To me there is no reason that I, or a student, should have to remain sitting when working or studying. Sitting when uncomfortable, or when just plain tired of sitting, could actually be more distracting to your student, and those around her, than moving around. In fact, motion is a very useful study tool! Movement oxygenates the brain and involves a deeper part of your brain in the memory process.
Should Teachers Give Homework? Homework is controversial. There's research that says it's not beneficial. There's research that indicates that it increases achievement. Which is it? Because I know that I need to do some "homework" no matter whether it's school work or practicing my Kung Fu, I believ [...]
What do you think of homework? Does it have value? The research on homework is controversial. There's evidence on both sides of the equation. I wonder, however, if the research considers the parent equation. What do you think? Is there value in homework? Do the pros outweigh the cons? Do the cons ou [...]
Helping your student learn vocabulary doesn't have tobe a daunting task. Included are tips to do just that.
Studies have shown that we remember what we see in color better than what we see in black and white. Therefore, color can be used to help with memorization.