Intrapersonal Students

We know that it takes all types of people to make the world go around. Any person who works in education or with the public can likely state that indeed the world is full of all types of people. Understanding how people function can help us better education students. Each student must be dealt with on an individual basis. Not all students will learn in the same manner and at the same time. In one of my previous articles, I discussed the typical characteristics of an interpersonal student in the classroom. Today I will examine the intrapersonal student in the … Continue reading

Interpersonal Students

Our personalities and character define who we are. Although some of us have tried, it is very difficult to change the way that we perceive and react to the world. Students behave in the classroom due to their nature. Teachers also behave in the classroom due to their nature. How a teacher or student reacts in certain situations can tell us a lot about how he/she learns. One classroom cannot possibly be created of students with all one same personality. Therefore, teachers must learn to teach to all characters and personalities. While the task may be difficult, parents and teachers … Continue reading

Education Week in Review: November 17 – November 23

This week has been a short week at school and a short week for writing articles. The Thanksgiving holidays have slowed things down for some of us writers. More time has been spent cooking and with our families. However, next week things will be back to normal and the writing will continue! Check out below for stories and topics from this week. Sunday, November 18 The Importance of Playing with Your Child Our lives are busy and tiresome. However, it is still important to make time for playing with your child. This article discusses how children learn through play. Monday, … Continue reading

Education Week in Review: November 10 – November 16

This week in education I have discussed a variety of topics. The news and events continue to roll in as education is always an interest to the public. Check below for any articles that you may have missed this week. Saturday, November 10 Encouraging Middle School Students to Read Middle is a difficult time all around. Students begin to have trouble with friends and emotions. They also find less time to read. This article offers advice on getting your middle school student to read. Monday, November 12 Why Have Spilt or Multi Level Classes? Some schools choose to have more … Continue reading

Yoga Cues: Listening to Your Body

It is normal to hear a fitness instructor cue inhalations and exhalations, left or right sides of the body and water breaks, whether you are in a step, kick boxing or cardio pump class, but if you try a yoga class you may hear instructions that take body awareness to another level. Most of yoga’s principles seem simple enough at first glance, but let’s examine the implications of the cue, “listen to your body.” Listening to the body requires that one is prepared to quiet the mind of external thoughts long enough to pay attention to each physical sensation experienced … Continue reading