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  Sobia H replied to a topic in the forum Language Learning:

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  I remember reading comic books during my early age as I was always looking for a funny, adventurous or fantasy story. I would highly recommend Comic Books as they develop the interest of reading in children and makes them smarter. Today, children have a...  moreI remember reading comic books during my early age as I was always looking for a funny, adventurous or fantasy story. I would highly recommend Comic Books as they develop the interest of reading in children and makes them smarter. Today, children have a short attention span, therefore, it is best to incorporate varied teaching approaches to facilitate learning.  
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  I was reading an article on Should students have laptops in school? Our Parents including ourselves graduated when there were no compulsions for every student during college or university to have laptops? Nor did the parents had the resources to afford?...  moreI was reading an article on Should students have laptops in school? Our Parents including ourselves graduated when there were no compulsions for every student during college or university to have laptops? Nor did the parents had the resources to afford? After reading the article I ponder does learning improves when every student gets a laptop? What are your viewpoints on the general impacts of these technology-savvy gadgets on students learning?  
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  Does learning improves when every student gets a laptop?

  I was reading an article on Should students have laptops in school? Our Parents including ourselves graduated when there were no compulsions for every student during college or university to have laptops? Nor did the parents had the resources to afford?...  moreI was reading an article on Should students have laptops in school? Our Parents including ourselves graduated when there were no compulsions for every student during college or university to have laptops? Nor did the parents had the resources to afford? After reading the article I ponder does learning improves when every student gets a laptop? What are your viewpoints on the general impacts of these technology-savvy gadgets on students learning?  
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  How a gap year volunteering during university can help your learning

  There are many things that can worry students about taking that year out from learning during a university or college course. Will you be seen by your peers to not want that qualification as much, perhaps you are just interested in partying and holidaying...

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    Kathy James Hi Katherine, this is a really good comment. I think that dropping just a little bit behind such as one year wouldn't make much of a difference. However, if you are planning on taking multiple gap years then it could be detrimental to your overall...  moreHi Katherine, this is a really good comment. I think that dropping just a little bit behind such as one year wouldn't make much of a difference. However, if you are planning on taking multiple gap years then it could be detrimental to your overall learning. I guess it really depends on what you are studying and what field you wish to volunteer in. However, I feel that one year wouldn't make much of a difference to your career.  

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    Kathy James Thanks for sharing your experience, Lauren. I truly believe that taking a gap year will build you with confidence. It really did help me. Also, the reference from your time volunteering goes a long way to helping you get future jobs.

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    Kathy James Thank you, Sobia. I am so glad that you had the chance to volunteer and give back to the community. It really does give you that feel good factor. I love volunteering whenever I can.

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    Kathy James You are totally right Zaynab, there is nothing more important than looking after our mental health and acknowledging when we need a break from academia. And rather than having empty space on your record after having a complete burn out from overworking,...  moreYou are totally right Zaynab, there is nothing more important than looking after our mental health and acknowledging when we need a break from academia. And rather than having empty space on your record after having a complete burn out from overworking, you can have a trip of a lifetime and a volunteer opportunity on your CV. As long as future employers see that you have done something productive with your time that relates to your course, then I do not see them having an issue.  

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    Kathy James I am glad that your friends have taken away lots of positive things from their gap year. I am also really pleased that they are sharing with others about what they gained from it. I think self-development is what I took away from my gap year.

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  How a gap year volunteering during university can help your learning

  There are many things that can worry students about taking that year out from learning during a university or college course. Will you be seen by your peers to not want that qualification as much, perhaps you are just interested in partying and holidaying...

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    Kathy James Hi Katherine, this is a really good comment. I think that dropping just a little bit behind such as one year wouldn't make much of a difference. However, if you are planning on taking multiple gap years then it could be detrimental to your overall...  moreHi Katherine, this is a really good comment. I think that dropping just a little bit behind such as one year wouldn't make much of a difference. However, if you are planning on taking multiple gap years then it could be detrimental to your overall learning. I guess it really depends on what you are studying and what field you wish to volunteer in. However, I feel that one year wouldn't make much of a difference to your career.  

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    Kathy James Thanks for sharing your experience, Lauren. I truly believe that taking a gap year will build you with confidence. It really did help me. Also, the reference from your time volunteering goes a long way to helping you get future jobs.

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    Kathy James Thank you, Sobia. I am so glad that you had the chance to volunteer and give back to the community. It really does give you that feel good factor. I love volunteering whenever I can.

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    Kathy James You are totally right Zaynab, there is nothing more important than looking after our mental health and acknowledging when we need a break from academia. And rather than having empty space on your record after having a complete burn out from overworking,...  moreYou are totally right Zaynab, there is nothing more important than looking after our mental health and acknowledging when we need a break from academia. And rather than having empty space on your record after having a complete burn out from overworking, you can have a trip of a lifetime and a volunteer opportunity on your CV. As long as future employers see that you have done something productive with your time that relates to your course, then I do not see them having an issue.  

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    Kathy James I am glad that your friends have taken away lots of positive things from their gap year. I am also really pleased that they are sharing with others about what they gained from it. I think self-development is what I took away from my gap year.

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  July 11, 2018

  

  How taking a gap year volunteering can be beneficial to your study

  Many students worry about taking a gap year thinking that it will look like they have taken a year-long holiday. But what if I told you how it could be beneficial to your further education. Volunteering while taking a gap year from your studies is often u...

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    Sobia H Totally Agree! A gap year provides students with the opportunity to learn in a diverse way. As a wise man once said, “Don’t let school get in the way of your education”. It can be tremendously beneficial to one’s personal growth, academic growth...  moreTotally Agree! A gap year provides students with the opportunity to learn in a diverse way. As a wise man once said, “Don’t let school get in the way of your education”. It can be tremendously beneficial to one’s personal growth, academic growth whether one decides on enrolling in a structured gap year program or spend time volunteering abroad.  

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    Chantelle Clark Oh this is so true! I know so many individuals that took a gap year and are now doing so much better because they took the time to truly figure out what they wanted from life and which academic direction they wanted to go. Too many students just hop on...  moreOh this is so true! I know so many individuals that took a gap year and are now doing so much better because they took the time to truly figure out what they wanted from life and which academic direction they wanted to go. Too many students just hop on their first intuition and end up finding out that it’s not for them, and a gap year could of solved this. I think using the gap year to volunteer at places where you would think you’d like to head towards is such a valuable tool
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    Kathy James I love that quote and it is very true. So many people are stuck with the thought that you have to be in school to get an education. You can learn through so many different ways. It is time we changed our thoughts on this.

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    Kathy James Actually having some experience in the area you 'think' you want to work in can point you in the right direction for further studies. I know what you mean as so many people so from one topic of education to the next as they find it isn't for them. A gap...  moreActually having some experience in the area you 'think' you want to work in can point you in the right direction for further studies. I know what you mean as so many people so from one topic of education to the next as they find it isn't for them. A gap year really helps you focus on what you want to do next.  

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  How taking a gap year volunteering can be beneficial to your study

  Many students worry about taking a gap year thinking that it will look like they have taken a year-long holiday. But what if I told you how it could be beneficial to your further education. Volunteering while taking a gap year from your studies is often u...

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    Sobia H Totally Agree! A gap year provides students with the opportunity to learn in a diverse way. As a wise man once said, “Don’t let school get in the way of your education”. It can be tremendously beneficial to one’s personal growth, academic growth...  moreTotally Agree! A gap year provides students with the opportunity to learn in a diverse way. As a wise man once said, “Don’t let school get in the way of your education”. It can be tremendously beneficial to one’s personal growth, academic growth whether one decides on enrolling in a structured gap year program or spend time volunteering abroad.  

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    Chantelle Clark Oh this is so true! I know so many individuals that took a gap year and are now doing so much better because they took the time to truly figure out what they wanted from life and which academic direction they wanted to go. Too many students just hop on...  moreOh this is so true! I know so many individuals that took a gap year and are now doing so much better because they took the time to truly figure out what they wanted from life and which academic direction they wanted to go. Too many students just hop on their first intuition and end up finding out that it’s not for them, and a gap year could of solved this. I think using the gap year to volunteer at places where you would think you’d like to head towards is such a valuable tool
    for gaining insight, not only into yourself, but into where you truly want to go.  less

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    Kathy James I love that quote and it is very true. So many people are stuck with the thought that you have to be in school to get an education. You can learn through so many different ways. It is time we changed our thoughts on this.

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    Kathy James Actually having some experience in the area you 'think' you want to work in can point you in the right direction for further studies. I know what you mean as so many people so from one topic of education to the next as they find it isn't for them. A gap...  moreActually having some experience in the area you 'think' you want to work in can point you in the right direction for further studies. I know what you mean as so many people so from one topic of education to the next as they find it isn't for them. A gap year really helps you focus on what you want to do next.  

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  July 11, 2018

  

  10 postgraduate school survival tips

  The primary goal of a postgraduate school is to make their students expert in their chosen professional fields. Your graduate school is not only a unique experience, but it is also filled with stress due to deadlines, workload, grades along with othe...

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    Sobia H Graduate school is certainly a life-changing experience. Students generally do not anticipate the psychological stress and the changes they will undergo in developing a professional self. Thank you for writing this article; Great Tips! Following these...  moreGraduate school is certainly a life-changing experience. Students generally do not anticipate the psychological stress and the changes they will undergo in developing a professional self. Thank you for writing this article; Great Tips! Following these Survival Tips during the Post – Graduate transition period will surely support a healthy professional
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    Chantelle Clark Absolutely love all of these tips, especially the one about rest. It is so crucial to be able to manage the stress of graduate school, that if you manage it correctly, you’re going to be able to do everything else on this list better. I also think that...  moreAbsolutely love all of these tips, especially the one about rest. It is so crucial to be able to manage the stress of graduate school, that if you manage it correctly, you’re going to be able to do everything else on this list better. I also think that
    the learning to research and learning about your own learning processes is hugely important and not something that every graduate actually takes the time to understand because they are so focused on just getting through the studies.  

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  10 postgraduate school survival tips

  The primary goal of a postgraduate school is to make their students expert in their chosen professional fields. Your graduate school is not only a unique experience, but it is also filled with stress due to deadlines, workload, grades along with othe...

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    Sobia H Graduate school is certainly a life-changing experience. Students generally do not anticipate the psychological stress and the changes they will undergo in developing a professional self. Thank you for writing this article; Great Tips! Following these...  moreGraduate school is certainly a life-changing experience. Students generally do not anticipate the psychological stress and the changes they will undergo in developing a professional self. Thank you for writing this article; Great Tips! Following these Survival Tips during the Post – Graduate transition period will surely support a healthy professional
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    Chantelle Clark Absolutely love all of these tips, especially the one about rest. It is so crucial to be able to manage the stress of graduate school, that if you manage it correctly, you’re going to be able to do everything else on this list better. I also think that...  moreAbsolutely love all of these tips, especially the one about rest. It is so crucial to be able to manage the stress of graduate school, that if you manage it correctly, you’re going to be able to do everything else on this list better. I also think that
    the learning to research and learning about your own learning processes is hugely important and not something that every graduate actually takes the time to understand because they are so focused on just getting through the studies.  

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  July 10, 2018

  

  Some basic tips for designing a scientific study

  Given that scientific research plays a significant role within the research community, it becomes imperative to get hold up what constitutes its design. A proper approach to research shows a more defined path to figuring out the right things. Proper resea...

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    Sobia H Extremely informative article…. Worth reading it. A step by step detailed guide for students to carry out and write
    reports about scientific research performed. It seems a simple task but actually, the process is very complex as comprehending data and...  moreExtremely informative article…. Worth reading it. A step by step detailed guide for students to carry out and write
    reports about scientific research performed. It seems a simple task but actually, the process is very complex as comprehending data and condensing the contents in a few words without sacrificing any relevant elements.  

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  Some basic tips for designing a scientific study

  Given that scientific research plays a significant role within the research community, it becomes imperative to get hold up what constitutes its design. A proper approach to research shows a more defined path to figuring out the right things. Proper resea...

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    Sobia H Extremely informative article…. Worth reading it. A step by step detailed guide for students to carry out and write
    reports about scientific research performed. It seems a simple task but actually, the process is very complex as comprehending data and...  moreExtremely informative article…. Worth reading it. A step by step detailed guide for students to carry out and write
    reports about scientific research performed. It seems a simple task but actually, the process is very complex as comprehending data and condensing the contents in a few words without sacrificing any relevant elements.  

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  July 10, 2018

  

  Effective teaching strategies: Towards student-centred learning

  There are various teaching strategies that can enhance learning, but the broad list is mainly divided into teacher-centred and student-centred learning. The former is a teaching method that puts the teacher at the fore of the teaching process. The latter ...

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    Sobia H Lawan …. this article is interesting. It is extremely helpful especially for young teachers who have just stepped in the teaching profession. I totally agree with you. When students take responsibility for their own learning, they become explorers...  moreLawan …. this article is interesting. It is extremely helpful especially for young teachers who have just stepped in the teaching profession. I totally agree with you. When students take responsibility for their own learning, they become explorers capable of using their curiosity to solve real-world problems permitting student independence and lifelong learning.  

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    Zaynab Faysal Our teaching style and curriculum needs a serious update! Here in Pakistan, we have an organisation working towards creating a new set of teaching curricula based around the ideas you've discussed.
    Extremely valid points, there is a need to step back...  moreOur teaching style and curriculum needs a serious update! Here in Pakistan, we have an organisation working towards creating a new set of teaching curricula based around the ideas you've discussed.
    Extremely valid points, there is a need to step back from simple book learning and actually invest in our future workforces' ability to be inventors, learners and people who can think outside the box.  

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    Chantelle Clark When it comes to student-centered learning, it is adamantly clear that students always perform better when they determine how they study, what they study, and how they approach the studying period. This is because they have control, are able to feel in...  moreWhen it comes to student-centered learning, it is adamantly clear that students always perform better when they determine how they study, what they study, and how they approach the studying period. This is because they have control, are able to feel in tune with their own learning, and will tap into the inspiration and motivation to do so. When a student is just "told" what to do or what to learn, it's more "I have to do this" and less "I want to learn this because..." which makes a huge difference/impact on a student's attitude. Absolutely agree that the curriculum needs to move towards a more student-centered approach, because the student is the only one who knows how they learn best. When they are in control of how they learn, they are going to be a more active and likely participant in the entire learning process.  less

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  July 10, 2018

  

  Is primary school destroying your child's self-esteem?

  Children start to form their beliefs about the world and how they fit into it at the age at which they're enrolled into primary school. This stage of schooling then becomes especially critical to their development.
  At the age range of 3 to 10, child...

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    Sobia H Nowadays finding a Right School is definitely important for parents as they have a profound effect on how children evolve. No matter how best intentions parents have at heart while searching for school; their wrong mistakes can totally ruin a child...  moreNowadays finding a Right School is definitely important for parents as they have a profound effect on how children evolve. No matter how best intentions parents have at heart while searching for school; their wrong mistakes can totally ruin a child future. Great Tips Jamila. You couldn’t have put it any better.  

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    Zaynab Faysal It's a rat race in most developing countries like India and Pakistan. A race to get your child into the most prestigious institute. I completely agree with your need to find the schools that cultivate the best in one's child, Jamila.
    
    I once remember my...  moreIt's a rat race in most developing countries like India and Pakistan. A race to get your child into the most prestigious institute. I completely agree with your need to find the schools that cultivate the best in one's child, Jamila.
    
    I once remember my 4-year-old telling me that his teacher called him a bad boy, and was showing his work to the art teacher. As an observant, little boy, he noticed his teacher expressing such blatant disappointment in his written work. I found it absolutely ridiculous.
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