What Can Science, Math and Social Studies Praxis Do For You?

What Can Science, Math and Social Studies Praxis Do For You?Science, math and social studies will all come together in the new Science, Math and Social Studies Praxis. These courses will combine to give students the best skills for advanced work in their life.This course will make students aware of how science is formed and used in the daily lives of people around the world. This will include just about everything that you would ever need to know about science. They will be taught about how scientists make discoveries, how science is used in the everyday lives of people and what it can teach us.Chemistry will come up as the most important subject covered by this course. Students will learn about everything about chemistry including their beginnings and the nature of acids, bases and alkalis. Chemists will also be taught the basic elements of that science and the ways in which they can be combined. Students will also be taught about the role of substances, forms and reactions in chemi stry.Students will also learn about how life works and everything that goes into that process. They will learn about the ways in which different people are able to do what they do. The student will also be taught about the different forms of life and the different ways that these life forms react to one another.The lessons for science, math and social studies that students will learn will be taught through a combination of the subject matter that you have chosen. You may choose to make subjects such as microbiology, astronomy, anthropology, zoology, chemistry and physics in your part of the science, math and social studies program. These subjects will cover a variety of areas of interest and bring a lot of fun into the classroom.Students who are interested in teaching science and math in the classroom should look into some of the options that are available. There are many colleges out there that offer science and math classes. The trick to finding a good class is to find one that yo u like and one that will let you teach the material that you love.You can always use one of the online resources that are available to create your own class schedule. This can give you more flexibility than if you are teaching in person. When looking for a course, you should consider how the teachers or professors will teach the course, the student's interest and your schedule.

Human Resources for Halloween Business English

Human Resources for Halloween Business English This silly video has a ton of really good business English language and it is appropriate for Halloween!  It uses several English idioms, phrasal verbs, and words that are important in HR and business in general.Below are some important phrases from the video. Did you understand them all?Could you please send him?Mummy, thanks for coming, please have a seat.Your numbers are down.It isn’t just a slump.You’ve been underperforming for years now.All of us in the front office have been rooting for you to turn things around.Werewolf isn’t on fire but, he has support from every major demographic out there.This is purely a performance based issue.We are going to have to let you go.We’ve put together a very generous severance package.If you are hearing these phrases in English in real life, you might be a bit concerned because this is how HR talks when they are about to fire you!Look at some of the phrasal verbs that are used:rooting forto support someoneturn something aroundin this c ase it means to improveon firein this sense it means popularlet someone goto be told that you do not have a jobput togethercreatedNow look at some of the vocabulary related to business:numbers are downyour sales numbers are lower than they should be.slumpa bad financial/economic cycleunderperformingwhen your job performance isn’t good.major demographic-large number of different groups of people arranged by race, gender, age, ect.severance packagethe money that you get from a company when you have been fired or laid off.

Other Words for LIKE in English ?? - Learn English with Harry

Other Words for LIKE in English ?? - Learn English with Harry why do you need to use some other words for LIKE?  The word LIKE is a very popular word in the English language and is used as an adjective, a  verb and even a noun. The only bad thing about the verb LIKE is that we use it way too often. Some students may wonder whether we have any other words for LIKE in English? In fact, there are many, many ways to say LIKE.  So here are some English words and  phrases that you can use as alternatives to I LIKE.We use I LIKE to express our feeling about somebody or something. For example:I like ice cream. I like  Mathew.Of course, we could add various English adverbs to give more meaning to it. For example:I really like ice cream. I  really like Mathew.I genuinely like Mathew. I totally like her.But it can be a little boring to always use the same words or expressions  so here are some suitable alternative words you can use instead of  LIKE. Other Ways to Say I LIKE in English Other Words to Say LIKE in English I LOVELove indicates something a bit stronger than like.ex. Would you like a cup  of tea? I would love a cup of tea.I AM FOND OFFond of indicates a strong liking for someone or something but not as strong  as love.ex. Kathy is very fond of her Aunt Jane she always looks forward to her visits.I ADORELike love adore always gives a deeper meaning than like.ex. James adores his  new job. He has always wanted to work in the city and this gives him the chance to do that.I AM PARTIAL TOA very British English expression. To be partial to something means you  prefer it over some other choice. Daniel was always partial to homemade cakes. He enjoyed  the cakes in the local bakery but a home made cake was his favourite every time.So here are the words we can use instead of LIKE   LOVE, I AM FOND OF, ADORE or BE PARTIAL to anything or anyone.Some more informal ways of saying LIKE include the following:TO DIG SOMETHINGThis is a very 1960’s or 1970’s expression. People used to dig the  new m usic by The Beatles. So   this is really something related to the hippy years.I AM INTOVery informal and almost slang expression. This is used frequently to tell some  one what you like.ex. The teacher asked Kevin what music he liked. I am really into U2 the get  it right every time.I CANNOT GET ENOUGHAgain more informal meaning you just want more of what you like.ex. Do you like that new brand of coffee? Oh yes certainly we just cannot get enough of it!Or as Depeche Mode sing  I just cant get enough

Beyond Education

Beyond Education Beyond Education Beyond Education is a language learning centre based in Hangzhou, China and wasfounded in 2013. With joint Chinese-Britishmanagement and ownership, our goal is to provide a quality language teachingfor our students and an enjoyable working environment for our staff. Our students ages range from 4-adults and we have a variety of courses which all of their learning needs. We also have several subject classes taught in the English language such as science, drama and art. In addition to this we have a educational travel program, where our studentsgo to the UK every year to immerse themselves into the laguage and culture. We understand that education is an industry like no other and the positive, or negative, impact we can have on our students lives is enormous. Therefore, as a company founded by educators, not businesspersons, we truly put quality of education at the forefront of everything we do.As a high-quality language learning centre, we differ hugely from what is on offer from teaching positions all around China. Our small classes, with a maximum of 8 students, provide an excellent immersive language environment for students at different stages of their English language development. In January 2019 we moved to our brand-new, flagship centre, with over 1000sqm of space and a modern design. As we expand we are looking for passionate, dedicated and ambitious teachers that want to grow with us and become an integral part of our organisation.

Interpretive Learning 3 In-ear Translator Study Buds

Interpretive Learning 3 In-ear Translator Study Buds Interpretive Learning: 3 In-ear Translator Study Buds Imagine a gathering of the United Nations in New York.All the different countries are representedâ€"Russia, Japan, South Korea, the United States, etc.Chinas representative is giving an important speech in Chinese.So how can Russias representative understand what his colleague is saying?Well, they have interpreters stationed in one of the back rooms, listening to the speech in Chinese and translating it.Thats why, in footage of UN assemblies, we often see old people donning earphones, acting like cool millennials who are  listening to Spotify. Theyre actually following the speech being translated into their language.Thats what an in-ear translator does.But instead of actual human beings listening to the communication and translating it into another language, you can have an app do it for you. What Are In-ear Translators?Make no mistake, this technological marvel is not really in the headphones, but in the apps that you download on your smartphone. The miracle that happens in your e ar is actually just magic piping the translation from your phone.So what happens in the field is, you express something in English to somebody who only speaks, say, Japanese. Theyll hear your English in their Japanese. And, when they talk back to you, you get to hear what they said in English. You dont need to type anything on your phone or open up a dictionary. You simply hear what was said in your own language. Its that seamless.Language barrier, boom! Gone.We have arrived at a point in human history where AI is practically able to break down language walls. Voice recognition technology is at levels where it can understand some of the nuances of human communication.Your phones mic can serve as an ear so your app can listen to what youve said. And hey, it actually understands what you mean. And, knowing what you mean, it can now translate the communication into the languages that you want.And the voice that you hear? It can be so human its like having a personal UN interpreter doin g the job for you.The speed and accuracy with which the whole thing works, compared to what we had just a few years ago, is mind-boggling.I mean, its still not at a point where translations come in real time, but theyre pretty fast and some companies are claiming real time. (There are still delays.)Now, I dont want you to think that in-ear translators are the solution to all your language learning nightmares. The technology, though already amazing, is still in its nascent stage. It doesnt come cheap and it has a long way to go. Theres still a lot of room for improvement.But speaking of improvement, these things are great for use by serious language learnersâ€"people who, instead of totally relying on technology, want to use it to learn a second (or a third) language.How Language Learners Can Use an In-ear Translator to StudyNow, in-ear translators are a godsend for travelers or tourists who need translations fast. They can just walk up to some random stranger in Barcelona and not be deathly afraid that, due to some pressing situation, theyll forget the Dónde está el baño  (Where is the bathroom?) theyve been rehearsing since they got off the plane.The utility of the technology seems obvious enough. But for those who genuinely want to learn the language and not just ride on the coattails of machine translation, how might this magic be used?Remember, its not just an in-ear translator.As mentioned before, the real miracle happens in the app. And many of them can do more than just serve the translating needs of the occasional traveler, though that is the most celebrated functionality.Many in-ear translators are actually multi-modal and can translate text, audio and even images. Language learners can make the most of other featuresâ€"like dictionaries, text-to-speech and speech-to-text functionalities. Dont know the translation of a word? Simply type it in a search box and the app will fetch the translation for you in Spanish, German, Italian, French, etc.In add ition to the translated audio provided, your phone will probably be displaying a written record of the conversation (in two languages) so you can actually track the whole thing.You can deconstruct interactions, learning not only vocabulary but a healthy dose of grammar as well. Smart language learners can milk these apps for all their linguistic worth because the in-ear bells and whistles are actually built on top of some really solid machine translation technology.The main thing that youre missing out on from machine translation is context, but that can easily be solved with a FluentU Plus plan. FluentU takes real-world videosâ€"like movie trailers, music videos, news and inspiring talksâ€"and turns them into personalized language lessons. With a Plus plan, you can take words from your translation learning and put them in a customized flashcard set that will quiz you and show you accurate definitions, video clips and usage examples.So dont just treat this thing solely as an in-ear translator. Because its so much more!Use your in-ear translator for personal practice.Language learners, in the privacy of their own homes, can put in-ear translators through their pacesâ€"playing both sides of the conversation.They can say something in English or their native language and hear it translated in their target language. This is a cool way of memorizing how phrases and sentences sound in your target language. Its a neat vocabulary exercise as well as ear-training.(For further ear-training, you can find some speech online in your native language, and hear it translated one sentence at a time.)But more importantly, you can go the other way and speak in your target language, and check to see if the app hears you and translates you properly. This is really valuable practice, probably the most productive personal practice you can have. Youre not just learning translations, youre actually speaking in a different tongue. Youre getting your lips, tongue and mouth moving explici tly to the intonations and nuances of the target language. Youre playing the part of a native speaker.You can even look for text in, say, Spanish, German, Italian, etc. and read it aloud. A few minutes of this every day will get your vocal instrument tuned up in no time.Make those earbuds your buddy in the field.Studying up on a new language is one thing when youre in the privacy of your own room, with your milk and cookies. Its a helluva different thing when youre in the field, interacting with strangers.In-ear translators can be a great help in decreasing initial language learning anxiety. They can be an early psychological or emotional support that lets you step up to the interaction knowing youve got a wingman. Youll know somebodys got your back and wont be at a loss for words.Over time, though, as you realize that talking to native speakers is not a life-or-death proposition, that making language mistakes is okay, and, as youre able to build genuine friendships with people who speak the language, youll become more confident in the process of learning the language. This is what in-ear translators really bring to the table for language learners who are in it for the long haul. They give you a kind of confidence to get through the sticking points.Interpretive Learning: 3 In-ear Translator Study BudsThe Dash ProiTranslate  and Munich-based  Bragi team up to bring you The Dash Proâ€"billed as the worlds first translating earphones. (Bragi produces the earphones, and iTranslate provides the translation software.)Using Dash is really easy. You just need to download both the iTranslate app and Bragi app. Open iTranslate and connect it to your earphones. Pick your target language, and youre good to go.Lets say you want to ask a complete stranger where the supermarket is. You simply ask your question in English, or whatever your native language is, and your phone will give out a translation in the appropriate language. Your Good Samaritan can hear the query through your phone and answer it in their own language. Their answer will then be piped to your earbuds (in English/your native language), and before you know it, youre jogging to the nearest supermarket.About 40 languages are supported by The Dash Proâ€"which, in addition to being an in-ear translator, is also a waterproof exercise/activities tracker and claims to have a 30-hour battery life. So, good news for all language learners who want to take The Dash Pro through its paces. Literally.PilotThe Pilot is an Indiegogo crowdfunding project by Waverly Labs.The Pilot is more suitable for sit-down conversations, like in a coffee shop. Its really not for those ask-and-dash-to-the-supermarket scenarios we just mentioned. Maybe youre in a relationship with someone whose first language is not English or your native language, and you want more opportunities to learn their language. Or you have a language buddy or a language exchange partner. In these cases, the Pilot would be perfect for you.For the set-up to work, two phones are required. Both phones need to download the Waverly Labs app. Each of you will have an earbud (left or right) and what comes out of each earbud will depend on the languages that you choose.The Pilot lets you have seamless, sit-down conversations in 15 languages.Pixel BudsThese are  from Google.By pressing and holding on Pixel Buds, you can ask them anythingâ€"from todays weather, to who won the Superbowl. Youll be untethered from your phone, and instead of tinkering around with it, you can talk to it like an assistant.Now, I know Pixel Buds got a bad rap from tech reviewersâ€"from the price, to the design, to the fact that they dont do noise cancellation, etc. But I include them here as a nod to Google Translate.Like I said before, the magic isnt really in the buds, its on the app, and Google Translate does what it does really well. Just considering the sheer number of languages it supports (over 100), the app is really a buddy for todays language learners. There are written translations, voice translations. You can even take a picture of a word and the app will translate it for you. You can do so many things with it. If you want to genuinely learn a language, then this app is a must for you. (Its free!)For sure, the translations provided by these three in-ear gadgets are not perfect. To close this post, let me just say that fluent, technologically facilitated conversations  still look to be some years away. But thats technology for people who dont want to learn the language.For genuine language learners, those who cant wait to actually speak in German, Spanish, Russian for themselvesâ€"the technology is here. You dont have to wait a few more years. Its already a reality. You can, at this very instant, employ available tools to help you learn the language of your dreams.So what are you waiting for? Get started!Good luck.

ALOHA Helps Your Kids Exercise Their Brains - ALOHA Mind Math

ALOHA Helps Your Kids Exercise Their Brains Health and fitness are areas that we have started getting more serious about, not just for us but for our children too. The term “fitness” must ideally be a combination of physical and mental health. As parents, we try to incorporate physical activities and de-stressors such as yoga in our children’s schedules. What are the ways in which you could stimulate their minds equally as well? A conventional classroom might utilize the left side of the brain that contains the centers for speech, writing and analytical thinking. The right side is also known as the creative side and contains the areas dealing with analysis by touch, creativity and spatial visualization. This is the part that is often not “exercised” enough by many of us, which is the case with our kids too. Activities like Dance and Theatre could be ways of stimulating the right side of the brain, and these go along in addition to other conventional teaching methods quite well. Rather than pursuing different activities, there is a single method by which you could stimulate both the sides of the brain. Learning Math using the Abacus is a great way to stimulate complete brain activity and development as it combines spatial recognition with analytical learning. At ALOHA, our youngest entrants learn Math concepts using a physical abacus and other activity-based materials. This helps form a strong foundation in the subject and improves their concentration. At the Junior level, we also ensure that learning remains a fun-filled activity to make your children want to keep coming back to class. As they grow older and more proficient, the children progress to solving complex Math problems using visualization of the Abacus rather than the physical tool itself. The use of mental theory helps them move from addition and subtraction to complex multiplication problems over the course of the program. The stimulation provided by our methods of teaching also leads to an improvement in attention span and mental focus, due to the activity in both parts of the brain. This means that you would be able to see the results of the ALOHA program not just in Math, but also in the child’s overall performance at school. About ALOHA Mind Math ALOHA Mind Math has been guiding children between the ages of five through 12 years to achieve academic excellence since 2007. The interactive learning process is proven to enhance a child’s math, reading and writing capabilities. The teachers also assist children in developing skills and abilities such as observation and listening that result in the overall growth of the child. ALOHA Mind Math is currently training children all over the United States of America with more than 150 centers. For more details on this unique program, please visitalohamindmath.comor search for the center closest to you by using our locatoralohamindmath.com/locations/.

Mindfullness in Classroom Management

Mindfullness in Classroom Management Mindfulness is not a new concept to me, but I have never taken the initiative to apply the ideas related to mindfulness to my everyday life or in the classroom. What stuck out to me the most in what I learned in my Mindfulness lesson from UT was the idea of consistent change, where one does not hold onto any feelings, but acknowledges it and allows it to pass with the mindset that everything is ever changing. I wanted to implement this concept and practice of non attachment to internal experiences in my life. I felt that this could benefit me on stressful days. Having the mindset that situations and stressors will inevitably change helps me cope with certain scenarios. When children begin to act up in the classroom, I remind myself of this aspect of Mindfulness. I know that I can get stressed easily when I feel that I am losing control of a situation. In order to prevent impulsive actions in reaction to high stress from students, I think about what is happening and I allow myself to think that this situation will pass. I don’t try to fight what is happening, but I acknowledge what is happening. I respond more calmly and the students notice that as well. Instead of pushing myself to fix the situation as quickly as I can, I let the student be, and the tantrums pass. I have implemented this in the classroom several times, and it has clearly produced positive results. In one scenario, a student, who will be referred to as Devon to protect his identity, is a bit of a handful in class. He likes to refuse to do work, yell at other students, disagree to share, and have small fits. In the past, I have aimed to please him to get him to do work, making a few modifications. I have tried moving his clip on the behavioral chart. I have even tried scolding him on some occasions. However, I decided to address what I do not like about his behavior and walk away from him. When I gave him some instructions, he quickly refused to participate. I told him that I expect him to do his work and that I wanted to see him working when I returned again. I then left to check up on other students, knowing that Devon’s attitude would eventually change, if not in this lesson, it would by the end of the day. I was delighted to find that he was working on his assignment when I returned to his table later. A similar situation occurred with another student, who will be referred to as Charlie to protect his identity. Charlie is usually a very good student and enthusiastic, but when it comes to writing, he does not want to do any work. He was particularly non-cooperative on this day, and complained about the assignment to me every time I would walk by. The teacher I was working with even made an announcement that if a student did not finish their writing, they would not be able to use the computers or iPad for their technology center. I tried out that method that I used for Devon before, but Charlie still had not done his work. I even noticed that he got another classmat e to do his writing for him, which I stopped immediately. It got to the point where Charlie threw a tantrum, falling into a fit of tears and anger, since he would not be able to participate in technology. Despite all of this, I still had high hopes that he would return to participating with the class by the end of the day, since I had in mind that his attitude would eventually change. After sitting out for a while, Charlie eventually calmed down and rejoined the group. Even better, he was the most enthusiastic student in the class conversation about the book they were reading that day. Having these positive experiences has really encouraged me to keep implementing this mindset of constant change. It was really effective, and it kept me from stressing and obsessing over dealing with tantrums. It even prevented me from being seen as a “mean” teacher, one who is always saying “no,” to kids or yelling at them. Instead, I was able to give them the time and the choice to return t o participating when they felt that they were ready. These experiences were beneficial to the students and probably more so for my stress levels!