Friday, March 27, 2020

How Much Is Private Sat Tutoring?

How Much Is Private Sat Tutoring?There are many ways to determine the cost of a Private Sat Tutoring course. The reason for this is that in the world of education, most all teachers and educational systems look at the cost in the classroom, which should be the amount of money a student spends for each subject learned, rather than on the number of subjects a student can learn. Therefore, the curriculum should be based on the amount of money the student will spend per subject learned.This can be done by looking at the precise cost of the textbooks that are being used, whether the books are used to learn about topics relevant to the content of the course. The instructional materials can also be looked at, how many times they are used and whether the materials are time efficient. The other components of the instruction should also be taken into consideration to determine how much it would cost to pay for private tutors for private tuition.In fact, most schools and universities in the US and Europe already do the exact same thing for private tuition. This is usually done using a 'job-by-job' approach to the cost of private tuition. This is because it is cheaper to assign a class to a tutor than it is to pay an employee to do the work.It is important to note that private tuition for ESL courses is different because the instructor would be the one making the initial presentation of the material. Therefore, this does not include the tuition of ESL lessons because it is the private tutor who would be doing the work.To be able to determine the cost of private tuition, it is necessary to get as much information as possible from the tutor about the materials he or she will use and what they will be used for. This would include how often a tutor uses the textbook or reference material. Since the tutor is the person who is actually teaching the students, he or she should be able to show the student what works and what does not, since the instructor might have the answer on t he screen.Of course, a tutor also needs to have his or her own time and be available when necessary. If the student or parent would be more comfortable with the tutor being present during the lesson, then the tuition cost will be lower. Sometimes, the instructor could be asked to provide the reference material for the student in the form of a study guide.It is possible to take the financial aspect of private tuition and make the tuition more affordable to the student. The more choices a student has to choose from, the less it will cost to pay for the private tuition.

Friday, March 6, 2020

6 Things I can do when Im bored at Work - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / 6 Things I can do when I’m bored at Work - Introvert Whisperer 6 Things I can do when I’m bored at Work It’s one thing to be in a job that moves fast and has a certain amount of stress but when you’re bored at work that is something else entirely.  A boring job means that you don’t have enough mental stimulation to keep you and your mind active.      The days drag on forever and eventually, you feel like you’re going nowhere.  What do you do when your work has become too routine making it boring, uninteresting and something you dread going to? There are some things you can do to kick it up a notch and get reignited by what you do each day â€" but more than likely you’re going to have to be the one to make that happen.  Here are some tips for turning boring into brilliant: Improve things.  In most businesses, many things can stand to be improved.  Improvement can mean anything from a more efficient and faster way of getting something done all the way to automating something that was done manually.  Pick out a couple of things that could stand to be done better and be the champion for improvement. Change your routine.  Certainly, there may be some tasks that have to be completed at a certain time but many things can shift based on your own schedule.  Figure out a different timing.  Look to see if you could do certain things once a week versus daily and if not weekly then at a different frequency. Ask to do more.  Chances are if you’re bored, you don’t have enough to keep you working all day.  Look around to see if someone needs to offload their work to lighten the load or look for something that might be neglected that you could do. Learn new things.  There are functions in your business you may know little about.  Take it upon yourself to go learn what those functions are.  In the process, you may pick up a new skill or be positioned to take on some new activities.  You might also look into taking a class to learn new skills that would be useful in your company. Trade jobs.  You might work in an area where each person has a related position and work to do.  Check out these other jobs and suggest to a peer that you might trade jobs for a quarter simply to give the work you do a fresh set of eyes.  You will most likely need to run this by the boss but if you work out the details, it makes agreement easier to get to.  No matter how similar your jobs are, they will still be different enough to give you some mental stimulation.  Who knows, you might find it really interesting? Go the extra mile.  I’ve seen employees be bored and they can easily become lazy.  Don’t let that be you.  Anytime you are asked to do something, see what else you can do to help the person that asked.  Add value beyond the request.  This way you won’t slip into laziness and you will find trying to figure out how to go above and beyond almost like a game. You can’t rely on the boss to turn boring into anything better.  You have to do it for yourself.  You know your work better than anyone else and because you do, you can turn that boring job into interesting.  The bonus to your effort is that people who take initiative are usually rewarded. Want the fast track to your next promotion? I’ve developed a new, live training that begins in April called: “Lead Like You Mean It” Leadership Development Program.  You owe it to yourself to check this out now: https://introvertwhisperer.leadpages.co/leadlikeyoumeanitpilot/

Kissing Strangers - Listening Exercise

Kissing Strangers - Listening Exercise I watched this video and it made me smile, so I thought I should share it with our students. The kissers have a lot of interesting questions due to the awkwardness of the situation, so it makes a good English  listening exercise.It also is an interesting study in human intimacy.Try the listening exercise and the writing, enjoy!)1. Do we ________ do this anytime? 2. Can you ____ __ the lights? 3. Shall we ____ ___? 4. Since your an actor, _______ ____ this before? 5. What was your name, _______? 6. Are we good to ____? 7. Nice to ____ you. Yes, a _____. 8. _____ we make-out more?Writing Exercise: Would you ever do this experiment? Why or why not? Does it feel different because it is actually a commercial? How do you feel about the relationships between the kissers before and after their kisses? What do you think has changed?

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Hackschooling and LOI English

Hackschooling and LOI English What do you want to be when you grow up? Is this is a common question in your country? What do you think the term hackschooling means? Do you think happiness and health are part of your countrys goals for education? Does homeschooling, unschooling, or hackschooling exist in your country?LOI Englishs classes are a perfect tool for the hackschooling movement (our  Spanish classes are too). We allow  people to access high quality education without the normal boundaries of place and time, and all students get to move at their own pace.The video below is a very popular TED talk about hackschooling, given by a 12-year-old who is taking an unusual approach to his own education, with help from his parents. Watch the video and see if you can answer the questions.Answer the questions in comments and well respond.What answers do adults hope for when they ask, What do you want to be when you grow up?What is the best answer to this question?Education is important but why is being ______ and _____ __ not considered a part of education?What kind of scientist is Dr. Roger Walsh?What was the most popular TED talk of all time? Here is  link to it on our website.It _____ a lot of people _____.The above phrasal verb means: a. To be excited about something. b. To be scared about something.What does he think being a hacker means?Why does he call his education hackschooling?What are the priorities for his education?After listening to the talk do you think that he is getting the education he needs? Would you allow your children to do hackschooling. What would the challenges of this type of education be in your country? Would you be able to get into university?

Laureate Vocational Saudi Arabia

Laureate Vocational Saudi Arabia Laureate Vocational Saudi Arabia Laureate Vocational Saudi Arabia is a part of the Laureate International Universities Network. Laureate International Universities Network is the worlds largest global education provider with more than 1,000,000 students in 70 institutions across 25 countries. Through our successful vocational experience in Saudi Arabia and our broad global network of trainers and educational technology, Laureate Vocational Saudi Arabia (LVSA) operates government colleges by delivering vocational training programs in the Kingdom. These programs are specifically designed to prepare young adult men and women for successful and long-term employability. Our Vision To be the leading vocational education provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, focused on delivering the highest quality technical and business training to our students as measured by our ability to graduate exceptional young people who can achieve sustained and rewarding employment. Our Mission We will work in conjunction with our stakeholders and private enterprise, to provide specialized technical and business training opportunities of the highest international standards in a positive environment that promotes excellence, self-discipline, creativity, responsibility and a spirit of inquiry for all students and trainees. Our Goals Graduates will be an integral part of the human capital for the industries where they are employed. Faculty, administration and staff will benefit from a work environment that is safe and respectful and will provide opportunities for professional growth and development. Students, faculty, administration and staff will feel valued and respected by our corporate culture, processes and systems. Customers and stakeholders will turn to us for solutions to their employment requirements and work with us to develop creative and appropriate solutions to their challenges. Students and graduates will understand the importance of lifelong learning, personal commitment and strong work ethics.

Student Sweepstakes From Cengage Unlimited

Student Sweepstakes From Cengage Unlimited via Pixabay.com The process is simple: What do you want an unlimited supply of? If you could have an unlimited supply of anything in the world, what would it be?! Adorable golden retriever puppies? Endless amounts of cash? Maybe youd like an unlimited supply of your favorite candy bar or soda. Show it to Cengage! After youve decided what youd love to have an endless supply of, post a photo, video, or GIF to Twitter or Instagram and make sure you tag Cengage! Show off your creativity and snag the attention of the judges. #CengageUnlimited! Twitter: @CengageLearning Instagram: @cengagestudent Theres also an option to submit your entry through their online portal. In order to enter: You must be eighteen or older, and submit your entry by July 22nd, 2018, by 12:00 p.m. ET.  Winners will be chosen on August 1st. Click here for a full list of rules. Cengage is the company built for learners: When it comes to higher education, Cengage is the largest US-based provider of educational materials. Their mission is to provide materials at an affordable price point, so they keep the learner in mind. Headquartered in Boston, Cengage aims to lead the industry with innovative ideas. Their digital subscription service is the first of its kind. If youre interested in purchasing your own subscription to Cengage Unlimited, you can find out more here!

Assessing your international schools sense of community

Assessing your international school’s sense of community Building a strong school community for your students and teachers is so important. It helps create a place where your teachers want to come to work every day and your students feel that they can have a safe space that encourages their learning. Feeling safe is a basic human need - safe to learn, safe to connect, and safe to be ourselves. This means, when we find these spaces in our lives, we feel a stronger bond with them. As a school is a place where students spend 7+ hours a day there, and teachers as well, making these hours feel comfortable is vital. This doesn’t have to be a top-down process though. Everyone at a school should have a part in building a sense of community. The benefits are huge: recent studies have shown that students who feel that they are attending a school with a strong community are often more motivated academically, demonstrate more altruistic behavior, and develop a more acute emotional intelligence. How can you effectively assess how strong your school community is? A very simple place to start is by asking your teachers and students to consider the following statements and answer how truthful they think they are to their classrooms. In my classroom, we all feel safe. We all help one another learn and grow in my classroom. For students: If something is bothering me, I feel as though I can speak to my teacher about it. For teachers: My students come to me to discuss when things are troubling them. Taking some time to ask your teachers and students these questions each year can make a world of difference as you develop a strong sense of community at your school. One thing you should prepare for as you survey students, however, is some negative feedback. How can you take negative feedback and use it fruitfully? We’ll discuss this in our blog next week on building a stronger sense of community.