Socrates once said, “An unexamined life is not worth living”
The examination system has been used for a long time. But has always been debatable whether it is really a good way to judge a student’s degree in education?
There must be something to segregate the wheat from the chaff.
Can one imagine if there were no examinations […]

Posted on December 3rd, 2007 by Miks
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The student-tutor relationship is a very important one. Nowhere is this more true than in e-learning. Yet students are often unsure as to how best to take fullest advantage of the unique access an e-learning course can provide them to a qualified expert/tutor.

Posted on December 3rd, 2007 by Miks
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“Going to the doctor” is frightening under any circumstances, but the idea of seeing a doctor for “crazy people” brings about it’s own special fears, both for parent and child. Your child may or may not express these fears, but don’t take their silence to mean that all is well. Positive and honest communication about […]

Posted on December 3rd, 2007 by Miks
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Many children are worried about their first day of school, and for reasons we don’t understand, some children are not fearful or resistant. But it is perfectly normal for children between the age of 5 and 8 to be ask questions and feel afraid. Children communicate their fear in different ways. Fear and resistance over […]

Posted on December 3rd, 2007 by Miks
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I often have teachers ask me what is the best approach to classroom management?
As a veteran teacher I have seen far too many teachers fail because of classroom management problems. (Remember, classroom management and student achievement are directly related.)

Posted on December 1st, 2007 by Miks
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What is stress?
Stress is the reaction people have to excessive demands or pressures, such as passing exams. You may find it difficult to cope with tasks, responsibilities or other types of pressures or you might get anxious trying to meet such demands. This could be seen in you worrying excessively about getting results or about […]

Posted on December 1st, 2007 by Miks
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Make a time table for a regular study or revision of minimum 6-8 hours daily. Do not study at a stretch, take a few minutes break.

Time management is very important. Learn to time yourself simulate examination situations while practicing.

Writing practice should be done by solving different questions.

Posted on December 1st, 2007 by Miks
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