Why Learning New Words in School is Hard
Learning vocabulary lists is a chore for many students. Use this research to make vocabulary a fun and natural part of a lesson.
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Learning vocabulary lists is a chore for many students. Use this research to make vocabulary a fun and natural part of a lesson.
Why Learning New Words in School is Hard Read More »
Language classrooms often utilize various memory techniques to help students remember a new word. Sometimes teachers give a rhyme, play on words, or short catchy sayings to help students remember word meanings or grammar rules. Often teachers will include pictures to help students visualize the word and activate their brain’s sensory cortex which aids in
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Stress has been demonized for decades, but could there actually be some benefits of short term stress for students?
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Research shows students need a nurturing environment for learning. This is even more true for students from underprivileged backgrounds.
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Improving students’ attention in class is a challenge for any teacher, but this guide will give teachers the rhythm that works in the brain.
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Recent neuroscience research shows that giving students more time in unstructured practice helps in fostering independent learning.
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It used to be difficult for teachers to tell the difference between lazy students and those that need a mental health break, but not anymore.
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“Why is it that you can memorize the names of 150 Pokemon, but you can’t remember this 10 word spelling list?!”
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