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POSITIVE DISCIPLINE

Positive Discipline is a method based on the philosophy of Alfred Adler and Rudolf Dreikurs. Through its implementation, people are taught to be responsible, respectful, active and resourceful members in their community. As such, this discipline relies on kids expressing themselves constantly. All the books and workshops available on Positive Discipline consisting of teaching with non-punitive methods, providing parents, teachers and community leaders with
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More errors to avoid on an exam

You neglect spelling and grammar Although it may not be a language exam, any teacher or board expects students – or whoever is sitting the exam – to be able to at least write a legible response. Basic spelling errors, the lack of agreement between the subject and the verb, the use of neologisms or invented words, or of excessively colloquial terms, all these
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What to avoid when taking a test

Common mistakes Here you will find some of the most common mistakes that can make you fail an exam, as well as methods to avoid them. Failing an exam is not pleasant, but sooner or later, it can happen to anyone. Many times, our results are unsatisfactory because we fail to prepare for the exam in advance, because, although we have read all the
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How to prepare properly for a written exam

Before the exam, take into account the following recommendations: concentrated and attentive reading, intense study, organized materials and writing practice are bound to calm your nerves. First of all, thorough study is essential in order to have all the necessary knowledge well-set in mind – not only a basic idea about each topic discussed in class – when the time of the exam comes.
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Advantages and disadvantages

The written exam has the advantage that, although it has a fixed time for giving the answers, we are able to organize the way we present our ideas, revise, correct, delete, and, if necessary, throw the exam paper to the bin and start all over again. Sometimes, students are allowed to use a material of reference during the written exam – tables, summaries, etc.
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How to do well on a written exam

Written exams have advantages, as well as disadvantages. However, if you use certain techniques before and during the exam, you’ll find it easier to pass them successfully. Here you have some advice to help you face a written test. There are different types of exams, and each one has advantages and disadvantages. Some students prefer to sit written exams, while others are more inclined
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What is an APA reference generator and How can I use it?

APA reference generator is an electronic tool that offers assistance when it comes to formatting your APA reference page and in structuring your APA citation in proper and accurate format. APA reference generator is designed to help researchers, students and anyone who needs it in citing utilized sources and references during writing process. The good thing about this online tool is that it automatically
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How to teach children to write. Stages in the learning of writing – second part

The second stage: writing from dictation Writing from dictation is obviously more difficult than copying symbols, as there are many intervening factors, all of which are necessary for the achievement of a good result. In later stages, from age 6, children are taught to write as dictated. This time, there is no visual symbol any more, so the relation between sound and image becomes
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How to teach children to write. Stages in the learning of writing

How to teach children to write. Stages in the learning of writing.   Children learn how to write gradually, starting from a stage of copying or reproduction. Later, the child can write what he is dictated. Finally, he learns to write spontaneously. To advance through all these stages, children need to master their calligraphic ability and develop attention and memory. Teaching writing is not
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More Activities for teaching children

Before starting to read, pave the way Activities that children consider entertaining, or that are part of their daily routine, can play an essential role in stimulating their reading. A good example is the learning of poems and songs, so that the child gets acquainted with how words sound. Other examples include telling stories and reading tales, involving the child in activities related to
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