Learning

In what ways are you supporting your child with their interests and education?
What many don’t realise, is that what children bring to the classroom holds just as much value as what they are taught at school. The world that we live in now is full of very high expectations, with GCSEs and A levels being a minimum requirement to get to successful places. The good news is that there are many things that you can do at home with your child to help develop their knowledge and increase their potential. This can simply be done through everyday attitudes and examples.

Don’t worry, there is no expectation for you to have to work on your algebra as well. The attitude that your child has when they reach the school gates alone can be what helps improve their academic performance. The traits needed are already there or need to be taught by you slowly. Here are some top tips from an International School in Mill Hill on supporting your child with their education.

Choosing a school for your child is a very big decision to make. This is down to the decision having a big impact on how it alters the course of your child’s life. School is either the best time or the worst time for a child depending on the educational institution that they attend. There are many options to choose from such as private schools, state schools and even boarding schools. There are many questions that you should be asking yourself at this point when you are trying to work out the best route for your child to take.

The obvious things to look out for would be league tables, exam results and the type of teaching that goes on inside. Here are some top tips from a private school in Harpenden, on what to consider when choosing the best school for your child.

As we all celebrate World Teachers’ Day, let’s also appreciate the many personas a teacher has in our lives. One of the best professions indeed.

A few months back, I received an offer from my husband’s aunt, a College Dean from a school in another town nearby to enroll in the Professional Education course. She offered it to my husband, my brother-in-law, and me. In the end, I was the only one who enrolled. We have two half-day classes a week. Since I have a split schedule at work, two of the subjects overlap my productive hours. It was quite hard to focus on the lesson and at the same time attend to your duties as a Customer Service Support staff.

After about four sessions, I was left wondering if I had made a mistake in enrolling in the course. The good thing is that TaskUs is true to its people-first culture and after submitting a document as proof of my return as a student, my request for days off change was approved. So, during my rest days, I switch to being a student, so I can become a teacher. I also plan on taking other technical courses from TESDA.

I haven’t really thought of becoming one until I became a mom. A good friend and I had plans of taking this course when my elder daughter was just starting school but our circumstances did not allow for it to push through back then. We went on with different career paths. Now that I am learning more about being a good and effective teacher from our wonderful professor, I have no regrets about taking this course. I am inspired even! I wish I could send her an appreciation letter personally, but we only held classes online.

I have heard a lot of negative feedback from a few teachers I know, the positive ones are far greater. I truly admire teachers, especially with their dedication to molding their students and allowing them to become better, not only academically, but holistically. Being a teacher is never an easy profession.

So, here’s an appreciation for all that you do, dear teachers! Cheers and more power! I am hoping to pass and become a good teacher like you all.