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How to Get the Gist of Hegel

By Larry Fike, M.Phil.

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Hegel. Ugh. Why bother? Lots of reasons. Obscure, perhaps, but lots of reasons. I'll give you a few. The whole idea of "self-actualization" probably stems from some of his insights... more »

How to Get the Most Out of Homeschool Field Trips

By AHermitt

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Before my home schooled kids started taking classes outside of the home, they would tell people that they did not study science. People would look at me horrified, and I would be stuck to explain that while we did not have a formal science ... more »

How to Get Travel Scholarships

By eHow Education Editor

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A travel scholarship is different than a study abroad scholarship. A travel scholarship is a way for students to see new places and broaden their educational background. The scholarship money is usually restricted to international travel. Whether ... more »

How to get your preschooler to enjoy reading

By kml1977

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Want your preschooler to enjoy reading? It is most critical at this stage to want your preschooler to read to you, as much as you read to them. Let your preschooler read stories of interest to them. What does your child like the most?Find books ... more »

How to Get Your Videos Into Articles

By TheAfricanQueen

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Adding a video to an eHow article is fun as well as rewarding. This article only relates on how to add a video that has been downloaded to a computer... more »

How to give an open air language lesson

By DeLiseFV

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I love to teach and have always had good teaching experiences. I love inventing ways to get my students to speak English. Organizing intercultural exchanges with English speaking students along with travel and special events is one way. I believe ... more »

How to Give Minimal Compliance While Homeschooling

By Jane Smith

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Homeschooling is a liberating experience. Freed from such restrictions as dividing learning into subjects, learning during specific hours or keeping school on particular days, it can be startling, annoying, or downright aggravating when you ... more »

How to Give Your Homeschooler Standardized Tests

By AHermitt

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Depending on what state you live in, you may be required to give your home school student standardized tests. Use this guide to help you test your homeschooler appropriately... more »

How to Go to a Drafting and Design Trade School

By eHow Education Editor

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Today's drafters and designers craft technical drawings of everything from refrigerators to automobiles using computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) software applications. From the drawings, builders and manufacturers construct their products. ... more »

How to Go to College and Not Gain Weight

By eHow Education Editor

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When you go to college for the first time, you may have the urge to explore your new freedom by experiencing every new food possibility that is offered to you. But in order to avoid that notorious freshman 15, use these tips to find a way to ... more »

How to Go to College in Argentina

By eHow Education Editor

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Argentina holds adventure every corner you turn, and you will learn more a day here than you would weeks in a classroom. Read on to learn how to go to college in Argentina... more »

How to Go to West Point

By eHow Education Editor

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What an honor it is to be accepted into a military academy with such history and prestige. Cadets at West Point become a part of the United States Army and receive one of the best college education experiences offered in the United States... more »

How to Graduate Phi Beta Kappa

By eHow Education Editor

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Graduating Phi Beta Kappa is a huge honor, and can open doors for you later in life. Here's how to do it... more »

How to Grow Lima Beans in a Jar

By Paula Parker

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Would you like to combine a science experiment that your children will enjoy for months to come? Try growing lima beans in a jar. It teaches them basic Earth science and gives them something they can plant in the family garden later in the spring... more »

How to handle team problems

By NewOrleansGirl

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Arguments, disagreements, rivalries and cliques can be found on almost any team. Some are unavoidable and should be expected, but NOT necessarily tolerated. The key to a good team is working together toward a common goal. It's best to address ... more »

How to Have a Successful Freshman Year

By ah4612

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College can be very exciting for incoming freshman as they get freedom from their parents and the opportunity to make new friends and try new things. However, some individuals don’t make it past their freshman year due to too much partying, poor ... more »

How to Have Fun Learning about the English Language

By laurapayne

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If you have always been fascinated with language and have been curious to know more about the rules and reasons behind them - but you haven’t wanted to read a dull text book; there are other ways to learn more and have fun while you are doing it. ... more »

How to have good grades and pass a class

By Andre' J. Bolton

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Do you wanna get ahead a class, that you really don't want to take? Do you just want to pass the class? Keep reading for great tips!!!.. more »

How to Help a Child With Nonverbal Learning Disorder

By Lori Lucero

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Imagine how life would be if the only way you had of obtaining information through verbal means. Though our society places a high premium on strong verbal skills, we have so many other ways of obtaining and processing new information. We use ... more »

How to Help a Failing Child Pass

By eHow Education Editor

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Failing a course or even a whole grade in school can be a devastating event for a child. Parents who are concerned about their child's performance and success in school can help a child pass by following a few steps... more »

How to Help a Fifth Grader Succeed in School

By eHow Education Editor

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Succeeding in fifth grade builds confidence and self-esteem in a child. To help a fifth grader succeed in school, follow these steps... more »

How to Help a High School Senior Succeed in School

By eHow Education Editor

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For many high school seniors, this final year is the end of era or a prison term, depending on your child's outlook. They may be inclined to goof off. While it is definitely a year of celebration, it also needs to be year of hard work and ... more »

How to Help a Struggling First Grader with Reading

By JanCast2007

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Encouraging a young child to read will start them on a life long enjoyment with books. Unfortunately, reading can be a struggle for some children, and this can discourage and turn them off to reading altogether. If your first grader is ... more »

How to Help Children Memorize

By eHow Education Editor

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If you're child has trouble remembering studies or tasks, you can help him by honing his memory. Not eveyone is born with strong recall, but you can enhance what your child already has with a few practices... more »

How to Help Christian Home Schooled Kids Socialize

By eHow Education Editor

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When your children study at home, they lose a chance to socialize with their peers through the daily interaction traditional classrooms offer. Helping Christian home-schooled kids socialize can be a challenge, but with various community ... more »