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1. Keep up with your school work. Teachers hate nothing more than having to force students to do their homework and see the kids’ eyes roll (that can sometimes be insulting). If you really want to be a teacher’s favourite, do extra work or put extra effort into all of your work. Who knows, you

In Nigeria and most sub-Saharan Africa, while formal employment is still highly prized, government across the sub-region are eyeing the growing culture of entrepreneurship. These small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) dominate the private sector of the Nigerian economy, but often time, these young entrepreneurs complain of lack of access to fund as a major

A bullied US high school student received a public apology from his tormentor after 100 Facebook ‘friends’ turned up at his school in support of the teenage victim. Halsey Parkerson was the target of a fellow student at South Salem High School, in Oregon, who had taunted him about not having any friends. When his

One full glass of water first thing in the morming is very crucial! Make water a top priority each morning! While its importance is no secret, sipping water first thing in the morning that can significantly alter your day – for the better! Whether you’re looking to lose weight or simply stay healthy, here are

Procrastination is one of the most common problems with students. However, it is not uncommon to encounter a number of students who need help with overcoming the habit of putting things off for tomorrow.  So what does procrastination look like? Procrastination may take the following forms: – Distraction           – Indecision

Homework is a pain in the butt and an even more pain in the butt for teens and kids who have to do it. Usually, we try to make excuses from doing homework or procrastinate until the last moment when we absolutely have to do it. There are a couple of things which would prevent

It is important to discover as much as you can about who you are. For you are the creator of your life, and thus, the most important person in your world! If you believe that others are responsible for making you happy, you become a victim of other’s choices. You are complete just as you

Space Make room, mentally and physically, for studying. Usually you’re studying for something specific, such as an exam. This can seem daunting, like a mountain to climb. If this sounds familiar, take a deep breath and pause for a moment before you start. Think of how you make yourself comfortable when you do something you

Elements teachers can foster in classroom learning environment Confidence Learning can be challeging, strenous, draining, and messy. To venture forth day after day in new learning requires a measure of confidece. Empowering students to make choices and decisions, taking ownership of learning experiences and reslts, designing learning tasks which are challenging while at the same

(By Katie Lepi) More students than ever are learning with a smartphone by their side. While some teachers fear that these devices distract students from their lessons, savvy educators embrace the latest technologies to engage with their students and encourage new learning strategies. Three of the most popular smartphone features – texting, social networking, and