Adult Education

Maintaining discipline in a classroom is essential to student learning. When the students happen to be incarcerated, maintaining discipline can be even more challenging. Teaching a group of adults...

The role of leadership at any educational level is exponential to its success within the community. In today's modern world, where education is so crucial to the workforce, leadership in...

English is a difficult language to learn, and as such it can be a difficult language to teach. Those who teach English in a foreign country usually have the advantage of teaching learners who all...

More older Americans are flocking back to the classroom now than ever before. Many professors enjoy having older students in class because the entire class benefits from the elders' insights....

Managing a modern classroom full of distracted (and distracting) students is not quite as easy as it was in "days of yore," when the teacher lectured (wooden stick in hand) and demanded (and got)...

Online education, also known as the virtual classroom, lets you pursue additional education even if you are unable to attend on-campus classes. Taking advantage of the growth of the World Wide...

Most ESL classes follow some previously established program of teaching. That program always has its own exercises built into its books, worksheets, and videos. But many teachers find the...

Learning a second or third language is a challenge, no matter what your age is. However, there are few things as useful as learning a language, especially one such as English, which can be used...

A paraprofessional, also known as a teacher's aid, is a career that allows you to be in the classroom, without having the responsibility of being a lead teacher. All state departments of...

Mouth-to-mouth ventilation has become an invaluable practice since its development in the late 1950s. Here is an overview of the different types of CPR training that can prepare you for certification.

If you’re enrolled at a college’s Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language program, you are likely to have a practicum where you are mentored and monitored as you develop your own lesson...

Teaching Spanish to adults is a challenging but rewarding activity. Classroom interaction is fun and educational for both students and teachers. If you've never taught a foreign language before,...

Many people are taking courses to enhance their career possibilities or to improve skills for their existing job. And the majority of people are taking continuing education courses online. But how...

When students can apply the concepts they learn in the classroom to real life, their learning experience deepens. Some adult learners are ready for change and are more open to making connections...

If your classroom is getting dull and boring you might want to consider using and ice breaker. These neat little activities are not just for the first day of class. Use them throughout the course...

You begrudgingly take the oral communication class that is necessary for you to graduate. You’ve put it off as long as possible and now it’s go time. Or maybe in another class your teacher has...