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Category: Back to School

Creating an Effective and Engaging Classroom Environment
Back to School, Featured Sections

Creating an Effective and Engaging Classroom Environment

Maria A. ManetaSeptember 2, 2024June 27, 2024

As the new school year approaches, teachers everywhere are gearing up to create classrooms that are not just places of…

Strategies for Keeping Students Motivated and Engaged from the Beginning
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Strategies for Keeping Students Motivated and Engaged from the Beginning

Sofia MartavatziSeptember 1, 2024June 26, 2024

While teaching and learning may seem joyful, even the most well-intentioned teachers can face difficulties in keeping students on task.…

Preparing for a Successful Academic Year
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Preparing for a Successful Academic Year

ELT NewsNovember 1, 2023

  As the new school year approaches, teachers and school owners need to carefully plan and organize procedures to ensure…

Building Study Skills for Students with Dyslexia; 8+2 practical strategies
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Building Study Skills for Students with Dyslexia; 8+2 practical strategies

ELT NewsSeptember 29, 2023

“He doesn’t study at all!”  “She should study more!”  “We always fight about studying!” Those are concerns frequently discussed by…

A quick win for Teachers’ well-being just before diving into the new school year
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A quick win for Teachers’ well-being just before diving into the new school year

ELT NewsSeptember 29, 2023

Embarking on a prosperous academic year necessitates meticulous planning, efficient organization, and the establishment of a conducive learning atmosphere that…

Teachers And Parents…Two Roles…One Person
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Teachers And Parents…Two Roles…One Person

ELT NewsSeptember 29, 2023

  How Many Things Can We Juggle? Summer holidays had been a blessing for most of us, hanging out with…

Be the reason someone feels welcomed, loved, and supported
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Be the reason someone feels welcomed, loved, and supported

ELT NewsSeptember 29, 2023

Creating and maintaining a positive learning environment that fosters a sense of safety for students poses a challenge for educators.…

The Fresh Start Effect    
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The Fresh Start Effect    

ELT NewsSeptember 29, 2023

  I find the beginning of the school year a time of excitement, preparation, anxiety, expectations; a whirlwind of emotions…

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Back To School 

ELT NewsSeptember 22, 2023

  After the holidays, returning to school marks a fresh beginning for many. It’s a time when new aspirations are…

Content is the king; Engagement is the queen & Lady or Lord rules the house
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Content is the king; Engagement is the queen & Lady or Lord rules the house

ELT NewsSeptember 22, 2023

  Back to school is all about setting targets, inspiring, motivating and drawing the pathway to achieving class goals. It…

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