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Tips on Motivating Pre-Teen & Teen English Language Learners

tracedreyer
Categories : Esl teaching tips & strategies for any grade level

Teaching English as a second language to young learners is no mean feat. How do you keep Pre -Teens motivated? Here are some easy-to-apply principles …

Tips on Teaching Different Cultures - Multicultural Projects and Fairs

Kellie Hayden
Categories : Middle school teaching strategies

Educating middle school students about the positive aspects of different cultures is a great way to break down the barriers of prejudice. The …

Classroom Management Using American Sign Language: Re-Directing Off-Task Students

Finn Orfano
Categories : Classroom management tips & methodologies

Easily re-direct an off-task student by using an American Sign Language sign. No longer will you need to repeat a child’s name over and over …

Is Irish a Dying Language? Why There May Be Hope

Laura Jean Karr
Categories : Software reviews & second language acquisition ideas

Irish Gaelic is one of three main languages of Ireland. Lately, unfortunately, it has been dwindling to almost no use at all. Is it in danger of …

Educational Technology for Students with Disabilities: Working with AT KidSystems' Software

Barbara
Categories : Teaching students with learning disabilities

Students with disabilities may have a difficult time navigating the traditional school experience. With the help of AT KidsSystems, software programs …

Colombian Dialects: A Brief Overview of the Eleven Colombian Spanish Dialects

Gustavo Lequerica-Calvo
Categories : Spanish language guides & study tips

This article is a brief introduction to the different dialects that are spoken in Colombia. We can see that Spanish is spoken differently in almost …

Manifestation Determination: Daniel's Story

Barbara
Categories : Special education law ID ea, ieps, 504s, cses & planning

Due to an argument with another classmate, Daniel has to go through a process known as Manifestation Determination. We’ll discuss what that …

Tips on Coping With Impulsive ADHD Behavior: Several Strategies Teachers Can Use

Mayflor Markusic
Categories : Teaching students with emotional & behavioral disorders

The bane of ADHD-students is their impulsiveness that hinders their academic achievement and social maturity. Some educators believe that the lack of …

The Difference Between the Geneva and King James Bibles

Laura Jean Karr
Categories : Esl lesson plans for all grade levels

In this article we are going to take a look at the different translations of the Geneva Bible and the King James Version of the Bible. You will see …

Where to Put the Stress in a Spanish Word: Speaking and Writing Correctly

Eric W. Vogt
Categories : Spanish language guides & study tips

If you are unsure about which syllable in a Spanish word takes the stress or how accent marks are used in the written language, this article will …