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How to Create an Inclusive Classroom

How to Create an Inclusive Classroom

Inclusion is discussed at length nowadays. It is important to have an inclusive classroom that is equitable for each student. Most students spend a minimum of 6 hours a day in a classroom which they share during a year surrounded by mostly the same students. A classroom is a small community, and it is important that everyone feels valued and appreciated so that their learning journey goes by smoothly. Let us discover how teachers can make their teaching space a…

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Mental Health In School

Mental Health In School

School can be pretty overwhelming and sometimes, our kids get worried. In the past, discussing mental health was still taboo, and people would have told you to just toughen up and that’s it. Nowadays, mental stability is extensively discussed in many areas, so why are schools still lagging behind? Students face mental health challenges too. While not everyone suffers from diagnosed mental health conditions, we all have moments where we’re not in top form and our mental health concerns need…

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Smart Ways To Make Classrooms More Innovative During Covid-19 (Part 1)

Smart Ways To Make Classrooms More Innovative During Covid-19 (Part 1)

Achieving quality education is a must. In these times of change, both teachers and students have had to manage their learning differently. From the educational point of view, this learning enriches collective experiences that seek to achieve a quality education. In this blog, we share new methodologies, tools, ideas, or tricks. In short, a selection of proposals to facilitate student learning.   #1. LEARNING BY PROJECTS Learning by projects, also called Project-based learning, is one of the methodologies for promoting…

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A Women In A Men’s World: Male Dominated Faculties.

A Women In A Men’s World: Male Dominated Faculties.

There are a lot of jobs that are dominated by men, even though the differences are less than before… Women fight for equal pay, and in some parts of the world, they are still fighting. For example, in Europe, though they are very developed, gender inequality remains the highest in France. In 2018, men in France out-earned women in the same job by 15 %. Let us see what fields are mostly male dominated and the reasons for this difference…

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From broke to rich: 3 inspirational success stories.

From broke to rich: 3 inspirational success stories.

Many of the wealthiest celebrities of our time come from low-income families. They even made it to the top of the Forbes list. We all know that it is very difficult to build wealth with the pandemic when tons of people are losing their jobs. In order to show that everything is possible, we have put together three inspirational stories to boost you whenever you are feeling down. If these people made it, so can you! Oprah Winfrey Can you…

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“A Teacher Who Is Not Free to Teach Is Not a Teacher.”

“A Teacher Who Is Not Free to Teach Is Not a Teacher.”

James Baldwin once said, ‘A Teacher Who Is Not Free to Teach Is Not a Teacher’, and I wanted to reflect on that thought. Are teachers free to teach? And if not, how does it affect the students? Schools are institutions that mostly have a well-established set of rules and a planned syllabus. Both the rules and the syllabus are meant to help in maintaining discipline, which is fundamental for children and teenagers alike. Some schools urge teachers to lecture…

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Savvy Tips To Write A Great Essay (And Have Fun Doing It!) (Part 2)

Savvy Tips To Write A Great Essay (And Have Fun Doing It!) (Part 2)

Is it really possible to write a good essay in just a few steps? While it’s true that many things influence academic writing, these basic points are a good starting point if you want to learn how to write better essays. For some people, writing essays comes naturally. But to answer an essay question in a way that gets you a good grade, many people need to keep learning and practicing. So, without further ado, let’s get started with essay…

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Savvy Tips To Write A Great Essay (And Have Fun Doing It!) (Part 1)

Savvy Tips To Write A Great Essay (And Have Fun Doing It!) (Part 1)

Writing an essay is crucial in any college career. It is a type of text in which a thesis is explored, analyzed, interpreted or evaluated based on your own experience and research. Many students don’t know how to start writing. The difficulties are usually in the choice of the topic and the structuring of the content. To choose the topic, start with something you master; To structure the content, focus on the three main parts of the essay that we…

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Sociological Explanations Behind Low Academic Performance

Sociological Explanations Behind Low Academic Performance

Nowadays, everyone knows that education is a must and today, people are no longer “wowed” when they hear that someone has a degree or a Ph.D. as these things are now common. But, still, there are many among us that have not been able to possess this treasure called education. And, today sociology will help us to understand the reasons behind low academic performance. In-School Factors There is a range of factors found inside educational institutions that can affect students’…

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