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Ideas on moral education: How to boost confidence in children?

VIRTUE LESSONS: What parents should not do

Luckily, there is no set formula on how to raise children, because each child is different, unique, so parent’s relationships with their children are one of a kind.

Knowing this, when you are trying to bring up your child, you should always have in mind – that there are things which are counter productive when talking with a child (trying to correct him/her in her/his action) and it is question of what parents should not do under any condition.
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Macedonian teacher runs for global award

 

 

Vesela Bogdanovic is a Macedonian teacher who lives in Bitola and works as a primary school teacher at the elementary school Koco Racin, in the village Ivanjevci, Mogila, Bitola region, for 12 years. She is the author of four web pages and over 200 short educational movies for children, recorded in her colorful classroom and school yard. The movies are showing the everyday educational practice and are live encyclopedia of excellent pedagogical examples.

She won numerous state and international awards from the educational sphere and was nominated an educational Microsoft expert from Macedonia. You can read more about her work and achievements in the interview prepared by Cultus.
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5 Ways math strengthens learning

The recent controversy over teaching common core math has revived the discussion of math as it relates to other subjects. There is no denying the foundational role of mathematics in education. By its very nature, math begins with fixed principles and empirical data upon which fields based on quantity, structure, space, and change can be applied. It is the most elemental of school topics, and its comprehension does strengthen learning in other subjects. Let’s examine ways that proficiency in math can enhance performance in other disciplines:
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6 tools you may need in higher education

 

If you’re getting ready to go off to college, you’ve probably thought about what you should bring.

You might even have a packing list already. Before you consider you list complete, though, take a look at these six things that you may need – you might find out your list isn’t quite complete after all.
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Great ways to save money while attending college

College can be very expensive, even with financial aid and scholarships. Everything from textbooks, transportation, food, entertainment and supplies, these all cost money. Learning responsible financial management will prove to be important during college years and beyond. College students can avoid creating a large amount of debt by looking for ways that they can save money. If you want to avoid accumulating a huge debt, it is important that manage your money and expenses in a responsible manner. To help you out, here are some ways to save money while attending college.

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A Quick guide to aged care training

 

If you’re looking to get more out of your 9-to-5 job — and you think that helping older people would be a great way to spend your time — you may be a perfect fit for aged care training!

What exactly would you do?

As an aged care worker, you would work in a special facility or even in someone’s personal home. Either way, you’d be responsible for providing everything from basic care, like helping with bathing and going to the bathroom, to helping senior citizens run their errands, get exercise, and handle their other daily activities. You would also offer emotional support. After all, many aged citizens don’t have a shoulder to lean on!

Some aged citizens only need a little bit of help, while others need a professional to take care of everything. You may need to lift people out of bed (luckily, there are special hoists and lifting machines that can make this easier!), so you’ll need to have some physical strength. You’ll also need to be able to work long hours on your feet, just like a nurse would.
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