Using Black Tutor Cards - What You Need to Know

Using Black Tutor Cards - What You Need to KnowWhen you take a course online, one of the first things that you will probably be required to do is look at Black Tutor cards. This is very important because they are an important and invaluable part of any course. They are called Black Tutor cards simply because they have become so popular in recent years due to the nature of their card itself.The reasons for this are twofold. Firstly, they are easy to write and use as well as making it easier for students to find the lessons they need when they need them.Also, these tutor cards are available in a range of different shapes and sizes. The reason for this is because, when you are writing out your own lessons for the day, you will have to choose the ones that suit your needs best. This means you can choose to have a variety of different shapes to choose from to ensure that you get everything that you need and want.However, it is equally important that you have a resource available to you th at will make this process of choosing your lessons for your course easy. This means that you can use these Black Tutor cards to help you. Not only can you use them to help you but you can use them to find out how to get the right materials to help you.If you go on an e-course then you will be able to choose which Black Tutor cards you would like to use. If you are using a traditional course then you will be given the option to choose the tutors as well. However, this doesn't mean that there is anything wrong with this.It simply means that there is more to choosing a course than just choosing the Black Tutor cards. You will also need to make sure that you have the right materials to help you. You don't want to waste time going through something that is not needed.That is why if you are going to use Black Tutor cards in your online course, you need to make sure that you take the time to look around for the materials that you need. Once you have the right materials, you will be well on your way to becoming a better tutor in no time.

Solving Challenging Behavior Problems with the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Model

Solving Challenging Behavior Problems with the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Model The Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) model (described in a previous post)is a treatment approach that views challenging behaviors as a symptom of a gap between a childs skills and an adults expectations. The CPS model doesnt target challenging behaviors directly by emphasizing rewards and punishments. Instead, it focuses on identifying problem areas and the skills that a child needs to develop and/or the expectations that adults need to adjust. Once the problem areas are identified, the CPS approach outlines three ways parents and teachers can choose to respond. Plan A represents a common response to challenging behaviors. When a child doesnt do what they have been asked, parents and teachers simply announce their solution to the problem without engaging the child. Teachers may announce that classwork must be done before the child can have free play. Parents may announce that the child has 20 minutes to get ready in the morning, and if they are late getting out the door, they will lose their tablet for the rest of the day. These announcements are often made in the heat of the moment, in a raised tone of voice, and with more than a little frustration. While parent- or teacher-driven solutions are often necessary for children with ADHD, they need to be planned out in advance and implemented calmly and consistently. Plan C focuses on the adults expectations and actually emphasizes dropping an expectation temporarily if it consistently leads to problem behavior. While this may seem counterintuitive, dropping an expectation can be helpful when its done within the context of a larger plan. Kids with ADHD have many skill-expectation gap areas and it is simply not possible to address all of these areas at once. Dropping lower-priority expectations in the short term will help you make progress on high-priority expectations more quickly. Plan B is comprised of three basic steps that form the core of the CPS approach: Step 1: Practice empathy. The adult is focused on hearing the childs perspective on the problem. In this step, the adults only job is to hear what the child has to say, ask clarifying questions if needed, and empathize with the child. Step 2: Define adult concerns. In this step, the adult expresses their point of view and concerns about the problem. They do this without blaming the child but may highlight ways in which the situation is negatively affecting the child, the adult, or others. Step 3: Invite the child to discuss solutions. Here, the child is invited to participate in a brainstorming session with the adult to identify possible solutions. In most situations, the brainstorming sessions will result in at least one identified skill that the child can develop. Other strategies will include things like simplifying routines, getting things done the night before school so mornings arent so hectic, keeping an extra set of school books at home if the child repeatedly forgets materials needed to complete homework assignments, and so on. This step, when done well, ultimately results in a clear, actionable plan that the child and the adult can easily follow through on. As part of this step, the child and adult agree to engage in a follow-up brainstorming session if their strategies and solutions dont go according to plan. The CPS model is a flexible approach that can be applied to a wide range of challenging behaviors associated with ADHD. It also teaches problem-solving skills that, if practiced repeatedly, become a tool that your child can eventually use on their own. These skills will be especially valuable as your child gains independence while navigating the challenges that come with middle school, high school, and beyond. If you would like to learn more about how to use the CPS model with your child, check out the Lives In the Balance website, maintained by a non-profit organization founded by Dr. Green, the developer of the CPS approach. ABOUT DR. MARY ROONEY Mary Rooney, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco. Dr Rooney is a researcher and clinician specializing in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and co-occurring behavioral, anxiety, and mood disorders. A strong advocate for those with attention and behavior problems, Dr. Rooney is committed to developing and providing comprehensive, cutting edge treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and adolescent. Dr. Rooney's clinical interventions and research avenues emphasize working closely with parents and teachers to create supportive, structured home and school environments that enable children and adolescents to reach their full potential. In addition, Dr. Rooney serves as a consultant and ADHD expert to Huntington Learning Centers. ABOUT HUNTINGTON Huntington Learning Center is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students of all levels succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. Call us today at 1.800.CAN LEARN to discuss how Huntington can help your child. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. This website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material on this site is provided for educational purposes only.

The Final Phonecall

The Final Phonecall Most of the best tutors I know make time to call a student after they have finished working together. I’ve done this consistently for the last decade and have found it not only good for business but… …hugely fulfilling on a personal level. Every student is different, however there are a number of things that most of these calls have in common. I usually thank them for working hard, ‘for making my job easier by putting in the effort’, and give them credit for how far they’ve come. If I’ve done my job well, there will have been changes in their studies. Even if this isn’t reflected in huge grade increases, it will be evident in their attitude to school and work in general. Most of my students start off hating Maths and/or Science, so this can be something else to mention: ‘I want to acknowledge you for putting the work in even though it’s a subject you hate so much!’ I will then ask them if there’s anything they want to ask or say to me. Usually there isn’t much to be said, but it does allow them to get anything that’s been worrying them off their chests. Things like, ‘I don’t know if I worked hard enough.’ Your job at this point is mostly to listen to them and understand why they may feel this way. Maybe they could have worked harder, but sometimes part of your job is to encourage them to ease up a little. Don’t invalidate their feelings by saying something like, ‘You’re wrong’. If you do disagree with them, instead say something along the lines of: ‘I understand why you might feel that way. Actually I think you could not have worked any harder.’ Very often I find myself saying how much I’ve enjoyed working with them. I try to give specific examples of what I’ve learnt from them, too. It’s rare that I meet a student who I don’t learn something from (even if it’s about Pokemon cards). Finally, I will end the call by thanking them for trusting in me and wishing them good luck in the future. There are three reasons why these phone calls can be a good idea: 1. Positive reinforcement for the student. One of the greatest lessons a person can learn in life is that working hard is far more important than grades. Grades should be a reward of working hard, but not the only focus of a student. By acknowledging how hard they’ve worked and how far they’ve come, you’re helping them to see that in the future (especially when they’re struggling with something) they can overcome it with perseverance. This is particularly effective if you can remind them of a specific topic or exam question they couldn’t do in the beginning and now can.  2. It provides both of you with closure on your time together. When any relationship comes to an end, including the working relationship between tutor and student closure can be important for both of you. There are a number of papers and articles (most available online) that discuss this topic in great detail. You might find it useful to look at papers that specifically deal with the  need for cognitive closure in education. 3. Positive memories. Very often the student’s last memory of you is in the context of a stressed and hurried final lesson just before an exam. By making this phone call you can leave the student (and their family) with a positive memory of you. This is also comes in handy when they recommend you to friends or if younger siblings eventually need a tutor. It can take time to get used to making this kind of call, but it’s often during these conversations that I’m reminded of why I love tutoring so much.

Decomposing Is Better Than Recycling

Decomposing Is Better Than Recycling Recycling is a zeitgeist of our days. In recycling we make more efficient use of our limited natural resources. But in recycling is only useful if the materials are actually re-used. Perhaps even better than recycling is the use of materials that are naturally decomposable. Exactly that is the core idea of Leefgedanken a company founded by the German entrepreneur and scientist Claudio Vietta. Vietta uses large leafs that have fallen from trees in India. These dropped leaves are not only plentiful and inexpensive, they are also natural. After the collection, Vietta washes the leaves and shapes them by means of a steam press. The result are beautiful, clean and natural plates of various sizes. Viettas plates can simply be thrown away. Within months they naturally rot and become nutrients to the soil. Such plates environmental footprint is essentially zero. Quite literally, Viette borrows these leaves from the nature. The nature appreciates this fact. And so can BBQers who enjoy eating from these beautiful and natural plates.  Decomposing is better than recycling. Viettas created his decomposable plates by borrowing concepts from Industrial Engineering and Environmental Engineering. Should these topics interest you, tutoring help for these subjects can be found on TutorZ. If you want to speak to Claudio Vietta in German, we offer help through our German tutors.

Seasons Bilingual Kindergarten

Seasons Bilingual Kindergarten Seasons Bilingual Kindergarten Seasons Bilingual Kindergarten is a high-end private Bilingual Kindergarten that covers 25 acres, located next to the Fuzhou Strait Olympic Sports Centre, built by the Fujian Huawei Group. Our kindergarten has convenient traffic advantages and more than 85% greenery rate. Equipped with advanced and elegant facilities, our kindergarten combines Bilingual Education, Montessori Elements, Positive Discipline Philosophy, and Nature Theme teaching. A hundred years of life starts from early childhood. Lets tear down the fence, return to seasons and share nature with our children... Let the children grow into outstanding citizens of the world while being healthy and happy with an international perspective in a multicultural environment! We aim to give our children bright and happy surroundings in which children would no longer be confined to a restricted, dreary and colourless environment, but a natural setting that supports and encourages childhood imaginations. Using natural light our kindergarten has a clean environmental atmosphere that is encircled by magnificent trees, plants and purpose-built gardens. Based on childrens law of psychological development and growth needs, we designed every corner of our kindergarten to fully inspire childrens imagination and vitality. Our kindergarten already has more than 150 kids and 25 native teachers and 5 international teachers.

Our 10 Favourite Christmas Storybooks for children

Our 10 Favourite Christmas Storybooks for children Christmas is a magical time for all ages; mince pies, stuffed turkey, presents under a beautifully decorated tree, monopoly and Christmas stories. Christmas just wouldn't feel the same without beautifully illustrated story books and words that take you to another place. From a young age I remember reading, and being read, some wonderful Christmas stories and their essence seemed to linger in the air throughout the whole Christmas period. Here are 10 great storybooks that will certainly assist in bringing Christmas to life in your home: 1. A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens Christmas just wouldn't feel the same without hearing about the miserable, old Ebenezer Scrooge and the magical story that sees him revisit his life with the ghost of Christmas Past, and learn valuable lessons with the Ghost of Christmas Present and the Ghost of Christmas yet to come. No home should be without at least one copy of this timeless classic. 2. Father Christmas - Raymond Briggs This beautifully illustrated story about a very ordinary Father Christmas will awaken the Christmas spirit in any child. A far cry from the St. Nicholas we all know and love, this grumpy old man who says things such as 'bloomin Christmas' will have your kids giggling away. 3. Olivia Helps with Christmas - Ian Falconer Everyone's favourite little pig Olivia is sure to brighten up any day in this wonderfully illustrated book. Olivia is a very helpful and incredibly busy little pig and with Christmas just around the corner there is plenty to do. This charming and hilarious book is a must for Christmas time. 4. One Snowy Night - Nick Butterworth A great one for the younger reader, One Snowy Night tells the story of Percy the Park Keeper and his quest to help his friends. A lovely, warm winter's tale, perfect for the Christmas holidays bedtime read and for that heart-warming, cosy feel. 5. The Story of Holly and Ivy - Rumer Godden An enchanting tale that captures the real meaning of Christmas, this beautiful story about Ivy the Orphan will have boys and girls of all ages truly captivated. Ivy wishes for a real doll, Holly (a doll) wishes for a child to give her a home and Mr. and Mrs Jones wish for a child of their own to share their holiday. A lovely story about 'wishing' that is a favourite amongst children at Christmas time. 6. Angela and the Baby Jesus - Frank McCourt An elegantly illustrated wonderful Christmas story from the author of 'Angela's Ashes', 'Angela and the baby Jesus' will have you and your child laughing and crying. It tells the story of six-year-old Angela who feels compelled to rescue Baby Jesus and take him home after she sees him in the Christmas crib at a church close to her home. A lovely, heart-warming Christmas book. 7. The Polar Express - Chris Van Allsburg This magical Christmas tale is one for all the family, about a boy who refuses to stop believing in Christmas. A steam trains arrives on Christmas Eve to take the young boy and his friends on an unforgettable journey to the North Pole, where they will learn that only true believers of Christmas will hear the ringing of the reindeer bell. 8. The Little Reindeer - Michael Foreman Another beautiful and truly heart-warming Christmas story about the smallest reindeer that accidentally falls into the gift-wrapping machine in Santa's workshop and gets himself delivered as a Christmas present. Enjoy this enchanting story with your children at Christmas time and follow the story of the young boy who accidentally receives a reindeer for Christmas. 9. How the Grinch stole Christmas - Dr. Seuss This classic Dr. Suess book about the miserable grinch who wants to steal Christmas from the people of Whoville will have children of all ages hooked. The fabulously illustrated tale is written completely in witty rhyme igniting children's imaginations everywhere. 10. The Jolly Christmas Postman - Allan and Janet Ahlberg Another incredibly illustrated book that is an absolute must for all young children at Christmas time and certainly lives up to the original Jolly Postman. Joining the Jolly Christmas Postman as he delivers the letters this magically interactive book will see children help the postman open his mail along the way with real letters and fun puzzles. From all of us here at First Tutors, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Free Online Homework Statistics Tables

Free Online Homework Statistics TablesSome parents may not be aware of the fact that there are numerous online tutoring services that offer tutorials on homework statistics tables. These tables can also be called homework measurements and can be a part of the official school or institute worksheet. The main idea behind these tables is to measure the progression of students from one grade to another.They are important for the progress of those who are very less intelligent and in the same time less in school, as these measures can help teachers, and even the school, assign grades accordingly. Teachers can also use these measures for practice and assessment purposes, since they can be used as training exercises.It is important to note that the amount of homework is not the only factor to consider when choosing the topics to be written. Sometimes, it will depend on the amount of homework that is done at a particular grade. But many times, the trend is that the more homework is done, the more tedious the homework will be.The good thing about these homework statistics tables is that there are already several such tables online. Most people know the level of intelligence or performance for certain students, but this has not been proven so far.Because of this, the range of this table will be different for every class and the classes are divided into four sections. These include the first semester, the middle school, high school and university. This makes it easier for the teachers and the instructors to decide the order of the charts.One other important factor is that the teacher can check which kids seem to be in trouble, and then he can use classroom diagrams and check out the figures. The objective is to use such a table as a guide for both teaching and learning.The homework statistics tables will usually include asample of work and help the teacher to choose the right subject for the students to learn. While others prefer them to be used as a simple exercise, in f act, there are many people who are actually interested in how these tables work.