The relationship between a teacher and his or her students says a lot about the character of a teacher. The best teachers are those who can maximize the learning potential and capabilities of the students, and the relationship they have towards each other is integral. Of course, this doesn’t necessarily mean that the teacher should […]
Counseling At School: Why Relying On Counselors Is A Must
Academic struggles or personal issues experienced by students can be aired out to high school counselors. “School counselors’ primary role is supposedly to improve your child’s academic success, career development, and personal/social health. As part of this, they should be helping children overcome a variety of issues that affect school achievement and overall wellness,” wrote […]
The Truth About Learning Disabilities That Teachers Want You To Understand (Part 2)
Source: pixabay.com I love my career as an educator, especially a teacher for those children with special needs. It doesn’t mean that if I call your child with special needs, he is mentally or psychologically unfit. Please, let us eliminate the stigma. Your child has a learning disability, and this is not something that he […]
Beyond The Four Walls Of An Inclusive Classroom
An inclusive educational setup poses numerous advantages that will hone the students not just academically, but also as human beings. By being an inclusive classroom, the said teaching space houses various types of students—regardless of their differences or similarities. Together, this diversity of students interact with each other and are educated together. Lilla Dale McManis, […]
The Truth About Learning Disabilities That Teachers Want You To Understand (Part 1)
Source: pixabay.com As a parent, it may be dismay on your part to find out that your child will “not be cured” with his learning disability. Understand that this type of disorder is a neurodevelopmental issue. Yes, there is no cure, but there are ways to cope. There may be a hormone in your child’s […]
Items That Make A Classroom Look More Inclusive
The idea of inclusive education is viewed as a better way for children to put down barriers set up by racism. In an inclusive classroom, children with and without disabilities learn together the basic concepts and necessities of life. The goal is to avoid discrimination, where no one gets above the rule regardless of the […]
Interventions For Children With Learning Disabilities
Source: pixabay.com Unfortunately, there is still no permanent cure for learning disabilities. However, there are still therapeutic ways to mitigate the effects of it. It is essential to detect early the condition for better academic coping of the child. When left untreated and unmanaged properly, the child may not cope, and it will affect his […]
Parenting Tips: Children With Special Learning Needs
Source: pixabay.com We may have a child who has a high IQ, or those who excel in arts and music. Your child may be a gifted speaker, a storyteller, a singer, a dancer, or an artist. As parents, we become so proud to have a child that is like that, one who is talented and […]
A Therapist’s Guide To Dealing With Exam Stress
Source: pixabay.com Have you ever felt so stressed and anxious about an upcoming exam? You know you have spent time studying and pouring your heart to a specific course, but that dreadful feeling about this particular exam just won’t go away. Familiar, isn’t it? “The worst thing for stress is trying to take control over […]
Psychologists Weigh In On Ideas That Students Should Avoid To Prevent Depression In College
Psychologists, parents, and professors know how often college students feel depressed, to the extent that they need to take an indefinite leave of absence. Although it’s not something I always talk about, I have had the same experience during my last year at the university. My parents never pressured me to be the best, yet […]
Deal With Learning Challenges
Dealing with the hardships in learning is not often easy as it seems. That’s especially to those middle and high school students. Though some of them may find it encouraging at times, others don’t always feel that way. Other individuals’ immediate positive result from hard work doesn’t represent the totality of all students. And sometimes, […]
Counseling 101: Finding The Right Counselor
There are a lot of things to keep in mind when it comes to finding the right counselor who will help you overcome your issues and problems. Take note that several professionals are engaged in the field of psychology, which includes counseling. As such, it can be challenging on your part to search for the […]