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Mind, Brain & Education
How we learn influences how we prepare and teach. The more teachers understand “use it or lose it process – synaptic pruning.” “ Neuroplasiticity” , neurotransmitters, how the memory is formed and retrieved, it could dramatically improve the quality of teaching and learning.
ESL vs. EFL
English opens many doors for students. Therefore, non native teachers of English need to be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding ESL and EFL so that these teachers will be able to work effectively and efficiently with English language learners.
Fixed and Growth Mindset
Fixed mindset students understand that their abilities can never be improved their academic performance as well as their life after they have left. But growth mindset students believe that they can find “a way” they can overcome obstacles. Teachers need to have growth mindset so that they lead with an example.
Character Matters for Teachers
Succeeding in life requires character. Teachers with good character, essential qualities and values raise successful students. In contrast, if teachers have no values, the quality of learning is jeopardized.
Cognitive Learning Strategies
Teachers who train their students some cognitive strategies to use while they are learning, they make learners work easier and more successful. It is not enough to give notes that student are going to struggle with learning.
Qualities of Effective Teacher
Not all teachers are good teachers. Incompetent teachers always have long – term effects on students’ lives, their families and for the country. However, we are prepared to make a difference.