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The question that often arises during the summer holiday is: How should we manage our children's time? From our experience, parents generally fall into two categories when it comes to summer activities: those who seek extra educational sessions and those who prefer a complete break from the routine. The Extra Session Enthusiasts For many parents, the summer months are an opportunity to give their children a head start on the upcoming academic year. These parents believe that continuous learning can prevent the dreaded “summer slide,” where students lose some of the achievements they made during the school year. Extra sessions can include: Academic Tutoring: Focused sessions in subjects where children may need extra help or wish to advance their skills. Enrichment Programs: Activities that introduce new topics not typically covered in the regular curriculum, such as coding, arts, or foreign languages. Sports and Extracurricular Activities: Camps and workshops that keep children physically active while teaching teamwork and discipline. The Complete Break Advocates On the other side of the spectrum, some parents see summer as a precious time for children to unwind and explore the world beyond textbooks. They argue that a complete break is essential for mental and emotional well-being, allowing kids to return to school refreshed and ready to learn. What do you think? 📚 I am an experienced English Tutor specialising in delivering quality tuition to support students in their GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Literature. In addition to my expertise, I collaborate with specialist tutors to offer comprehensive education in Maths, English, and LAMDA for students aged 4 to 18. Our skilled tutors cover a wide range of exams and levels, including 11+, 13+, iGCSE, GCSE, and International/A levels. 📚

The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) is here! How will your students do this year! Let me know below. Navigating the landscape of educational assessments in California presents a unique opportunity for students, parents, and educators to collaborate closely, ensuring that every learner is well-prepared and confident. Key to this preparation are the resources provided by the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) and the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), along with support for the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC). For families and educators looking to enhance the readiness of students in English Language Arts and Mathematics, the SBAC offers a treasure trove of sample items on their sample items website. These resources are invaluable for familiarizing students with the format and types of questions they will encounter, making the preparation process less daunting and more effective. Additionally, the CAASPP Starting Smarter website serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding assessment scores, providing insights into students' achievements, and offering actionable advice on how to support learning at home. This platform is designed to empower parents and students with knowledge and tools to enhance educational outcomes. For students navigating the complexities of learning English as an additional language, the Starting Smarter ELPAC website offers targeted support. This resource demystifies the assessment process and provides practical tips for mastering English language skills, contributing to overall academic success. To make the most of these resources, it's crucial for educators and parents to integrate them into regular study routines, encourage active engagement with the practice materials, and use the insights gained from assessments to tailor learning activities. Open communication about test preparation and results can further help in identifying areas of strength and those needing improvement. Creating a supportive learning environment, both at home and in school, ensures that students approach assessments with confidence. By leveraging the rich array of resources available and fostering a collaborative approach to education, we can guide our students toward not only achieving their best on assessments but also laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Links for home and classroom support. These are sample items. The starting smarter also has items for the science domains. https://lnkd.in/gNG44Sej https://lnkd.in/gTYHvh2Q https://lnkd.in/gh64nGmA

English learners deserve full access to core courses. Learn how schools can identify and address gaps in course enrollment to better support multilingual students. #EducationForAll #EducationEquity

English learners deserve full access to core courses. Learn how schools can identify and address gaps in course enrollment to better support multilingual students. #EducationForAll #EducationEquity

Have you Met VivianC Uzoh You may have come across my posts but I doubt if I’ve given you the opportunity to get to know me. Kindly allow me introduce the lady. VivianC Uzoh is a passionate and dedicated teacher with ten years of experience under her belt. Officially, I began my teaching career in a secondary school as a part time teacher in a Federal Government school. Now, I’m within the borders of an international private school. Unofficially, I am also a primary school teacher as I have few pupils whom I tutor. One thing I’ve learned from the classroom is that every student is capable of learning. Again, students’ results and conducts are direct reflection of the teacher’s impact. I gained this knowledge early in my career as the students of the Federal Government College had believed C was the highest grade in Junior WAEC as that was the best grade their best brains had recorded. All that changed in 2017 and became more evident in 2018 when I taught JSS3 classes and recorded at least 8 A’s and 25 B’s. I’ve broken new records in the ‘new’ school and one that gives me great joy is the result recorded in Literature-in-English 2024 WAEC. And thus, I am 100% certain that the best of every child/learner can be dug out and polished until it shines. And so, if you need a tutor who’d hold the hands of your child/ ward and lead them through the gates and bring them to the academic hall of fame in English Language and Literature-in-English, here I am. Tests such as GCSE, IGCSE, Checkpoint, WAEC and JAMB should no longer make the young ones anxious. Trust me, the best grades are assured. And if you have a learner with certain learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, short term memory, I hope you know it can be fixed. Of course, early intervention makes all the difference. You don’t need to wait until it is too late. And finally, you need academic research assistance, can I use the Nigerian parlance- I’m your sure plug? Importantly, I understand the need to create a balance in the modern classroom. And as such, my students understand that their teacher who is a disciplinarian is also one who creates fun activities and makes learning a loveable option. Understanding and behaving like the child when the need arises and using the firm tone expected of an adult when called for, has helped me gain the trust of my students. Of course, there is no education without the parents. It is a whole community and everyone has a role to play. I am of the firm believe that the success of every child is hidden within the bosom of the parents and teachers. Together, we can create a whole world of difference. You must have observed I’m a storyteller. Stories bring the classroom alive and our society, too. And if you got here, thank you for indulging me. However, I’ll have to stop here and allow you give me the stories that make you unique in the comment section. #iamalinkedinteacher #themumsteacherwithlinkedinteachers #linkedinforteachers

I'm going to buck the norm here and not mine the gold out of this blog by summarizing it in a post. Instead, I invite those with the interest and inclination to read it for yourselves. You've heard me say that Sales training is for everyone because it teaches the art of "mindfully participating in conversations that more reliably produce outcomes you value, outcomes that would not have occurred on their own." I feel similarly about Teaching training because it teaches the art of "getting other minds to hold things indefinitely that they would otherwise not have held at all, without creating any unintended collateral damage." In that spirit, read through this cross-discipline blog when you have time. I promise you will pull something from it into your personal Leadership practice. I'd love to hear what you come up with.

Summer School - historically, for high school students, it was designed as remediation for those who needed to repeat a subject they had dropped or failed. Now it can also provide enrichment for students with the following benefits: 1. Reduce your course load During the school year have one (maybe two) fewer classes, allowing you to dedicate more time to other courses on your timetable. If you're really ambitious and plan ahead, taking summer courses can fast-track your high school diploma and graduate you early! 2. Plan ahead Taking a summer course can help you stay on track with your post-secondary course requirements. Focusing on one or two courses over the summer could improve your grades and give you more time to understand the course material. It can allow you to get ahead in a subject or even audit the course before you take it for a final grade. This has proven advantageous for students who wish to get ahead in math so that by grade 12 they have met the pre-requisites to take Calculus 12 as opposed to taking it simultaneously with Pre-Calculus 12 in the same year. 3. Academic adventure The summer school course you chose could be located in another country. Most often these are "approved" language courses (eg. English, French Spanish) that combine an academic course with an adventure abroad. Be sure to confirm with your school Counsellor that the course meets your BC high school graduation requirements before you enrol! Considerations 1. Classes are accelerated Fast-paced course 5 hours + homework daily M -F for ~6 weeks. 2. Other goals for the summer If you plan to relax, travel, or work, can your schedule allow for a summer courses or will it make your schedule just as busy as the school year?

As I read Anna May Drake Tier 2 Post, I totally agree with her since Tier 2 interventions “are targeted, supplemental interventions that support students who need help with a specific skill in academics or social-emotional behavior learning (SEL).” I strongly believe that Tier 2 could potentially help not only students, but also secondary educators to enhance the learning environment for our new MEDUCA English Curriculum. The fact is that there must be a national mandate that must include resources nationwide for all regions in Panama as in the USA public schools. Nonetheless, Panama could begin implementing these interventions in areas where technology is limited because of the fact that these intervention strategies, “are typically delivered in small groups” in order to build on the foundational instructions. These are some of the examples of use that could potentially serve as vehicle of transportation of the teaching strategies with the new standard based English curriculum Academic interventions: which provide instruction to help students with missing academic skills 

Check-in/Check-out: Which helps students to meet with a mentor Social skills groups: which help students by providing instruction in a group setting on social skills. This could be useful with the new “mediation language skill.” Self-management: This one could provide interventions to help students with self-management specifically those who are in a more advanced English proficiency level within the same grade level. We use this when we have ELL’s with a more advanced English proficiency level in order to ensure they do not decrease their learning progress. Service learning programs: This is where students participate in community work that also includes in academic learning experiences such a PBIS Setting-based interventions: This helps to modify the setting where undesired behavior occurs. In our case, it could be implemented in educational regions in Panama where students have lack of opportunities.

Relocate Magazine's Sally Robinson examines the widespread adoption and benefits of the English National Curriculum in international schools. 🌍📚 The curriculum's structure, flexibility, and academic rigor make it a preferred choice for many schools worldwide, offering students clear pathways and recognized qualifications like GCSEs and A levels. #GlobalEducation #BritishCurriculum #InternationalSchools

Switching from ICSE to CBSE can be beneficial in specific contexts. Here are the potential advantages: 1. Easier Curriculum CBSE has a relatively simpler and more concise curriculum compared to ICSE. Less emphasis on in-depth theory and more on core concepts, which can reduce academic pressure. 2. Better Alignment with Competitive Exams CBSE’s syllabus is closely aligned with Indian entrance exams like JEE, NEET, and CUET Switching to CBSE can help students focus on competitive exam preparation without the need for extensive additional coaching. 3. Nationally Recognized Curriculum CBSE is widely accepted across India for admissions into schools, colleges, and universities. If planning to pursue higher education in India, CBSE is the preferred choice due to its standardized evaluation system. 4. Wider Availability of Resources CBSE study materials, sample papers, and coaching resources are abundant and easily accessible. Schools and tutors catering to CBSE students are widespread across the country. 5. Transferability Across India CBSE is ideal for students who may move frequently within India due to their parents' jobs (e.g., government or corporate transfers). Almost every city has several CBSE schools, making transfers smoother. 6. Affordability CBSE schools generally have lower fees compared to many ICSE schools. The focus on fewer subjects also reduces costs related to study materials and tuition. 7. Reduced Language Pressure CBSE emphasizes Hindi and English but doesn’t go as deep into linguistic proficiency as ICSE, which includes advanced English literature. This can benefit students who find language-intensive studies challenging. 8. Practical Focus CBSE prioritizes a practical understanding of concepts, especially in science and mathematics, which is beneficial for students aiming for technical or scientific careers. When Is the Switch a Good Idea? 1. If the student finds the ICSE syllabus overwhelming: CBSE’s streamlined curriculum may ease the academic load. 2. If the student plans to pursue competitive exams: CBSE provides a strong foundation for such exams. 3. If frequent relocation is expected: CBSE schools are available in almost every region. 4. If you’re looking for affordability: Many CBSE schools are more budget-friendly compared to ICSE schools. Challenges to Consider 1. Adapting to a Different Style: The transition may require adjustments, especially if the student is used to ICSE’s in-depth approach. 2. Loss of ICSE’s Strong Language Base: Switching may reduce exposure to advanced English literature and language studies. Switching can be a wise decision if it aligns with your child’s long-term educational goals and reduces unnecessary pressure.