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- The reading process: Research supported teaching strategies - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Kari MillerReading is a highly complex, integrated activity that daunts as many as 33 percent of the population. Many children become proficient readers regardless of how they are taught. However, for children who experience difficulty learning to gain meaning from print, reading must be systematically ...
Views: 4762(4 votes) - The 31 Absolutely Best Resources for Self Improvement - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2009 from David RiklanWhere should we go for help? Everybody has the best place to go to help you improve your life. Over the course of my life, I've found that there is no "Best Place to Go." There are literally dozens of places to go and people to talk to when it comes to helping us improve our lives. ...
Views: 4752(16 votes) - ***Helping Children Take Control of Their Learning - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Kari MillerToo often children and parents experience dissatisfaction and disillusionment in the educational process. Parents can feel frustrated in their efforts to help their child succeed. How can parents help their child be successful and find joy in learning? Parents can help their children thrive ...
Views: 4668(3 votes) - Why Are We As Women So Defensive and Should We Be? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Niki CleggIt may be just me but I find women much more defensive than men. To be honest it can be hard work sometimes dealing with some insecurities but more often than not if it comes from a man we get defensive but if it comes from another woman then oh my god it can get a totally over the top reaction ...
Views: 4615(3 votes) - The Awesome Powers of Lateral Thinking - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Richard FastYou are a lateral thinker. In a few moments we're going to see just how good you really are! Lateral thinking is reasoning. If successful, it results in an elegant solution to a seemingly impossible problem. The perfectly ingenious answer will seldom be reached using traditional step-by-step ...
Views: 4605(3 votes) - Reasons Why Most People Fail The GMAT - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Alex SheldonGMAT is the most recognized and standard exam, the score of which are considered by top B schools to give admission. Every year thousands of students who aspire to persue their career in the field of management appear for GMAT exam. GMAT exam paper is prepared keeping in view the various ...
Views: 4596 - ***Human Design Basics: How to Make Decisions and Take Actions that Align with Your Authentic Self - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2013 from Evelyn LevensonHaving a how-to manual for your life would be great, wouldn’t it! ~Knowing when to zig and when to zag ~Knowing the best way to approach and influence people ~Making big decisions with confidence ~Knowing when you are on-path to fulfill your soul’s purpose, and how to get back on track ...
Views: 4586(2 votes) - How to Start a Bookmaking Business - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Michael HillBefore you start using Price per Head services, you should know how to start a successful wagering business and if you are an entrepreneur that is always looking for the best opportunities and are also fond of sports and betting, then to jump into the bookmaking industry is what it makes the ...
Views: 4431 - ***Get Smart, Increase Brain Power with Mental Photography - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2017 from Shannon PanzoDo want Good Grades, Study Little, AND Have a Life? This is an issue that presents itself time and again. Students of all ages benefit when they increase brain power. Since the subconscious mind is the doer, put it to work for you to allow you to excel, and make your life more enjoyable. Good ...
Views: 4382(2 votes) - Minor Characters, Major Impact: A Look at the Minor Characters in Hamlet, Macbeth and To Kill a Mockingbird - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Paul ThompsonMinor characters serve an important role in literature. Frequently, it’s the minor characters in novels that the reader will connect with and especially enjoy, even more than the protagonist. Mansfield Park’s deliciously manipulative Mary Crawford is infinitely more intriguing than the painfully ...
Views: 4364 - Retain What You Learn - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from Mike HawkinsYou attend a seminar, read a book, talk to an expert or conduct research on the Internet. You expand your knowledge. You learn a great deal about the topic you wanted to know more about. A week or two go by and what often happens? You forgot most of what you learned. Studies have found that if ...
Views: 4308 - 40 Rules to Live Your Life by - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Steven AitchisonWe learn so many lessons as we get older and it's only in quiet contemplation that we can really think about the rules we have learned along the way. Every one of us have rules we live by, whether we realise it or not. Here are a few rules I have learned so far. Question everything. A ...
Views: 4274(3 votes) - The Columbian Exchange Beginning with Spanish Colonization - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Paul ThompsonThe Europeans’ so-called discovery of the so-called New World goes down in history as one of the most important and earth-shattering moments in human history, ranking right up there with the advent of agriculture, the domestication of animals, and the discovery of the use of fire. Although the ...
Views: 4260(2 votes) - ***Read Tarot without being Psychic - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Emily Erickson-SandstromYou don't have to be psychic to read Tarot and get accurate answers to questions! You can do this just as you are. Well, there are some things to learn... In 1981 or so I listened to a professor's lectures on 'Consistent Violators of the Laws of Random Distribution.' 'The Laws of Random ...
Views: 4186(9 votes) - Design Your Own House Plans And Start Fulfilling Your Dreams - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from Mike VallesThere probably is no better time for you to start putting your dream house together than now. Although you already have been planning your dream house in your mind, you can now take it one step further and design your own house plans and floor plans yourself. Obviously, before you can ever build ...
Views: 4184 - The Role of Education in Preventing Female Foeticide - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2011 from Ranbir BasuIn India one of the biggest social problems is the killing of the girls after their birth or while still in their Mother’s womb. In rural India and in some urban places in India, some parents have a feeling that daughters are a burden on them because they have to pay a heavy dowry at their ...
Views: 4116 - Convert Instagram photo to PDF - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Dany AttalIf you are a regular social networked then you do not need any introduction to Instagram app photo. Instagram is the most popular photo app which is available free with Google play and iTunes App Store. At present this app. is only available along with Android and Apple devices. Starting ...
Views: 4094 - The Nutrimill Grain Mill; its care, use and cleaning tips - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Donna MillerFrom the beginner to the veteran fresh flour enthusiast, there will always be some tips that are particular to using any new small kitchen appliance. Even though it is user friendly and easy to use, there are a few suggestions on care, use and cleaning of the Nutrimill Grain Grinder that I’d ...
Views: 4085 - Is Merchant Navy A Good Career Option? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Dipika PushkarMerchant navy is one of the most lucrative options for students who want a rewarding career with golden opportunities knocking their doors. Lots of good courses are available to students throughout the country with different colleges and universities. Merchant navy is one such course which not ...
Views: 4065 - World Best Dissertation Topics for Research and Writing for Construction Students - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Rose TylerThere are so many things you could talk about in your thesis on architecture, isn't it? So what would be your topic? I have so many ideas that I'd like to share with you... Dissertations research and writing for construction students is obligatory as it helps them to cover a specific ...
Views: 3981 - Six Steps to Get the Most Out of Self Help Books - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Carolyn AndersonSo often people spend time reading a book, listening to an audio tape or going to a seminar and then never do anything with the information. If reading a diet book made you skinny or reading a business book made you rich self-help books would be not only more popular but also much more ...
Views: 3969(3 votes) - What exactly is a fine art degree and what can you do with it? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2017 from Usama MalikIf you came here to read about fine art and fine art degrees, then you are most probably interested in getting such a degree. What makes this type of degree stand out is the fact that not only does it provide an immense value, it also brings in front some great results and the experience will be ...
Views: 3911 - Vocabulary and The Natural Pattern Part 1 - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Mike EdwardsThe use of a higher level vocabulary often causes problems for new students to a new subject area. Some authors use vocabulary to create a perception of expertise but this is not good if you want to send your message out to a wide audience. Some academic texts are set in a different ...
Views: 3879(3 votes) - Functions Trap and Interrupt - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Imran ZafarTrap and Interrupt are signals generated by software and hardware respectively. They break down the normal execution of the program. A brief description of trap and interrupt is given below. Trap: A trap is a software-generated interrupt (signal) caused by an error. Trap is also referred ...
Views: 3872 - General Duties and Responsibilities of An Electrician - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Christina XioElectricians have been defined as tradesmen who dedicate himself to in various tasks related to electrical wiring of machineries, buildings and other related equipment. They might either be employed during the process of the installing of the machinery, as this also includes tasks related to ...
Views: 3841 - Basic Components of Computer System and Instruction Execution Cycle - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Imran ZafarA computer system consists of various hardware components. Each component plays a specific role in computer system. These components are interconnected to each other in such a way so that the computer can perform its functions. Processor: Processor is the main component of a computer ...
Views: 3832 - Procedure For Writing A Term Paper - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Robert JackIntroduction Term Paper writing is a great learning experience which certainly has many merits. The question how to write a Term Paper is very simple to answer since the procedure for writing a Term Paper is a lot different then writing a regular essay. A lot of prior Term Paper is required by ...
Views: 3831 - 5 Different Ways to Make Volunteering Exciting, Rewarding & Beautiful! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! Personal growth doesn’t just happen when we’re being trained, learning something new, or having a new type of experience. In situations where we give of ourselves unconditionally with love, with no expectations, we strengthen our character, raise our self-image, and ...
Views: 3730(4 votes) - Leaders Follow Through - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2014 from Vernon MyersLeaders are responsible for making things happen, on-time and as scheduled. Superiors and subordinates don’t want excuses from their leaders, they want results. When a leader makes a commitment to complete a task or accomplish a mission, follow-through is the guarantee that he provides to ...
Views: 3728 - Why Must All of us Read Books - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Grace AbonilloWhen was the last time you picked up a book and read it actually? Blame it on the fast emergence of technology in our era today. But reality is, you've been missing a lot on the benefits of reading books or manuscripts. I just feel so bad that not many of the people today bothers to read a ...
Views: 3725(1 vote) - Who is the best Creativity Guru in the world? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from puneet bhatnagarIf you are like me, your mind must be searching for answers. Who could be the best among them all? It's a tough competition. Edword de Bono? Michael Michalko ? May be Tony Buzan? You might have someone else in your mind. Like one of your teachers or a workshop leader. As they say, ...
Views: 3723(3 votes) - The Power of Ignorance - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesKnowledge is power. How many times have we heard this one? It’s one of the battle cries of our society. It’s an idea so obvious, so undeniable, that few ever give it a second thought. We don’t just seek knowledge, we worship it. Even Socrates, a wise man if ever there was one, said, “There is ...
Views: 3715 - Mass Communication Courses After 12th - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Dipika PushkarMass communication is communicating to a particular mass/certain amount or sector of people through a medium. It is almost done on a large scale means communicating to a large segment of population. Mass communication is not limited to journalism only but it includes number of different fields. ...
Views: 3603 - Forget Romeo And Juliet: Hamlet’s teen-like angst a better way to reach teenager readers - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Paul ThompsonFor high school students, the works of William Shakespeare are not the easiest literature to grasp, much less to get them to care about. The first hurdle, of course, is the language. With all the “LOLs,” “ridics,” and “OMGs” used in a teen’s daily vernacular, Shakespearean verse such as “to be, ...
Views: 3541 - The Architectural Split Level Design - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Christopher BowlingThe split level was conceived for the sloping or hilly lot. It takes advantage of what might otherwise prove to be a troublesome difference in elevation and uses it to advantage. As a general rule, a split level should not be built on a flat lot. Mounding up soil in front of the high section to ...
Views: 3504 - Feedback is the Breakfast of Champions - Miss Breakfast at Your Peril! - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Dennis MartinFeedback is defined as: the return of feelings, information, changes, results etc. to the stimulus that caused them so that learning can occur and improvements can be made It is a powerful self improvement process that requires effective communication skills and will be enhanced by ...
Views: 3498 - *** 7 New Learning Discoveries To Raise A Smarter Child - by If you’re serious about wanting a smarter child in brain, body and spirit, here are 7 new learning discoveries to give your child an advantage in school, home and life.
1. There Is More To Smart Than A High I.Q.
I.Q. scores are very limited and frequently used to measure a gap between ...
Views: 3486(1 vote) - Becoming Externally Open - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Samantha JohnsonWhen people are internally closed, they fear feedback, but when people are externally open, they welcome feedback about their words and actions. This feedback then helps them to learn and grow. Oftentimes people fear feedback because they believe that “abilities are relatively unchangeable ...
Views: 3479(1 vote) - ***Discover a Means to Improve Dyslexia That No One Knows About - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Nancy DanielsThrough my many years teaching voice improvement, I have made some startling discoveries regarding dyslexia, stuttering and even spasmodic dysphonia. Because my approach deals with learning how to breathe with the support of the diaphragm, my clients have benefited in ways unimaginable; and, ...
Views: 3470(5 votes) - Four Important Things to Learn About Learning - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Tad WaddingtonRead. Recall. Write. Experiments show that the way most of us try to learn new material is inefficient. We read and reread a passage until we think we understand it. Then we are done. In fact, we learn much more effectively if we read, try to recall what we just read, and then write it down or ...
Views: 3449(1 vote) - Creating a Best Practice Learning and Development Organization - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2009 from Ruth KustoffIntroduction In today's changing business environment and challenging economy, what's the best way to get the most of out learning and development activities? Often, L&D is the first area to get "cut" since it's not directly a profit center. However, the value of learning programs is ...
Views: 3422 - Why should you go for CompTIA Security + training and certification program? Few reasons - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Mehar AhluwaliaCyber security has gained tremendous popularity recently, all because of the growing requirement of IT security professionals in the organizations. As the technology has gained complexity so is the frequency of cyber crimes and malicious attacks and hence the requirement has also increased for ...
Views: 3404 - Learning English Through Short Term Courses to Improve Your Spoken English - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from Ritu VashistToday a person with poor English is characterised as an illiterate man. It has by far become the most spoken language worldwide. Most of the time every work related conversation in oral or written form is done in it. It has International standard so its importance cannot be denied and ignored. ...
Views: 3393(1 vote) - Elementary Teachers - First Week Of School Strategies and Tips - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Honey KrumholzI get many requests from teachers asking me what they should do that first "stressful" week of the school year. The first week of school is so important, it can set the tone for the beginning of the school year and quite possibly the whole year. As the summer started to come to a close, ...
Views: 3325(4 votes) - A Few Useful Tips to Learn Hindi - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from rongfat chettIndia is actually appearing to be an excellent country that is being rapidly industrialized today. For a while now, there has been an emphasis placed on Indian culture as well as the country because it begins to industrialize and offer a global point of view upon enterprise and method that has ...
Views: 3305 - I Have ADHD. Now What? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from Laurie DuparADHD affects conservatively about 5-8% of the world’s population. With the world’s population being around 7 billion…that’s a lot of people struggling with inattention, impulsivity or distractibility! Since math has never been my best academic subject, comprehending such a number has always ...
Views: 3280(1 vote) - Pass The FCAT or Dump The FCAT - A Real Challenge If Your Child Has Dyslexia, a Learning Disability or ADHD - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Mira and Mark HalpertAs a parent, you may have be incredibly frustrated with the FCAT -- Florida's High Stakes Tests. 16% of the 3rd graders failed the 3rd grade FCAT. 28% failed the 10th grade FCAT. What is scary is that many smart kids from great families are failing the FCAT. For students with Dyslexia, a ...
Views: 3255 - Best Nursery Rhymes And Children Songs About Human Body Parts - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2016 from Nisha KaurPreschool nursery rhymes, fingerplays, singing games and children's song related to human body not only provides entertainment but reinforce kids' sense of identifying the human body parts. By singing songs such as Chubby Cheeks, Head Shoulders Knees and Toes etc., preschoolers will learn more ...
Views: 3227 - Trading CFDs on Penny Stocks - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Kent RamseyGenerally CFD companies in Australia offer CFDs over the stocks making up the ASX top 300, the rationale behind this is simple, shares with a larger market capitalisation are often much more liquid. Some CFD companies forget that we live in Australia, a land abundant with resources and of course ...
Views: 3218 - Your Intuition - Does it Exist? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbHave you ever noticed that depending from what vantage point you are looking at something, it appears differently? For instance, have you noticed that when pictures of earth are taken from far out in space that you cannot see most things that actually exist on earth? The surface of the earth ...
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