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- The Development of Reading Skills - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2007 from Dr. Walter Dunson,The development of reading skills obviously serves as the gateway to the world of printed information. Most, if not all, of the informal education that we received is accomplished without the use of printed material. Historically, the oral tradition was the foundation of the informal education ...
Views: 1718 - The Instructional Ideal - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2007 from Dr. Walter Dunson,The ideal form of instruction would be one where the student feels a sense of empowerment over the learning process. There are many roads which may lead to the development of the sense of educational empowerment, but the key is to create the educationally conducive environment that provides ...
Views: 1466 - How To Ensure You Keep Up To Date - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2007 from Garry ZancanaroKnowledge is the most powerful commodity in the world today. The most successful people are not only the most knowledgeable, but those who make the most use of their knowledge. reading, knowledge, self improvement, personal development, self growth reading, knowledge, self improvement, ...
Views: 1357 - Lifelong Learning - by How precious is life? Many of us don’t appreciate our life until it is threatened. We are bombarded with advice about our physical condition often at the expense of our mental state. The World Health Organisation once defined ‘Health’ as a ‘complete state of physical and mental well-being’. If ...
Views: 1162 - Do You Have A Hard Time Learning? - by Do you have a hard time learning? It can be easy, once you realize that learning is just a relationship.
The minute you connect the unknown with the known, you have a relationship.
Is someone trying to teach you something? Do they say put Tab A in Slot A. Good. You know what Tab A is, and ...
Views: 1107 - Colleges and Universities in Baltimore, Maryland Part V - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2007 from Connie LimonMorgan State University Morgan State University at 1700 East Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, Maryland sits on a spacious 140-acre campus nestled among rolling hills of Northeast Baltimore. Morgan State University has earned a national reputation as a progressive institution for higher learning ...
Views: 1312 - Colleges and Universities in Baltimore, Maryland Part IV - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2007 from Connie LimonLoyola College Loyola College at 4501 North Charles Street in Baltimore, Maryland was established in 1852. It is a Jesuit Catholic comprehensive university offering undergraduate, masters and doctoral programs. The undergraduate program features 34 disciplines and four pre-professional ...
Views: 1132 - Colleges and Universities in Baltimore, Maryland Part III - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2007 from Connie LimonCoppin State University Coppin State University is a 52-acre campus in West Baltimore, very much an urban campus, however, its lovely shaded walks and fountains give it the atmosphere of a serene residential college. Most of the buildings are new, modern and comfortable. Coppin students get ...
Views: 984 - Continuing Education Requirements: Plan Ahead to Avoid the Last Minute Rush! - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2007 from Mary Gormandy WhiteHave you completed your continuing education requirements yet this year? If you have, congratulations on planning ahead! If not, now is the time to start looking for classes so that you don’t find yourself scrambling for hours at the last minute. Waiting until the last minute to take care of ...
Views: 1113 - Education Has A Price - So Does Ignorance - by Education is your key to success and advancement in every area of life. However, it is NOT defined by academic qualifications. In fact, all too often, these can form an excellent contrary indicator! Whilst academic qualifications do undoubtedly smooth the way in many career areas, they are by no ...
Views: 1247 - Counselor to Healer - by I was well into a busy private practice when I first read we teach best what we most need to learn. I was sure it did not apply to me. I had become a counselor to help others, not myself, and was trained to be objective in my work. If a disproportionate number of patients seemed to have issues ...
Views: 1793 - Ortho-BionomyR: Slow Dancing in the Still Point - by Except for the point, the still point, There would be no dance, and there is only the dance. T.S. Eliot, Four Quartets, "Burnt Norton"
"My body is stiff after a restless night of sleep following a ten-hour drive from Tucson, Arizona to Santa Fe. Now lying on a massage table at the New Mexico ...
Views: 1823 - School's Out But You're Not! (The One Lesson You Must Learn) - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2007 from Titus HoskinsComing from a professional background in education I have always known the importance of information. How it can change and enrich one's life for the better. It's a general consensus that has proven itself again and again. So much so, that it's a given fact, information and knowledge can ...
Views: 1511 - COACHING AND EDUCATION FOR A GLOBAL SOCIETY - by The Puget Sound region has always been know for its quality of life. From the air we breathe to how we live in the Pacific Northwest. Quality of life is paramount for humankind and society as a whole. We must remember in this age of advancing technologies, that we are becoming a global society. ...
Views: 1335 - Indian System of Education - by The education system of India is getting more politicised day by day. It is the politicians who decide whether English will be taught in schools, whether or examinations will be held for primary students and whether tuitions by government schools teachers will be legalised or not. The story ...
Views: 936 - Money, safety or fear? - by For the most of us, money means fear and for others it means safety, but all the difference depends on our families concept of money. For my family money means, sorrow, anguish and fear. I grew up lacking financial literacy, we never discussed the monetary issue at the dinner table or better ...
Views: 1626 - Make Ongoing Education a Priority - by My friend, very few of the decisions in our lives are as important as choosing to live a life filled with ongoing education. It doesn't even have to come in the form of formal education, for many folks it's achieved by reading books, listening to tapes or attending seminars. Yet others choose to ...
Views: 1167 - Should you return to school for that degree? - by Q. I hate my job as a computer consultant. The aptitude tests say I should be a recreation specialist. I like the idea but I dread returning to school for a new degree.
A. Before you invest in a degree, take a test drive. Find two or three people who are doing what you want to do and ask to ...
Views: 1207 - Another Thing to Consider When Choosing A Career - by There's a lot being said these days about EQ (emotional intelligence). It plays an important part in many areas of our lives. The term was popularized by Daniel Goleman in his book, "Emotional Intelligence." The George Lucas Education Foundation (see www.edutopia.org) has made it a major focus ...
Views: 2792 - Teachable Moment - 10 Roadblocks to Your Success - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from John BishopSuccess means different things to different people. Success is setting goals and accomplishing them. Success takes time, planning and a strong desire. Success is taking action. Success means reaching your goals even when the going gets tough. There will be challenges along the way. Here are ...
Views: 2019 - Improve Reading Comprehension With a Four Step Process. - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2006 from Jonathan Steele, RNDo you find yourself reading and re-reading a sentence or paragraph and not remembering what you just read? Do you find that you can read and entire article and take nothing away from it? Do you find yourself day dreaming when needing to read technical information or study? Then this is for ...
Views: 7166 - The Spiritual Significance of 9/11 - by Submitted on May 23, 2006 from Cheril GoodrichNo event in the history of the world changed the course of history, physical and spiritual, like the event that occurred in New York and Washington DC on September 11, 2001. The event ushered in the beginning of a new era. The new era would begin the process of joining together the physical and ...
Views: 8034(1 vote) - Discover Your Secret Hidden Talent - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2006 from Rex AndrewsDiscover Your Secret Hidden Talent Which You Have Been Using Since Age Five Part 1 Many of us are born into this world with talents and abilities. Some have the ability to work with numbers, others have talents to hit a ball and run, while still others are good caretakers. Many people get ...
Views: 11630 - The Hidden, Unified-Field Voice in Natural Systems: Why Counseling, Learning and Relationship Advice Works Better When Connecte - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2005 from Michael CohenThe Hidden, Unified-Field Voice in Natural Systems: Why Counseling, Learning and Relationship Advice Works Better When Connected to the Web of Life or "Good Morning, Al Gore, Isn't it Time to Wake Up and Smell the Roses Again." Michael J. Cohen, Ed.D. Institute of Global ...
Views: 1491 - An Easy Cure For "Math Phobia" - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2005 from Kenneth WilliamsWhy is it that one person enjoys math, while another person hates it? Why does one child happily and quickly calculate a simple sum, while another won’t even attempt it because they’re convinced they’re simply "no good with numbers"? The problem certainly isn't caused by lack of ...
Views: 3114 - Go to the Head of the Class - by Submitted on May 24, 2005 from Alvah ParkerSeveral years ago when I was preparing to start my own business I decided to take an accounting class. I took the course at a local college. Each week I set out for the school which was in a nearby city after working a full day. I drove during rush hour and left more than enough time to ...
Views: 1193 - 3 Reasons Why I Never Delete Spam Immediately - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2004 from Marina SmileyAll of us hate spam and all of us have our own methods of fighting it. Unfortunately, all the methods in the world cannot help us to succeed completely. A long time ago, I heard the expression, “If you can’t beat them then embrace them”. Ok, so what has this expression have to do with the ...
Views: 1353 - So You Think You're Hopeless With Figures? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2004 from Kenneth Williams"It's no good! I'm just *hopeless* with figures!" If you've ever said that to yourself then don't worry - you're not alone. Many people believe themselves to be math phobic or "numerically challenged". However the fact is they are probably not hopeless at all... Most likely they had an ...
Views: 1265 - 2010: The Year of the Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Michelle CastoThe Department of Labor predicts that the #1 employer in 2010 will be “self.” A recent Internet poll of 25-44 year olds revealed that 90% of them hoped to own their own business. A survey conducted by Ernst & Young found that 75% of influential Americans believe that entrepreneurship will be ...
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