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5 Things to Consider Before Doing a PhD
It is no secret that a PhD is undoubtedly one of the most difficult tasks a person can do. So, before thinking about pursuing a doctorate, it is essential that you first understand everything it involves to ensure that it is for you. In fact, there are many reasons why it needs to be seriously considered - some of which you may not even be aware of.
By Leroy Olson5 years ago in Education
When classrooms aren't accessible.
I live in the UK. Here we have access to free education up to the age of 18. Educational placements could be through a school or college or apprenticeship. But due to my disabilities, this type of learning environment doesn't work well for me. I can't do classroom-based learning for many reasons, including but not limited to the inability to focus, need for learning at my own pace, and my physical health issues.
By Alanis Houkes5 years ago in Education
My Struggles with Virtual Learning
I’m currently ten weeks into my entirely virtual semester in college. At this point in the semester, with only four weeks left, I typically begin to feel the stress of looming finals and presentations. I spend hours upon hours in the library, occasionally leaving my study corner to take a quick trip to the dining hall for some sustenance. My world revolves around assignments and the upcoming break that I can look to as a beacon of hope that soon enough, my hard work will have paid off.
By Madelyn Fink5 years ago in Education
3 Ways to Strengthen Your Skills as an Educator
One of the greatest things about education is that the learning process is never over, because there is always something to learn and new ways to do it. It isn't limited to only school or college-aged students. No matter what your age, your place in life or how many years of education you have there is something for everyone. For educators, this rings especially true. In the world of education, change is constant and it's absolutely necessary to keep up. This not only ensures that you stay relevant as an educator, but that you're able to deliver a quality education to your students as well. With so much of today's educational programming taking place online, learning and growing is more convenient and flexible than ever. Here are three ways to work with all that's available, while also strengthening both your skills as an educator and the bond you have with your students.
By Robert Cordray5 years ago in Education
New Ways
This is new to me and with everything going on in this world it just made it harder to do the simple things. I couldn't even do my job the way that I am used to. I teach children with autism and it's not easy doing this job with my students because I can't be there to actually help them. Doing this through a computer is not the way to teach them. They need one on one/ face to face interactions. Yes, I can see them and talk to them through the computer....but it's not the same thing. They are in their own environment and they have so man distractions in their own home. They also do not always have the most involved parents while they are doing online learning. So, this makes helping them with their work....just a little ore challenging.
By Kristin Parsley5 years ago in Education
How Note-Taking Solidifies Learning Outcomes
College is a fresh new chapter in your life. You’ve moved into your dorm, received your schedule and packed your backpack. You are mentally ready for your first day, but have you taken all the steps that will prepare you to succeed?
By Ginger Abbot5 years ago in Education
Life As A Metaphor
If you are not willing to believe that man can talk to cats, that the sky can rain with sardines and eels, or that Johnny Walker is more than the man on the whisky bottle, this book is probably not for you. Haruki Murakami is an author who creates his own world with his own rules. The Japanese author is known for his wild imagination and deeply metaphorical, riddle-like plots that often leave the readers with more questions than answers. In his novel Kafka on the Shore, published in 2002, Murakami ponders the connection between fate and free will, consciousness and dreams, and isolation and loss.
By Scribblegirl5 years ago in Education
