Promote Intellectual Growth in Class Have you ever been disappointed when you found out that students plagiarized their work? It\’s a disheartening situation that undermines integrity and intellectual growth principles. I recently encountered this issue with three of my students, and my first reaction was wondering how can I help them understand the consequences of […]
Get Ready for Students to Shine! The Power of Student-Centered Learning Are you struggling to create impactful learning experiences for your students? Do you find it challenging to capture and celebrate their growth? I understand the frustration; I\’ve been there too! But don\’t worry, I have the solution! Introducing student-centered learning tools is essential for
Captivate Your ESL Students with Creative Literature Lessons | EFL Are you eager to captivate your students\’ interest in literature? Fortunately, there are various creative literature lessons at your disposal to get your students excited about. The advantages of using literature in class are endless, and before we delve deeper, let\’s recognize its amazing benefits
How to Maximize Learning with Portfolio Assessments Have you ever heard of the fantastic advantages of using portfolio assessment in class? For teachers looking for an effective way to measure and track student learning, portfolios can be an invaluable tool. Not only do they provide students with a clear view of their academic journey, but
Teach Metacognition in three easy steps Do you want to give your students the tools to become independent and engaged learners? Metacognitive strategies are the answer, and it\’s easier than you think! Teaching students how to reflect on their learning takes time, but it\’s well worth the effort. Research shows that students who are aware
How can students develop their public speaking skills? Who hasn\’t felt a few cold chills at the idea of public speaking? We all agree that public speaking is so intimidating for everybody. But we know from our experience that practice helps, so today, I want to share a fantastic idea for building public speaking into
Rubrics in Language Teaching Is the stack of papers on your desk fast approaching the ceiling? Then, you need grading rubrics to assess your students! They can save us hours when used for assessment while providing timely, meaningful feedback to our learners. Moreover, if you use rubrics properly, you can increase student motivation and help
Using Hit Songs to Teach ESL: Exploiting Music for English Learning Ready to add some fun to your ESL classroom? Discover creative ESL activities and the incredible benefits of teaching English with hit songs. Inspire student engagement and draw meaningful connections with language while making learning a truly enjoyable experience. You can harness the power
How to teach Cooperative Skills Cooperative learning is a form of small-group instruction where students work in a social setting to solve problems. Teaching cooperative skills can be a great way to help children and adults learn how to communicate and interact with one another in a respectful, productive way. Let me show how to
Flexible Activities to Do at Any Time Have you ever finished a lesson before the expected time? We have all been there. The first time it happened to me, I had no idea what to do. I guiltily released my students early, and guess what? Parents complained! Now, I keep a list of flexible activities
