Category Archives: Seminars

Great American Teach-In: Genius Inc.

The Great American Teach-In is an annual event where guests from various professions and trades visit classrooms to challenge students to start thinking about future career choices.   The middle schoolers enjoyed an informative and inspiring presentation by Colin Taufer from Genius Inc. This company was founded by Robert Duggan, accomplished CEO, entrepreneur and active […]

Drug-Free World Seminar

Our CLC Academy students were visited by the wonderful Julieta Santagostino from Foundation for a Drug-Free World for an in-depth presentation on the harmful effects of drugs. The Foundation for a Drug-Free World is a nonprofit that empowers youth and adults with factual information about drugs so the students can make informed decisions and live […]

Teach with the student's interest and purpose in mind.
TEACHING POINT #1 INTEREST & USE IN LIFE

If one wishes a subject to be taught with maximal effectiveness, he should: #1. Present it in its most interesting form. Find something about the subject matter that engages and holds the attention of the students at the appropriate age level. Correlate the subject to something they already know, admire or have strong interest in. Showcase […]