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Teaching always requires a creative approach to keep kids engaged and interested in learning new material. Get creative teaching ideas with tips from a teacher in this free video series on education.
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Document sources using traditional and MLA methods by citing the information as a footnote at the end of the quote. List the author and publication information when documenting important references using tips from a teacher in this free video on education.
When setting the style for a speech, determine who your audience is, decide on a suitable tone and determine whether or not you're arguing for or against the topic. Create a well-balanced speech that helps engage the audience with tips from a teacher in this free video on education.
When preparing a speech, research important facts or statistics to capture the attention of the audience, and practice speaking in front of people to improve your delivery. Focus on the crowd as a whole to avoid stressing out during an important speech with help from a teacher in this free video on education.
When writing an essay, introduce a thesis at the end of the introduction, present an argument using credible information and provide a conclusion that addresses specific points within the thesis. Write a powerful essay that will help open discussion for debate with tips from a teacher in this free video on education.
Grade documents and papers with percentages by using a bell curve or a scale grade system to determine the appropriate score. Incorporate point systems popularized by Western grading standards with tips from a teacher in this free video on education.
Create a survey by including a variety of questions with yes and no answers, suggestive answers that use variables and questions with open-ended answers, before tabulating the results to compare the data. Create a well-rounded survey by asking appropriate questions in a variety of formats with tips from a teacher in this free video on education.
Teach English to adults by choosing topics, vocabulary and expressions that are relative to situations in their normal daily life. Practice speaking, perform common activities and learn a foreign language with tips from a teacher in this free video on education.
Teach basic conversational English to people by keeping things simple, practicing introductions that provide personal information and discussing topics relative to their homes and family. Teach English sentence structure, grammar and vocabulary with help from a teacher in this free video on education.
When writing a college paper, start with an introduction that includes a thesis, followed by several arguments that support the thesis and a conclusion that re-iterates the important points of the paper. Research pertinent information that supports the claims of your paper to provide a strong argument with tips from a teacher in this free video on education.
There are three main types of college-level research papers that are written frequently, which are descriptive, analytical and comparative. Use a variety of sources to provide credible information throughout a research paper with tips from a teacher in this free video on education.
Calculating restaurant tips typically varies depending on the country and the cultural standards of that country. Tipping between 15 and 20 percent is usually recommended in the United States depending on service. Learn to quickly and efficiently calculate restaurant tips with help from a teacher in this free video on tipping.
Communicate better in business settings by being concise and specific when relating information via phone or email. Reduce the possibility of miscommunication by following important tips from a teacher in this free video on communication skills.
Communicate better on the phone by identifying the caller, identifying the recipient, asking simple questions and identifying the subject of the call. Learn to communicate effectively over the phone with tips from a teacher in this free video on communication skills.
Teachers play an integral role in the development and education of children. Working in schools, academies or a community setting, a teacher's job focuses on facilitating student learning through lessons and demonstrations. High school teachers, in particular, play an important role in helping prepare students for college and jobs in the real world. All teachers, high school teachers included, face the difficult job of keeping students engaged and excited about learning. While education careers are quite difficult, for most teachers the benefit of shaping young minds far outweighs the challenges. In this free video on education, teacher Michael Walter Mitchell discusses several topics related to teaching English. Mitchell begins by explaining how to document sources using traditional and MLA methods, how to set the style for a speech, prepare a speech and write an essay. He also discusses how to grade with percentages, create a survey, teach basic conversational English and write college papers. Watch these free videos and learn more about teaching English today.
Michael Walter Mitchell Michael Walter Mitchell has a masters degree in education from the University of California, Los Angeles. He has been teaching English and history at various secondary schools. He's also worked as a news broadcaster, as the director of the English language section and as a producer of two Hungarian radio stations. He is currently working as an English and history professor at McDaniel College in Budapest, and is involved in several summer camp and inter-cultural exchange programs. He also has a company specialized in voice-overs, translations and proofreading.dkdk
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