Creating an Educational Environment With Okemos Mi

Creating an Educational Environment With Okemos MiIn a time when distance learning is becoming more popular, it is great to find a company that provides services that will help make the learning experience as enjoyable as possible. Okemos Mi offers courses for Spanish and English language, and are experts in their fields, so that your time spent with them is enjoyable and productive.Their English class includes lessons covering grammar, sentence construction, writing short essays, and reading of literature in English. A video format is used for this course, so students can watch as the instructor speaks at their own pace. Teachers are available by phone or online to provide extra support and assistance.You can expect to take four hours of English classes each week, and this includes an evening session that is scheduled at convenient times for you. You do not have to leave home to take a lesson, and it is recommended that you get off the Internet after every lesson to do an exercise o r two. This allows you to take the time to read up on the English vocabulary, and it is a good idea to use a guide book.Students taking the English course at Okemos Mi should expect to meet twice a week at their school. Instructors can generally be contacted through email, but contact information can also be found in the phone book or online. However, students are urged to take some time to evaluate the online instruction.Of course, once you have completed the lessons, you will need to keep up with the practice, but because you are not expected to work at a set pace, there is time per week for your daily exercises and review sessions. The online teacher can even help you prepare for tests if you want to study outside of the classroom. This provides an educational component that you will not find at your local public school.Many parents of native English speakers are wondering whether to enroll their children in a non-English speaking school. Okemos Mi makes it possible for them to a ccomplish their goals. You may wonder if the schools are really better than online programs, but after seeing their learning experience, you may wonder the same thing.Okemos Mi is a very good choice for parents who want to provide their children with the educational benefits of learning in a school setting, but do not want to leave their homes. The classes and course materials are very well organized, and their instructional philosophy is one that you would find at any traditional school.

Volunteering In-Schools - Roses Story

Volunteering In-Schools - Rose's Story At the Foundation, we never cease to be amazed by the calibre of the volunteers that come forward to support our projects. Top-selling tutors, ex-teachers, retired professionals and promising undergraduates. What a group! At a recent training event we met Rose, a recent physics graduate who’d been tutoring under her own steam for years. We were so impressed with her passion â€" particularly her desire to open the door for young women in STEM. No time was wasted in finding her a school placement and right off the bat she started with 6 hours per week volunteering in the maths department. We reached out to find out a bit more about Rose and how she’s been getting on… Tell us a bit about you â€" how did you get to where you are now?     I grew up in South London and went to school in Tooting, where I did Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry at A-level. I went on to study for a bachelor’s degree in physics at Oxford University and graduated in July 2019 with a first. Now I’m back home and taking a few months off after finishing university, working in catering and teaching myself to code. How did you hear about the Foundation? How did you first get involved?   I have been a tutor in maths and science since I was 15, and I have always found it enjoyable and rewarding. On leaving university, I wanted to find a volunteering opportunity and after some research I discovered  Tutorfair  Foundation online and signed up! What are you doing with the Foundation this year?   Since the start of  November  I have been volunteering on Mondays at a school in Bethnal Green. I spend the first two hours of the day supporting a Year 12 Maths lesson, and the next two supporting a Year 13 Maths lesson. After lunch, I run a two-hour intervention session with 3-5 students, where we go over topics they are struggling with. What’s your favourite thing about volunteering with young people?   I really enjoy seeing the effect that a little extra help can achieve. It can be very hard to keep up in A-level maths, especially if the student isn’t very confident in their ability, but with a tutor there to fill the gaps, the student can really improve. What do you think is the biggest challenge working with young people?   Specifically  in maths, I have found that the biggest challenge is giving students the confidence to apply their knowledge from lessons and exercises to tests and exams. I try to keep this in mind when tutoring and get them to do lots of exam and harder questions. Has volunteering made you a better tutor? I definitely feel like a better tutor. Supporting lessons has given me an appreciation for the planning and structure of class teaching, and it’s interesting to see what approaches work best, and what students respond to. What’s your number one top tip for tutoring?   Listen to the student and let them do most of the work! If you plough ahead without them fully understanding the basics, then it will be really hard for them to make progress and gain confidence.

Economics How do you teach it when even experts disagree

Economics How do you teach it when even experts disagree Economics is an increasingly popular subject for students at AJ Tutoring, both at the high school and college levels. It’s also one of the most interestingâ€"and challengingâ€"to tutor because so little of it is scientifically testable the way chemistry or physics are. President Truman supposedly once asked if he could get an economic adviser with only one hand, so they would stop saying “on the one handbut on the other” Ideas in economics come, but they rarely goâ€"they just sort of pile up on one another! Theories like the Laffer Curve, Taylor Rule, Keynesianism, Monetarism, Behavioral Economics, and the Real Business Cycle all attempt to explain the real patterns we see in the economy or to prescribe a set of policies that will best manage it. However, since we can’t do a randomized test with two different economies to see which theories hold water, the process of coming to which theory is best is a long and winding road. One of the newest theories to gain prominence is Mo dern Monetary Theory, or MMT, a theory which has been discussed in economics circles for a long time but suddenly got thrust into the public eye when New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mentioned it in an interview with Anderson Cooper. Plenty of economists stepped in to explain to the public what MMT means and what the implications are. Brad DeLong, who teaches at UC Berkeley, and Noah Smith, who writes for Bloomberg, have two of the best takes in my opinion. The simple version is this: MMT proponents argue that since the Federal Government can create all the money it wants, there is no real need for taxes to fund programs directly. Instead, the government merely needs to pull enough money back out of the economy in the form of taxes, bond sales, or some other method to prevent inflation from getting too high. Supporters say this gives the government more options to deal with economic situations like the 2008 financial crisis in which the economy is depressed and even v ery low interest rates aren’t producing inflation. Others say that this way of approaching the economy gives members of Congress, rather than the experts at the Federal Reserve, too much power over delicate economic balancing acts.So, do students need to start learning yet another economics term?  Probably not yet, at least not in high school! While there are many economic theories discussed in popular economics textbooks, most AP classes follow the AP Course Description, which is updated only every few years. AJ Tutoring’s academic departments carefully track new changes and make sure that all of our economics tutors and materials align with AP standards. Students can be confident that their tutors will be well prepared to teach them the material most relevant for the test even as new economic ideas gain prominence and old ones are called into question. However, other classesâ€"especially undergraduate coursesâ€"can vary a great deal more! This is where having a one-on-one tut or can be particularly valuable. Every time I meet with a college-level economics student for the first time, I ask for the syllabus and any textbooks being used and make sure I’m following the course carefully. Every professor has his or her own ideas of what models and theories are most important to learn. This reality makes tutoring college economics students a challenge, but it also keeps it interesting as I get to teach from multiple perspectives at varied universities!If you or your student need individualized and expert help with a challenging economics course, please reach out to us today!

Show Students the Real Purpose of Math - ALOHA Mind Math

Show Students the Real Purpose of Math Show Students the Real Purpose of Math 1 Like Show Students the Real Purpose of Math Mathematics is an essential and mandatory part of academic life for students. However, many students are uninformed when it comes to the purposes of math outside of the classroom. Math is not always about constructing angles, drawing transversals or solving for x. Love for math can be kindled consistently only if the school, teachers, parents, and tutors can demonstrate the real-life value of math, which is much more important than memorizing formulas to earn passing grades. Applications of Math in real-life Dont teach mathematical concepts; get students to experiment with them. Ask students to budget or manage a program at school to show them the application of math not only in the confines of a classroom, but also in the real world. Fun with numbers can be brought about by designing creative worksheets and case studies, or creating competitions. At every grade level, you can find relevant and engaging activities that require the math skills being taught so make sure those are implemented. Purposeful math activities are better than text-book problems Repetitive text book problems can dampen students interest in solving problems. Word problems often are hypothetical and rhetorical, and they lose the real-life connections and applications. Use longer form case studies that require many steps and more complex problems to solve. Acting as managers and problem solvers while applying the knowledge they are acquiring will help that material be digested more thoroughly and will increase engagement of the students. Math excellence can create responsible citizens, not just mathematicians Academic success in math is often projected with charming visuals of high paying jobs or lucrative careers behind a computer. What can be transformative is the demonstration of the relevance of the subject in every walk of life and not specific to a professional career. To make a budget for the family, to plan your next vacation, to shop online competitively, you need the power of math. Living within your means and in harmony with natural resources are fundamental to creating good and responsible citizens. Showing how math can help bridge this gap can encourage students to truly understand its importance. By encouraging planning, budgeting and optimization, from elementary school and up, math education builds not only mathematicians but also capable communities. Not every chapter in your math text-book will come of use every day. But the real purpose of learning math is to help you solve real-life problems in a scientific manner. Highlight the need for clarity and decisiveness in students and show them how quantification of real-life purposes strengthens them with more negotiating power. Numbers give them knowledge, empowers them and encourages them to question stereotypical decisions taken with subjectivity.

Attacks on Teachers has reached shocking levels - Tutor Hunt Blog

Attacks on Teachers has reached shocking levels Attacks on Teachers has reached shocking levels Attacks on Teachers has reached shocking levelsSchoolsIt seems barely a week can pass without another school shooting in America - and while we may think ourselves lucky that our children are not under such risk of violence in their places of study, we should be aware that UK classrooms can still be a dangerous place, for both pupils and teachers. The Labor force survey, conducted by the office for national statistics, investigates the employment circumstances of the UK population. In a recently published major study it questioned 40,000 UK residents, asking them about any work related injuries - specifically those injuries relating to an assault. The study lasted six years, covering the period between 2009 and 2015 - and its results were shocking. It found that there were on average 8000 attacks per year in primary and secondary schools - actual attacks that were severe enough that the teacher was required to report them. The GMB (General and Municipal Workers) trade union instigated its own survey in 2016, specifically focussing on support staff - ; and the results depicted a dismal account of violence against teachers in schools. An astonishing 54% of teaching assistants said they have been physically assaulted or abused, with one in ten saying they are on average assaulted once a month. 9% list a single assault per term, and 17% said they have been assaulted in the past year. Almost 25% of support teachers also said that they are verbally abused by pupils at least once a week. Some of the specific cases make for disturbing reading, with staff saying they have been punched and kicked, and even strangled in class; other teachers said they have had all kinds of projectiles, including tables and chairs, thrown at them. 29% of support staff say they have been injured by pupils, and 21% said it has had a detrimental effect on their working life. One teacher, who wished to remain anonymous, told of the ongoing fear they live with after being assaulted by a child in school: `I was extremely shocked and frightened and feel emotionally exhausted - I am very worried this child will attempt to attack me again. I have said I don`t want the child anywhere near me.` Imagine an administrative job, or a position in any well known bank or other private sector position, where more than one in five of the staff said workplace violence was having a determent ail effect on their ability to perform their tasks. Such a shocking statistic would be rightfully decried as unacceptable - it would be classed as a scandal, and the company in which such atrocities took place would be excoriated in the press. Because these widespread misdemeanours are occurring in schools though, little notice seems to be given to them. There are also unsettling signs that this problem is only getting worse, with figures revealed under the Freedom of Information Act showing that across the whole of the UK there has been a 50% increase reported to the police between 2014 and 2016. Karen Leonard, a national officer for the GMB said `No one should have to put up with being attacked while at work and our members are no different. The results of this survey make truly disturbing reading, with teaching assistants, caretakers, lunchtime supervisors and more experiencing shocking levels of violence. Many are left with terrible mental and physical scars. GMB demands a zero-tolerance approach to violence in schools with proper, reliable support systems in place for those who do experience it.` I have heard stories from friends of mine, teachers working in London and other cities in the UK, who tell me they are often afraid to even restrain a pupil who is attacking them, so severe could be the repercussions. In the litigious society we live in caution and restraint must be the mantras for teachers in the classroom, whatever the violence of the situation. The Department of Education attempted to address this issue, recently saying a `tough but proportionate` response by teachers when faced with violence were acceptable. `This government has taken decisive action to put teachers back in charge of the classroom by giving them the powers they need to tackle poor behaviour and discipline, and has scrapped `no touch` rules that stopped teachers removing disruptive pupils from classrooms. Teachers and school staff have a right to feel safe while doing their jobs, and violence towards them is completely unacceptable.` 24 months ago0Add a Comment

5 Ways to Make a Biography Report Fun - by TutorNerds

5 Ways to Make a Biography Report Fun - by TutorNerds Orange County English Tutoring Tips: 5 ways to make a biography report fun Most elementary school kids will write a biography of a historical figure at some point during the year. This is an important assignment that teaches kids many lessons including the difference between fiction and non-fiction reading, history, political science, civil rights movements, and so on. However, some biography reports can be dry in that kids are reading about facts and dates rather than immersing themselves in a fiction story about intrigue an adventure. However, there are some ways to make a biography report fun and exciting and also help a student learn about the importance of the figure assigned to them get a high grade on your biography report with the help of Orange County English tutoring from TutorNerds. 1.   Choose a person youre interested in Usually, students get to choose from a few different historical figures when writing a biography. Most students wont know too much about their choices until they pick one and get started. Unfortunately, sometimes the person they chose is not especially interesting to them for one reason or another, and they lose interest in the assignment altogether. Its worth it to help kids do a little bit of preliminary research on their different choices so they can choose to write about someone they think is cool. This can make the assignment more fun overall and help encourage the student to be independent and research on their own. 2. Gather age-appropriate resources There are several resources available geared especially towards elementary school students that use language and vocabulary they can understand. Also, these resources often condense complicated information into smaller paragraphs. When researching, students often find material that is meant for an older audience, which can make it harder to understand. School libraries and websites recommended by the classroom teacher can be helpful for these types of assignments. Parents can also help kids look for visual resources that give them an idea of what it was like to live in the period and country of the subject. 3. Add a creative element Most teachers will allow students to draw a picture of the subject of their biography or even of an imaginary setting from the time the person lived. Sometimes this is a required part of the assignment, but more often than not its extra credit, which is why many students dont do it. However, adding a creative element can help maintain the interest of a younger student and give them a well-rounded educational experience. Additionally, a little bit of extra credit can always be helpful to keep a student’s GPA high at any age. 4. Ask why Most students already know about the five Ws â€" who, what, when, where, and why â€" but the most important one to focus on is the last. Students should be asking themselves why a person did what they did, why did they react in a certain way, why did they become famous or infamous? When students ask why it sparks their mind to dig deeper and think about the situation at hand (READ: 5 Tips for Success in English). 5. Understand the context If a student is writing about somebody who lived a long time ago, they might not yet understand the context in which the person lived. Something thats not a big deal today might have been a really important contribution 100 or 200 years ago. What is commonplace in modern times might have been unique when the person was living. It’s helpful if students at this age can learn context from a parent or tutor before they get into all of the details of a biography assignment. Whether you’re in high school or college, do well in your English classes with the help of private Orange County English tutoring from TutorNerds. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

How To Expand Your Part-Time Job Search Beyond The Corporate World

How To Expand Your Part-Time Job Search Beyond The Corporate World pexels.com   Check Out Local Institutions No matter where you live or where you want to move, there are a few institutions that basically every community possesses. And unless you check you will not know if they are hiring. There are museums, theaters, libraries and more. You do not need to check out the huge city and state-run organizations but check out non-profit organizations that appeal to you. The same jobs that corporations are looking to fill, these little organizations also offer the same jobs. Do accounting or book keeping? Have office experience? These organizations require employees with the same skills, just set towards a different goal. Working for a smaller organization might even be more fulfilling if you care about the mission and the work that the organization does. They might not have job listings on their website or have postings on job boards like big corporate companies. You will probably need to do some leg work and scope the places out for yourself to see if they are hiring or even interested in creating a new position. You can network and volunteer to make yourself known and useful. It might take a little bit more work to find a part-time job and apply for it at one of these local institutions but, for you, it might be a lot more fulfilling in the long run. Connect Via Your Religious Institution If you are religious, or even if you are not, there are lots of religious institutions anywhere that you go. Use this as a hook-up to find a job that is more interesting and appealing to you. They can offer many other jobs besides one that is religious in nature. Every organization is, at its core, a business and the same technical positions need to be filled at every one. If that religious institution does not have any open jobs, they might be able to connect you to other religious institutions in the area that do. You can also connect with congregants, many of which might be affiliated with the same kinds of organizations that you want to work for. There are federations and other forms of groups that you can find interesting work with. pexels.com Discover Local Businesses There are plenty of businesses where you live that are not corporate organizations as well and they are often looking for hard working employees with a different kind of outlook on life, one that is not compatible with working in a corporate setting. They could be the perfect fit for you â€" you just need to go seek them out. Art galleries, little bakeries, and boutique shops are just a few examples. They might have smaller staffs and be less public with their job postings as well because they want to be more selective. Working at a small, local business is definitely different than working in a corporate setting. At a corporate organization, you can be just a small fish in a big pond where you will not know that many people (especially those outside your department). But at a local organization, everyone knows everyone and you are all working together. They are looking for just the right person to complement the work environment and family that they have already established. Community Culture Job Boards Another great place to branch out in your search for a part-time job out of the corporate world is the job boards of the local council of culture and arts. Most towns and cities have one, though you will need to check how active yours is. But they often list exclusive job postings for local arts and culture organizations so if you check there, you might get an inside scoop on open jobs at the kinds of places that are not corporate and that you might be interested in working at. They often send out newsletters which you can sign up for or post about the job openings on their Facebook page, if they have one, as well that you can follow to stay up to date.

Learn English Tutor - How to Find a Good Program?

Learn English Tutor - How to Find a Good Program?If you are looking for a quality ESL tutor in Korea then there are some things that you need to know. This is because there are so many programs that offer these services. There are also those that are pretty much scams. In this article, I will try to give you the best tips that will help you find the perfect program to help you learn English.First of all, you have to know that the global communication is based on the English language which speaks most countries of the world. You have to know that your proficiency in this language should be high. That is why you should go to an institute that offer the programs. You need to go to an institution that offers the learning method which can help you to get good scores. The importance of being good in the English language is high.Be prepared to spend some time in a class. As many of you already know, you can't study a lot in one day. So you need to choose a school that can provide you a good study time. Moreover, you should also choose a program that gives you the flexibility to meet your schedule.When it comes to choosing a program, make sure that the teacher has experience in this field. That is why you need to check their credentials. You also need to find a school where you can find the programs of many other students.Things like the cost, availability, quality and flexibility are important to consider. If you will be able to find the right program, then you will have a chance to earn some money as well. I think that you also need to understand that English is not that easy language. That is why you should spend some time studying a bit before trying to speak it.You also need to be ready to spend some time on the business side of it. You have to find out how to have some contacts and how to start making some money from this course.In conclusion, you should know that you need to prepare yourself for English as well as Korean classes. With a bit of research, you will be able to find the right program that can help you. However, you should have the chance to see it first before signing up for it.

What Should You Know About Getting A Construction Supervisor License?

What Should You Know About Getting A Construction Supervisor License?If you're interested in becoming a construction supervisor or are already in one, it is important to obtain a construction supervisor license before continuing on with your career. In the United States, each state has its own state agency which regulates construction supervisors. As you prepare to obtain your license, you'll have to complete a training course that will help you qualify. A construction supervisor license means that you will be responsible for supervising the construction of any building or other structure within the state in which you hold a license.There are a number of different courses that are available and you will need to complete the same type of course in order to qualify for your license. You will first need to take a survey program, followed by an occupational safety program, and finally a fire fighting course. If you are interested in starting a construction business or if you are currentl y working in the construction industry, you may be required to complete an additional training course as well. The programs offered are usually either one-year courses or two-year courses, and although they don't offer the same career opportunities as an actual construction supervisor license, they can give you some knowledge about different construction techniques and safety procedures that are usually not taught during the survey program.The survey program will require that you go through basic education that includes classes on safety, construction, and environmental considerations. These classes will help you learn all about public works and how they work. Once you've learned the basics, you will have to take a series of practical and theoretical training programs that will be based on the kinds of construction you are going to be doing. Your training program will include topics such as designing projects, getting permits, and coordinating the construction process.The occupation al safety program will teach you all about health and safety regulations for construction sites. This includes environmental rules, standards for workers, and how to ensure the health and safety of the employees. It also includes materials handling, safety for workers and equipment, construction inspection, and other topics you need to know about in order to become a construction supervisor. One other important topic that will be covered is the appropriate use of tools.You will have to complete your survey program prior to applying for your license, and once you have completed this, you will need to complete the occupational safety program. This is because it will have to be the first thing you learned in order to get your construction supervisor license. It is very important that all supervisors are familiar with the guidelines and regulations set forth by the state's licensing agency.The other reason why you will need to get your construction supervisor license is because the requ irement states that you have to make sure that all workers on the job are covered under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA standards are designed to protect workers against specific health risks and this includes making sure that they are protected from airborne dust and toxic substances.It is also important to remember that you need to get your construction supervisor license in order to provide work protection for yourself and others on the job. Getting your license will give you a higher degree of safety for everyone that you work with.