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Attention, Attention!
Preparing a lesson for each and every class provides some monotony and a lot of work. Each lesson cannot be perfect, but as a teacher – with preparation – I can strive for it to be pretty close to perfection. … Continue reading
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History: Just Memorization?
While reading John Medina’s fifth and sixth chapters from Brain Rules, I found myself reflecting on classroom experiences and the significance of memorization. Since I teach world and American history, I inevitably face the memorization challenge on a weekly, if … Continue reading
Medina’s Exploration and My Experience
As I read John Medina’s 12th Brain Rule entitled “Exploration”, I realized that in my first year of teaching I really lived out his philosophy. It was just two years ago (although it seems like much longer) that I began … Continue reading
