Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Learning Articles
We are currently looking for an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Learning". If you have expertise in Learning and your own website and/or product for this topic, please review this form for complete details. The Official Guide Position is part of our Premium Placement Package
- Introduction to Radioactivity - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Naveed aliNatural Radioactivity:- Pioneer:- Radioactivity was first discovered by a scientist Henry Becquerel in 1896. Definition:- The natural emission of radiations from unstable nuclei is called radioactivity. Explanation:- Henry Becquerel discovered in 1896 that certain elements whose atomic number ...
Views: 1707 - Introduction to Nuclear Reactor for A-Level Students - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from Naveed aliNuclear Reactor:- Definition:- A machine which has a controlled and sustainable nuclear reaction for any of several purposes, to produce power, to supply neutrons, to induce nuclear reactions, to prepare radioisotope, or to breed fissionable material from certain fertile materials is ...
Views: 1160 - Teach your child problem solving skills using simple games - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from Tanja BogdanoskaOne of the important things that you can do for your child is to help him to be independent problem solver. If you teach him problem-solving skill, he will be able to solve his own problems. Teaching problem-solving skill can be done with playing some of the following games. Take a look. ...
Views: 1846 - How to get best home security in UK - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from rahul kumarYour location is where you affect, unroll and where you feel harmless. It is where your treasured possession is that you hit worked plosive to evolve. Unluckily if your lodging is invaded by intruders not only do you worsen whatever of those treasured items that can never be replaced, but you ...
Views: 880 - Choosing the Right Logo Design Company - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from Alferd MichealEvery brand, at some point, faces the problem of choosing the right logo design company for its product. Once the main idea behind your product is finalized, the next step forward is to consult logo design services that are necessary to get your logo sketched out. Your logo is going to be the ...
Views: 991 - Finding The Best Golf Trainer - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Walter BerryhillIt is an unending cycle for golfers to constantly try new training aids in a bid to improve their swing and putting skills. There are innumerable trainers available and advertised in golfing magazines and on the Internet. But, the key is to find the best golf trainer that can actually help you ...
Views: 665 - Memorizing Japanese Pronunciation and Words - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from barra znaggDon't think you need to practice Japanese pronunciation once you start learning Japanese? The answer should be a yes. Why should you do that? Because the fundamental element in speaking one new language is pronunciation. Although you cannot speak as perfectly as the news announcer, you should ...
Views: 1247 - Homework Help provides the way to success and it is a significant learning - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from John BothaThere are very critical events in one’s life that is very clearly remembered despite the passage of years. In a recent accident wherein a young man was crushed to death, there was so much grief that the family and the loved ones even friends carries that all throughout their lives. The memory of ...
Views: 1136 - Homework Help is friendly and supportive for all learning - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from John BothaEvery one during his or her life time tends to acquire and learn. This process of learning is alike many say “.It goes to the grave.” it is a reflection that it almost takes a life time and yet learning is not over. Learning takes its own process and way. The learning process is also occupying ...
Views: 919 - Homework Help is a vital learning for all the pending works - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from John BothaIt has been observed that in most cases the fundamental learning comes from the very early age or stage of growth of man or animal, as the case may be. Ion the early or fundamental stage the child or the young one learning various cues and responses which train him or her up then these learned ...
Views: 1069 - Homework Help is a way for all technical learning - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from John BothaFrom the Stone Age to the current modern advanced times we see the movements of technology and development which has reached tremendous heights. There are certain unimaginable things which were not conceived at the early years which are now part of everyday life of mankind. However with the ...
Views: 804 - Classroom Management Strategies to Deal With Low-Level Disruption - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Rob PlevinThis sort of disruption can be like water torture to the teacher, that incessant symphony of pencil tapping, silly noises, poking, bogey-flicking, giggling, inappropriate flatulence, paper-passing, ruler-slapping, desk shoving, hair-pulling, and general fidgeting. Kids will be kids, and in ...
Views: 3014 - Clean Your Digital Camera Lenses Like a Pro - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Lionel BarusSo you finally have a brilliant camera and a good set of lenses to go with it. Now you are able to head out and take some great pictures. Well, you would be ready, except for the indisputable fact that you accidentally just smudged one of your lenses. Before you go to clean the lens, you must ...
Views: 1696 - English Learning Tips - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from ucb jerkeMillions or even billions of people nowadays around the world are learning English, but not all of them have achieved their goal of speaking English fluently like a native speaker. Why is it this way? If the non-English speakers cannot speak as fluently as the native ones? Probably this is the ...
Views: 526 - Just how much Time Must You Spend on Social Media? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Tom JacklevinWith the launch of Search engines+ for enterprises, small organization owners now need to contend with still one more way of utilizing social media to connect with clients and customers. But how much time need to you dedicate to sociable advertising and marketing? And wherever must you be ...
Views: 768 - Analyze Active Directory - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2012 from wswsw wxwedwedIn this article, we will explain the basics of Active Directory and how it can help you enhance your business collaboration and strengthen your intranet security. Let's analyze a basic part of Active Directory: domains. A domain is a logical collection and a security boundary at the same ...
Views: 833 - Helping Your Child to Make the Most Out of First Grade Math Concepts - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Jim WheelinWith your child attending school full time now, you’re probably noticing a lot of changes. First graders are not only adjusting to a full day of school, but also cognitive, physical and social changes are shaping their identities. There is a lot of information being learned during first grade, ...
Views: 839 - The Importance of Implementing An Elementary Math Intervention Program for Struggling Students - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Jim WheelinMath is a challenging subject, but one that is necessary for everyday applications. Whether it’s counting out money, using basic arithmetic or recognizing sequences, math concepts are constantly being used. When math is introduced in the elementary curriculum, some students become overwhelmed ...
Views: 3026 - Effective Strategies for Teaching Math to Young Students - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Jim WheelinWhether you’re a teacher, tutor or parent, knowing how to teach math is a fundamental part of the curriculum. The traditional classroom has focused on teacher-led discussions that are delivered to the classroom as a whole. Although this one style of teaching is the fastest, most direct way to ...
Views: 918 - The Importance of a Response to Intervention Program in the Elementary Curriculum - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Jim WheelinResponse to Intervention (RTI) is a multi-tiered approach toward academic intervention. There are three tiers that increase in the level of intensity, with the first tier being the largest and most basic, while the third tier offers the most intense level of intervention. Generally speaking, ...
Views: 906 - Why Online Math Games for Kindergarten Are Powerful Learning Aids - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Jim WheelinOnline math games for kindergarten are an excellent way to expand on the material being learned in school. Not all math games are created equal however, which is why it’s important to look for certain features. Some online games are designed purely for fun and won’t introduce much learning or ...
Views: 1134 - Why Every Math Teacher Should Be Familiar with Virtual Manipulatives - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Jim WheelinBeing a teacher is a rewarding job, as you’re playing an active role in the shaping of students as they move along the education system. Teaching math is rewarding but challenging, as the concepts learned are ones that are continually being built on. If a student doesn’t understand one lesson, ...
Views: 1110 - Using Adaptive Learning Programs as a Form of Math Help - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Jim WheelinThere are a variety of tools used to help students learn the basic concepts of math, and a recent focus has been on interactive online games and puzzles. This type of math help is fun and rewarding for the student and specifically tailored toward his or her individual learning style. Although ...
Views: 881 - Valuable Adaptive Learning Math Games for First Graders - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Jim WheelinA lot of change takes place during first grade, as kids are learning cause and effect, basic word problems and organizational skills. Even though they’re in their first year of school, it’s these beginning years that serve as the fundamental building blocks for other grades. Getting your child ...
Views: 926 - Practical Approaches to Teaching Kindergarten Math - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Jim WheelinKindergarten is a time for active growth and exploration. Five-year-olds love learning about the world through hands-on discovery. Math can be a particularly fun subject to teach, as it starts with the basic concepts of counting and sorting. Both teachers and parents need to be actively involved ...
Views: 2216 - Using Kindergarten Math Games to Advance the School Curriculum - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Jim WheelinOne of the ways that five year olds learn best is through interactive play. That is why it is important to provide plenty of stimulating activities that foster this learning and growth. Math is a more difficult subject to introduce through interactive play, although many of the concepts learned ...
Views: 775 - The Benefits to Using Differentiated Instruction in the Elementary Classroom - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Jim WheelinDifferentiated instruction focuses on the students and places them at the center of learning. Traditional classrooms focused on the teacher and did not account for the various learning styles of students. Although not all schools use differentiated learning as the structure of their program, ...
Views: 1105 - Understanding the Common Core State Standards and How Students Can Master Them - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Jim WheelinElementary curriculums may vary based on the school and teaching approach of the classroom, but there are Common Core State Standards that must be met within each grade. These standards provide parents and educators with a clear understanding of what children are expected to learn and when. In ...
Views: 731 - The Value of Integrating Adaptive Learning Programs in the School Curriculum - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Jim WheelinMath is integral part of any school curriculum, and one that many students struggle with. In the past, it was believed that students who didn’t excel at the subject simply did not understand the material. Since lessons learned in math are the building blocks for future schooling, it doesn’t take ...
Views: 686 - Applying 3rd Grade Math Concepts in Adaptive Learning Programs - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Jim WheelinIf your third grader needs help with math, there are many useful tools that can downloaded directly from the computer. Math is a subject that is best taught with visual aids, making the lessons more tangible for students. Third grade can be particularly challenging when it comes to math, as this ...
Views: 1038 - How to Enhance 2nd Grade Math Concepts Using Adaptive Learning Programs - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Jim WheelinNothing is more important to your child’s future than his or her education. Although no two second graders are alike, there are certain developmental standards that are included in all second grade curriculums. Math is one of the most important subjects, as it works on the basic concepts of ...
Views: 837 - 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: 4672 - Corporate Solutions- CPDInteractive - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Natalie WielandFlexibility for our corporate clients CPD Interactive aim to be as flexible as possible for our corporate clients. We want your lawyers’ online learning experience to be easy and engaging. If you have your own Learning Management System, we fully integrate our solutions into your ...
Views: 737 - How to Get Over Criticism - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Christine Kane“Don’t be distracted by criticism. Remember - the only taste of success some people get is to take a bite out of you.” - Zig Ziglar Here’s one thing I’m pretty sure of: I’m pretty sure you don’t want to know “How to Get Over Criticism.” I’ll bet you’d prefer a guide called: “How to ...
Views: 1798 - Gone are the Days of Old Admission procedures in Schools - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Ranbir BasuI must say admitting your kid in schools is one of the hard jobs one faces in lifetime. Though, hectic but everybody faces it because nobody will keep their children at home without providing them the best education. It is the dream of every parent to admit their kids in the best possible ...
Views: 740 - The Role of Schools in Disaster Management - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Ranbir BasuIs it that only adults can play the role of a hero at the time of a crisis? In every situation the answer is not the same. Hats off to the students who used their presence of minds when its needed most- during a crisis. Well, it was an unforgettable day for the entire school when a class seven ...
Views: 9532 - List of Renowned Schools Situated In Noida - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Nitish KumarThe New Okhla Industrial Development Authority, popularly known as Noida, is said to be a never sleeping city. It is the home of many Multi National Companies and as a result has developed into a residential area as well. Most of the international BPOs have chosen Noida to set their offices. The ...
Views: 853 - The Schools That Focus On Creating Knowledge Full Environment for Kids - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Dipika PushkarSelf-esteem is a child’s passport to lifetime mental health and social happiness. It’s the foundation of a child’s well being and the key to success as an adult. Throughout the life, a child is exposed to both positive and negative influence builders and breakers. Parents can expose their child ...
Views: 917 - Feedback is an Essential Element of Learning and Improvement - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Jim Clemmer"The major difference between the most and least successful executives is the latter's lack of awareness. Successful executives are critical of their own performance. Unsuccessful executives are critical of the performance of others." — Harry Levinson, The Exceptional Executive At our ...
Views: 1245(1 vote) - Who Deserves the most effort and Attention in your Life? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Andrew HortonWhen you strive to give this person as much attention as possible, you dedicate a portion of your time every day, exclusively to them and you worker harder on them than on anyone or anything else, everything in your life will improve. This person I am referring to is you. When you make the ...
Views: 1796(1 vote) - This little Piggy: Taking a Look at the Meaning of Pigs in Animal Farm and Lord of the Flies Quotes - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Paul ThompsonPigs get a bad rap some times. They’re passed off as gluttonous, greedy animals, covered in filth and sometimes their own feces. For humans, being called a pig or a hog is something rude and degrading, intended to make one feel ashamed or inferior.That’s how we generally view pigs: a dirty, ...
Views: 1002 - Quotes from Macbeth and a Look at Hamlet in Exploring Gender Roles - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Paul ThompsonWhat does it mean to be a man or a woman in today’s society? None of us can fit into a neat, tiny, little, stereotypical box based on anything, including our gender. How do we define gender and how are these roles presented in literature? Often, many of our favorite characters defy gender ...
Views: 1958 - Putting a human face to tragic history in The Diary of Anne Frank and To Kill A Mockingbird - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Paul ThompsonPerspective is everything. Oftentimes, it makes the book what it is. Consider The Diary of Anne Frank. The Diary of Anne Frank is often considered a literary exemplar that stands for the atrocities during the Holocaust. It is taught in high school classes and served up as examples on CAHSEE, ...
Views: 826 - Persistent Characters in the Old Man and the Sea Could Take On Zeus or AP Macroeconomics - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Paul ThompsonPersistent, passionate characters make good stories. We love passionate characters that fight tooth and nail for what they want. Those characters that believe they would take on Thor to get their prize are the ones we return to again and again. Great Gatsby is a clear example of this; Jay ...
Views: 1154 - Mythology, Zeus, the Raven, and the Future of the Written Word - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Paul ThompsonTechnology seems to be advancing faster than we can keep up with it in these modern times. With bookstores closing and kindles and ipads flying off the shelves, we have to wonder how it will change the world of print. It is certainly affecting the way books are read. Will this technology impact ...
Views: 1600 - Great Gatsby setting as a Prequel to the Great Depression - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Paul ThompsonF.Scott Fitzgerald’s the Great Gatsby can be considered as a sort of prequel to the Great Depression. Its tale of social-climbing Midwesterners, illicit money making activities, lavish parties and economic class distinctions makes the novel appear as a critical study of the wealth and excess ...
Views: 1671 - Gender-Bending in Twelfth Night and To Kill a Mockingbird - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Paul ThompsonMuch stress there is a difference between gender and sex. And there certainly is. Sex is essentially biology, the male and female manifestations or to put it more plainly, the physical parts that come with being male or female. Gender, on the other hand, are the social norms, roles and ideals ...
Views: 1875 - Finding Utopia in Animal Farm and Lord of the Flies (Like Acing your AP Calculus Exam without Knowing Addition) - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Paul ThompsonSince the beginning of time human beings have imagined living in a utopia. It seems simple enough. In a perfect world everyone would live together in harmony, help each other out, there would be no war, no hunger, and no hate. It sounds pretty simple on the surface. Writers William Golding and ...
Views: 1446 - Depictions of Racism in To Kill a Mockingbird and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and the Social Psychology of Prejudice - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Paul ThompsonRight around the age of 10, there is a marked shift in a child's perspective. The world is no longer simply a wonderland of curiosities, but a popularity contest. Girls begin to wear makeup and form cliques, and boys become showmen, proving themselves with their fists. Think of Mean Girls or ...
Views: 2911 - Edmonton Toyota - Three Easy Maintenance Tasks You Can Do Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Amber WilsonEveryone seems to be finding many creative ways to be frugal. Even customers at Edmonton Toyota dealers seem to do that. When we talk about car maintenance procedures, most methods are best left to experienced mechanics. For example, if I want new paint on my vehicle, I go to our local ...
Views: 763