If you feel that you’ve missed the chance to attend a university and get a degree. It could be that work and family commitments prevent you from doing so, or perhaps you lack the academic qualifications to gain entry. Happily, there are some great distance learning options available. The Open University is the largest provider …
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Learning a new language
Studies have shown that the best time to learn a new language is when you are a child. People often say that a child’s brain is like a sponge and just keeps absorbing new information, and learning language is much easier to do when you are younger. Most schools in the UK teach at least …
One to one tuition
In education it certainly is the case that one size does not fit all. How children learn and develop can vary greatly depending on many factors such as age of the child, gender and the current academic level of the child. When teaching in a class of twenty-plus children, catering for all the different learning …
Do teachers have too much holiday?
As a teacher you may often hear the phrase, oh what are you moaning about, you get loads of holiday don’t’ you? Yes, teachers do get more holiday than maybe people in other professions, but with the perks of the additional holiday comes some challenges too. A teaching job is very stressful and unlike some …
Putting in place the new curriculum
A new national curriculum has been introduced for England this term. A major review is also ongoing in Wales. New requirements can put teachers under a lot of added pressure if they are hastily introduced, as in England. The National Union for Teachers is urging teachers to try not to panic. It is the teacher …
Different jobs available within education
If you want to work in the education industry, there are many roles available and you do not just have to become a teacher. Education ranges from nursery / childminding positions through to schools and adult learning. They all have the same goals, to teach a person a skill or qualification required for a job …
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Learning and training courses online
There are many learning and training courses and qualifications that can now be taken online. These types of courses have many advantages and are becoming more and more popular. Often you may find that learning in this way is less costly than having to attend a college or university as there are fewer overheads involved …
Becoming an Entrepreneur
Starting your own business can be quite intimidating. But it need not be as stressful as you may think. Maybe you have an idea of a new product you want to launch or maybe you have been working in an industry and noticed an area that you think could be improved or has not yet …