With the proposed development of the youth professional and the consolidation of graduate professional qualifications, this is an important time for youth work. This book sets out the current state of debate about youth work for those considering or about to embark on a degree course. Contemporary debates in youth work are explored, and help to give students a sense of its history and its future contribution. By combining the experience of its editors and the cont… More >>
FOR DVD OF THIS PROGRAM PLEASE CALL: 1-800-343-5540 DVD format. Length: 30 min. Performance rights and Discussion Guide included. (Gr. 6-12, College) Many teens are more interested in the news now than they ever were before 9-11, but too many others are turning off the news due to information overload, cynicism and fears. This program explores how news coverage on TV, on the Internet and in print affects the way teens are coping with their changed world. It also hel… More >>
Developing certain student success skills is a crucial part of getting the most out of an education. There are essential qualities that can help a student maximize their potential. We will cover some of the most important characteristics to develop whether they are in pre-school or just about ready to graduate college.
Student success skills can be broken up into four categories – classroom, home, financial and personal. Classroom skills involve abilities like test taking, which includes keeping cool under pressure, working under a time limit, and learning how tests work. Developing a keep observation skills is helpful in the classroom and in life – the ability to take notes quickly and clearly, the ability to gather information in a number of ways. There are several types of learning that any student might use: aural, visual, and kinesthetic. Aural learners retain the most information through listening, visual learners get the most out of seeing something, and kinesthetic learners through actually doing something.
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