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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 […]

Keep It Simple
TEACHING POINT #2 KEEP IT SIMPLE

  If one wishes a subject to be taught with maximal effectiveness, he should:  #2. Present it in its simplest form (but not necessarily its most elementary). Break down concepts into simple terms so even complex subject matter is presented into bite size pieces that can be easily understood. Doctors describe medical procedures in “laymen’s […]

Teachers work to raise the interest of the student.
TEACHING POINT #3 KNOWING IMPORTANCES

If one wishes a subject to be taught with maximal effectiveness, he should: #3. Teach it with minimal altitude (prestige). Any good teacher will tell you that teaching isn’t about showing off how smart you are or making sure that your students respect you because you have multiple degrees and they don’t. Teaching is about helping […]

GRADIENTS: ONE STEP AT A TIME
GRADIENTS: ONE STEP AT A TIME

It’s a basic concept we are familiar with, tackling tasks one step at a time, only progressing to the next thing once we have mastered the current step. It’s essentially Skill Building 101 and when done properly a solid foundation is built and competency is the ultimate result. Conversely, when a gradient has not been mastered and […]

reading, literacy, phonis
Community Learning Center Academy Celebrates Literacy!

Community Learning Center Academy celebrate Literacy Week from Jan 28th through Feb 1st! We believe that literacy is the key to education and that education is key to a bright future! Here are some ways that you can celebrate literacy with your child: *Go to the library *Read a book together *Ask your child to swap […]