practice and to maintain their level of performance. Moreover, all the staff here are young and we work as a team which actually provides the friendliest and most familial atmosphere to everyone including teachers and students. LET is placed in Hai Phong city which is a beautiful city in the north of Vietnam. Hai Phong is the largest port city and there are lots of lovely places such as Cat Ba island and Do Son beach etc. Join us for success and happiness in learning English in Vietnam.

English to French Lessons - Where To Find Them

English to French Lessons - Where To Find ThemIf you want to learn English to French, you will want to follow the right programs and techniques. There are some that are better than others, so finding the right one to use is key.There are many tools and resources for learning the French language including audio books, English language lessons and French language software. All of these things can help you learn the language very quickly, but how do you find the best?You should do some research to find a good option. That way you know that it's good and not bad. By doing this you will be able to find a course that you can work with.Online courses are usually more expensive, but they tend to have fewer restrictions and longer courses than other programs. It's also the best place to learn the language and be exposed to a variety of different ways of teaching it.Using online programs for learning French is also great tools for keeping yourself on track. The longer a program is open, the mo re you are exposed to the different ways of teaching the language.If you are really interested in learning French, you will want to choose an online program that allows you to study on your own time. This will make it easier for you to learn at your own pace.Another good thing about an online program is that it's affordable. You can save a lot of money using this method as well as have a better opportunity to use the language you are learning.

I.B. Chemistry I.E.I.A. Ideas

I.B. Chemistry I.E.I.A. IdeasIf you are a freshman or a sophomore, you might find I.B. Chemistry one of the toughest subjects to take, but if you have the right idea, it could become a breeze! In this article, I will give you an overview of some of the I.B. Chemistry I.E.I.A.I. Ideas that can change your whole life.First off, a lot of students focus on using Expos, their two studies A. I.B. Chemistry is the backbone of many research projects, and so why not capitalize on this opportunity by doing the best Expos? You should make the most of this opportunity and make the exam as easy as possible. Your exam grade will also benefit from completing these Expos.Second, some I.B. Chemistry students think that you can study the material better through the use of Expos rather than studying outside the classroom. This is probably not the best way to go, however, because Expos actually give you a much better chance at getting a great score on the I.B. Chemistry exam, so use them.Third, students who have taken several courses in college may struggle with the exam, and they tend to burn out. There are a lot of things you can do to speed up your studies, and I.B. Chemistry is one of them.Fourth, many students fail because they want to do well on the I.B. Chemistry exam, but are just not aware of the importance of taking adequate time for studying. Therefore, they end up over-scheduling themselves and losing precious time due to not knowing how to handle it. Even if you are working a regular job, you will still need to take enough time to study for the exam.Fifth, the I.B. Chemistry exam can be quite difficult. Therefore, I.B. Chemistry is not for everyone, but if you are certain that you will pass, you should definitely study for it very hard.Finally, there are some good I.B. Chemistry I.E.I.A. Ideas that you can take advantage of to help boost your score. Make sure you spend as much time as possible studying, and you will score far higher than if you didn't take the time to study!