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In their book A New Culture of Learning: Cultivating the Imagination for a World of Constant Change, Douglas Thomas and John Seely Brown explore...

For some reason, the growth paradox has always interested me. Things take a lot longer than we think they will, and then they happen...

Success in the classroom goes beyond knowledge of the material to include learning the craft of turning obstacles into possibilities. The classroom is a...

A WWII story of German scientists highlights a key lesson: new knowledge is essential for success. Similarly, education today must constantly update its methods and philosophies. By embracing new ideas and technologies, we can ensure our teaching remains relevant and effective in a rapidly changing world.

This post outlines a method for tackling the B1 English test's 35 multiple-choice questions. It introduces the test format, presents a scoring scale from 0 to 100, and highlights the significance of achieving different scores. The aim is to help readers understand their performance level and aim for proficiency at the English B1 level.

In the realm of education, backward design emerges as a transformative approach, compelling educators to begin with the end in mind. This method, which prioritizes the establishment of learning objectives before crafting instructional strategies and assessments, has been particularly embraced by English language professionals. It’s a shift from traditional content-first planning to a results-oriented framework that ensures students achieve desired learning outcomes. Backward design’s strength lies in its clear focus on objectives, fostering a learning environment where every activity is purposefully aligned with goals. This clarity benefits both teachers and students, providing a roadmap for success. However, the approach is not without its challenges; it demands significant upfront planning and a departure from spontaneous, in-the-moment teaching methods. Despite these hurdles, the backward design continues to gain favor for its student-centered philosophy and its emphasis on skill development over rote memorization. It’s a pathway that not only guides learners to academic success but also prepares them for real-world applications of their knowledge.

Welcome to our guide on mastering vocabulary and strengthening your word bank! In this post, we'll delve into effective strategies to expand and retain...

This worksheet explains the use of the past continuous tense followed with exercises about. Students study and practice. Students listen and check in the last activity. The worksheet has an answer key.

This post explains the several forms of the future tense in English language. Different types are explained with examples. There is a worksheet to practice the forms. The worksheet has an answer key.

The confusion over when to use who or whom has bothered many language lovers and writers for many years. In modern usage, the trend has been to drop the more formal- sounding whom and to use who in all cases. Following are the rules for using these two pronouns.

Nouns are divided into common nouns and proper nouns. Common nouns are words for people, animals, places, or things. These are words for people. They are common nouns. Proper nouns are names for particular people, places or things. They always begin with a capital letter.

This is one of many different kinds of poetry. An acrostic poem spells a word down the side. Each letter is the first in a word that has to do with the word being spelled down the side. Here's an example