Ignatian Tutoring For Children - What Does It Really Mean?

Ignatian Tutoring For Children - What Does It Really Mean?Ignatian Tutoring for children takes the form of an online program of the school or college. There are four main levels in Ignatian and parents should focus on the three that offer the best education in the minimum time possible.Nativity is the first level and offers biblical studies that follow the Biblical story in its chronological order. The students will learn about the characters, motives, and other details of the Nativity Story as well as give the basic knowledge of Jesus.The second level includes the study of the Epistles and Christian Spirituality. It is also designed to provide a full exposure of the life of Jesus and his ministry to the reader.The third level focuses on the Gospels and gives more knowledge about the life of Jesus and his followers and teaches those things that were common between him and the disciples. The Gospel Of John is the study of the life of Jesus and his followers as recorded in the Bible. T he lessons in this level are based on what we have learned from the Gospels as they were written down by those who followed the Lord during his ministry.The last level focuses on the Gospels and helps the child to gain a deeper understanding of the Christian faith. It covers the events of the Crucifixion and resurrection. The study of the word of God is taught in an intimate manner by using testimonies from those who lived it and who were influenced by what they experienced.The Ignatian School Program should be started before the children get out of the babyhood stage. The first level provides the foundation needed for the full learning of the four Ignatian levels. The Second Level is then built upon the foundation that has been laid by the child in his early years.The online Ignatian Program is a flexible one and may accommodate the child's needs in terms of quality and availability of interaction with a teacher and other students in the high interest group. The online learning env ironment provides all the tools necessary for the child to gain an education in Ignatian.

A Birds Eye View English Listening Exercise

A Birds Eye View English Listening Exercise When speaking English, as in most languages, we typically use directions like up, down, left and right to describe directions. But imagine if you spoke a language that didnt use these directions. Imagine telling someone to raise their northwest hand, or go north down the hallway, and enter the first door on the east. Pigeons know their way around.There are several languages that do rely on a strong sense of direction to speak the language. In this English listening exercise, youll hear a podcast about how pigeons and humans can have an amazing sense of direction, when they pay attention and use their birds eye view. You can find and download the podcast here, or play it below. Contact us if youd like to take a class using this listening exercise. /* */ What was unusual about the war hero that Mindy talked about?Why pigeons?A.B.What was the problem for the British?What was so amazing about what GI Joe did?If you go ___ ___ __ ____ to the center of the earth, theres ___ ____ metal __ __ _____, churning.You long to grab one by the ____ ___ ___ ____ and ask them how they do this.What dont some languages have?How do you say hello in the Australian aboriginal language?How do they always know their direction, even indoors, according to the scientist?What did she see in her mind after a week in Austrailia?What is a birds-eye view?What interesting thing did Karen Jacobsen do?

Choosing the Right SAT Subject Tests

Choosing the Right SAT Subject Tests During the test preparation process, the sheer number of tests and test dates can be overwhelming. Here at AJ, we have an expert knowledge of college entrance exams and can help you navigate the journey. Here’s a brief guide to one test (the SAT Subject Test, or SAT II) and how students can choose the right ones for them.OverviewUnlike the SAT, which is broad and covers many skills and content areas, the SAT Subject Tests focus on specific subjects taught in school. Because students are already preparing for finals at the end of the junior year, May and June are ideal months to take the SAT Subject tests. Acing the SAT Subject tests is a great way to show what you’ve learned throughout the year.There are 20 SAT Subject Tests, each of which is an hour in length, scored from 200-800, and comprised entirely of multiple choice questions. You can take up to 3 tests per test date, but we often find that 1-2 is ideal due to potential test day exhaustion.Factors to Consider in Choosing a TestYou can see a complete list of SAT Subject Test offerings here. The best way to see which SAT Subject tests are right for you is to take practice tests and score them. Here are a couple of key guidelines that can help along the way.1. College GoalsAdmission requirements around SAT Subject Tests vary widely among colleges. Many elites schools require or recommend 2-3 SAT Subject Tests. Examples include Brown University, Georgetown University, Caltech, Rice University, and Tufts University. You can find specific requirements on every school’s website, so it’s a valuable exercise to sit down and make a list of what your student will need to include in the application. If even a couple of your student’s top choices require or recommend SAT Subject Tests, it will be wise to have him or her pick exams and schedule a test date.2. The Student’s Strengths and CourseworkAP courses often translate well to the SAT Subject Tests, so if, for example, a student is excelling in AP Biol ogy and AP English Language Literature during her junior year, the SAT Biology and SAT Literature should be strong contenders for a May or June test date. Keep in mind that, while the AP’s and SAT’s often have much content overlap, there are certainly differences, and the formats are quite different. AP Exams rely more on essays and long-form responses as opposed to the strict multiple-choice format of the SAT’s. Thus, it’s important to be strategic and plan on preparing for both the AP and SAT separately towards the end of the course.3. CoachabilityIn addition to any solid AP coursework or obvious subject test affinities, we find that the Math II and Literature exams are great choices for many students. A junior who has taken or is taking pre-calculus will have completed all necessary coursework for both exams. Furthermore, these exams are especially coachable and strategic in nature, and our students have historically seen a great deal of success and improvement on these exams. For example: while we have an excellent record of success with all of the subjects, our biggest score increases come from the Math Level 2 SAT Subject Test, with many students improving over 100 points.How to Prepare for the TestsAJ Tutoring knows the SAT Subject Tests with a degree of expertise bordering on obsession. Luckily for students, a minimalistic approach focusing on a few key test-taking strategies, a series of full-length practice exams, and a targeted content review can work wonders in maximizing performance on test day.Our SAT Subject Test Students typically complete 3-4 sessions of 1.5 hours each. They start with an hour-long practice exam which serves as a jumping off point for a highly customized preparation beginning with session #1. In a 1-on-1 format, the tutor will observe the student’s strengths and weaknesses and tailor the instruction to fit his or her needs, assigning practice, reviewing gaps, and coaching on question evaluation as they go.You can le arn more about our preparation process here.Please reach out to us today to make a test prep plan for your student!

How to Learn (or Relearn) Maths as an Adult

How to Learn (or Relearn) Maths as an Adult There are many reasons you may want to learn maths again as an adult. Perhaps, you want to help your children with their schoolwork, refresh your knowledge in general or even sit your GCSE or A-Level as an adult. Whatever your reasons, here's what you need to do. Think about your maths mindset Many adult learners have a fear about maths, feeling that they can't do it, and they will struggle if they try again. This fear comes from past experiences at home and in school, and if you don't tackle it - it can be detrimental to your decision to study maths again. Alongside this are lots of negative attitudes towards maths in general. Maybe you don't believe you have a mathematical brain. Or perhaps you feel that because you find maths hard, you can never be good at it. None of this is true. So, the first thing to do before you start again is to change your maths mindset. Step one is to forget what happened when you were at school and what was said about your mathematical ability. Step two is then to find yourself the right teacher/tutor. The right person for you will motivate you, explain mathematical theories in a way you can understand and capture your interest with maths. How will you go about learning maths? There are several ways to target maths. 1. You can do it yourself you with books, past papers and with excellent websites like BBC Bitesize Maths and tutorials on YouTube. 2. You can apply for a maths course at a beginner or GCSE level as an adult learner at a local college. 3. You can find a maths tutor. The right tutor will be able to talk you through what you need to learn, how to learn it and also tailor it to where you are right now. We have maths tutors for the casual learner and maths tutors for advanced level learners. Consider where you need to start What you need to address, depends on how much maths knowledge and confidence you have right now. If you are a complete beginner, then courses and tutors can help you start from the beginning. If you haven't studied maths since you were at school, colleges and tutors can also refresh and extend your maths skills to help you gain a formal qualification. If you are keen to take or retake maths GCSE, then check out our blog on How to Pass Maths GCSE As this highlights the mathematical basics you need to know at this level: (1) Number - fractions decimals, percentages(2) Algebra - quadratic equations, factorising, indices(3) Ratio, proportion and rates of change - compound measures, measurements(4) Geometry and measures - angle theorems, 3 D shapes, vectors(5) Trigonometry - Pythagoras theorem, congruency(6) Statistics and probability - averages, data, sampling For A-Level and a maths degree, you will need to know more advanced maths theory and are better off working via a college, or with a maths tutor.

New Chinese for Travelers Video

New Chinese for Travelers Video The importance of Chinese stands out as the most spoken language in the world with 1.28 billion people in China and various other parts of the word speaking it. China as a country is growing by leaps and bounds as a world power. Studies have shown that Chinese has become a popular choice for a second language among college students, surpassing previous favorites including Spanish, French, and German languages. This increasing popularity is not surprising since the growing appeal of Chinese culture in the west and worldwide. TutorZ has released the 2nd video of its Basic Chinese for Travelers series on its youtube channel.  The first video  covered greetings (lesson 1) and asking for directions (lesson 2).  This 2nd video consists of 2 more lessons (lessons 3 and 4). Lesson 3 teaches the vocabulary needed for a stay in a Chinese hotel.  Lesson 4 holds the basic questions one might ask when eating in a Chinese restaurant. Basic Chinese for Travlers Part 2 Now that you have watched the video, lets review the sentences and questions taught during the session. Lesson 3 Hotel What time is the breakfast served? What time is checkout? Please help me keep my luggage. My room number is? Please call a taxi. The air conditioning is broken. Lesson 4 Easting What is your favorite food? Whats in this? I dont eat. I like to eat. Whats the name of this dish? Im stuffed. TutorZ has gone trough length to re-acquire the talents of an true Chinese speak to host the video. Also note the authentic Chinese setting and props seen in the background of the speakers office. We hope you have enjoy watching it!

My Tutoring Starts with Physics

My Tutoring Starts with Physics There’s little in our universe that the concepts and laws within physics do not explain. We  are the embodiment of physics from the organelles that interpret the language of life in our cells to the cosmic engines that generate heavenly bodies, large and small. Yet how many of us understand how physics work and where they need to go to become enlightened.  After teaching for many years the time has come where my tutoring starts with physics. Though a daunting task, my tutoring may not be of the caliber of Steve Hawking. Yet as a private tutor my teaching skills will rival those of any local university professor. I’ve always wanted to a tutor. The start of my tutoring of physics for some will be to explore the fundamentals of classic physics. The word physics is derived from the Greek word “physis” meaning nature. And indeed that’s exactly what it explains in a myriad of ways. For the discipline of physics crosses all borders of natural sciences. It is the study of matter and its motion through space-time, and the four substances within which all things exist. The four states in which all matter survives is solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. What better way to begin a journey of tutoring then to start with the physics of universal knowledge. Physics is the most direct path to understanding how the universal laws function even and including the murky borders of philosophy â€" it is the physics of philosophy, take into consideration the Tao of Physics. Well into the 18th century physics was still recognized as a discipline of philosophy. Because it straddled for so long the conceptualized definitions of science and matter. The study of physics is still considered to be a priori and a posteriori academic discipline. Priori knowledge is independent of experience. Posteriori knowledge is dependent on physical experience and concepts that have been proven physically correct. So you see how physics can cross and expand into so many avenues of learning. Physics can explains that how what we may observe will not always result in a predicted outcome. In starting my tutoring with physics I will explain in the most basic of terms the dynamics of field theory and how relative space and time can be. Albert Einstein, in a moment of reflection,replaced the notion of absolute time and space. And while not everyone can be an Einstein we can all learn the dynamics of classical physics. No other academic discipline contributes more to explaining life. In tutoring on the subject of physics I will help the student to excel in the comprehension of how the laws of physical dynamics affect how our universe appears.

Visual and Auditory Learners - Tutor Hunt Blog

Visual and Auditory Learners Visual and auditory learners - have these categories been debunked? Visual and auditory learners - have these categories been debunked?SchoolsPeople are commonly classified as being either visual or auditory learners. If you are a visual learner you will understand information with greater ease through the medium of pictures, including graphs, charts, maps and diagrams. If you are an auditory learner your learning will be facilitated through the spoken word. The prevalent opinion in the education sector is that 40% of us are visual learners - this goes for both adults and children, and that 30% of people are auditory learners, with the remaining 30% being kinaesthetic learners. Kinaesthetic learners are thought to gain understanding through physical activities, or manipulating models. The belief that children fall into different learning categories has been around for many decades, but it wasn`t until the early 1990`s, when the New Zealander cognitive scientist Neil Fleming proposed the VAK/VARK model, that the different learning groups were properly codified. The actual science behind these different categories of learning has however been recently challenged. Scientists from the universities of California and St. Louis have recently published a paper in the Journal of the Association for Psychological Science, that says there is little actual robust evidence to suggest matching the mode of teaching to people`s preferred style helps them to learn any better. The study points out that more than three decades of academic literature, along with hundreds of studies, have yielded no evidence to suggest matching the method of teaching to a child`s mode of learning facilitates their understanding. The study suggests that the learning categories themselves have simply come out of earlier theories, some going back to Carl Jung`s work of the 1960`s. It is not uncommon for theories to come about this way, growing out of earlier studies; but whereas in the empirical sciences, especially mathematics and physics, this can lead to great discoveries, in the social sciences it can give credence dubious conjectures - neuromyth`s like we only use 10% of our brains. The study, entitled Learning Styles: Concepts and Evidence, casts doubt over the idea that different learning styles even exist, proposing that humans have a tendency to categorise and simplify, a natural urge to put people into groups. `It seems that the idea of finding out ``what type of person one is`` has some eternal and deep appeal.` `It is also natural and appealing to think that all people have the potential to learn effectively andeasily if only instruction is tailored to their individual learning styles.` Learning itself is a mysterious process - how does the brain store information, and are we fundamentally changed as a person when we learning something new? Despite an abundance of clinical data, the human brain refuses to give up most of its secrets. It seems to be made up of nothing but interconnecting nerves, and totally lacks any kind of mechanised microstructures. The kidney has the bowman capsule, a device that encourages filtration; the heart has valves, that ensure the force of its contractions pump blood in the right direction. The brain seems to lack any kind of demarcated structures. There are nerves, and there are areas where these nerves interconnect with other nerves. These connections, called synapses, can alter - they can change their `degree` of connectivity, encouraging or inhibiting the flow of charge. This malleability, this manner of making new connections, must be in some way linked to learning. Different parts of the brain appear to have localised functions, se em to be specialised towards certain roles. There is a small part of the left cerebral hemisphere called the Broca`s area, which appears to associated with language. Patients with injuries to this area may lose the ability to speak, or understand the written word. There are visual and auditory cortexes, sectors of the brain that seem to process sensory data from the eyes and ears. Of course we all have differing levels of ability - one person may have an ability for music, while another may be gifted at drawing. This truism does not however mean that there are associated learning categories - that a person who is musically gifted will learn best via the spoken word, or that a child who enjoys painting will learn best through diagrams, and other visual representations. 21 months ago0Add a Comment

Keeping a Language Learning Diary 5 Tips for Success

Keeping a Language Learning Diary 5 Tips for Success Keeping a Language Learning Diary: 5 Tips for Success Diariesâ€"weve all kept one at some point.Maybe yours was a record of those teenage flings, your worldwide  travel or just some things to remember in your daily life.But did you know keeping a diary can help you learn a language?Yes, really.It can help you track your progress, motivate yourself, be smarter about your learning and more.A language learning diary can be your closest companion as you pick your way through a foreign tongue.Sounds great! But how exactly does it work? What Is a Language Learning Diary?In its most basic form, a language learning diary is where you keep a record of what youve learned and what youre learning on your journey to fluency.Heres what a language learning diary can include:Regular updates.  Part of the whole point of a diary is that it has entries at frequent intervals. The word diary comes from the Latin for day,  but even if you keep it every week or after each class, the important thing is that you know when you need to make an entry!Your target language. This might sound obvious, but its a consideration to take seriously. If youre an advanced learner, youll probably be aiming to put at least some of your entries in the target language to help you practice and get into the habit of organizing your thoughts in your new tongue. However, if youre just starting out then it might be a little different.You may decide to challenge yourself to avoid your native language entirely, in which case its a good idea to have a speaker of your target language check over it from time to time; you may also like to try some translations or notes on what you were thinking in your native tongue. There are a lot of approachesâ€"try a few different things and see what works for you!Language points youve learned. Of course, you may have other exercise books or places youre writing down vocab and grammar, but heres an opportunity to help things stick in your memory. What was your favorite recent word you learned? Which grammar point are you finding particularly difficult to get your head around? A diary should be personal, not just lists of language or language exercises.How youve practiced. Think of this like a regular diary, where you would record the things youve done or thought about during the day. Did you ask for your  cappuccino  in Italian? Write it down! Learned a new Japanese song? Where did you hear it? All these points give a diary color, making it an excellent memory tool and a wonderful record of your language journey.Every language learning diary is personal and you need to make it your own, but these are the nuts and bolts of it.What Can a Language Learning Diary Do for You?So, why bother? You already have to do writing and reading practice, communicating with pen pals, learning vocabulary Why should you have yet another book?Well, its up to you, of course, but there are huge benefits in dedicating the time to a diary, whether youre learning in classes or independently.Benefits for guided studyAttending that F rench class every week? Heres how a diary can help you:Most obviously, it helps you to keep track of materials studiedâ€"both in and out of class. Sure, you have a syllabus, but we often tend to remember far more of what we write than what we read or hear, so a diary will make it easier for you to remember everything you need to about that subjunctive.Its a perfect study and memorization toolâ€"written by you! When its time for that test, you can go over what youve written. More than just an exercise book, this is your living, breathing narrative of learning a language, and it helps you dive right back into the moment of study.It helps with a different kind of practice. If youre making notes of the things youre finding most difficult, you can scribble spellings or little sentences in the margins. This is much freer practice than doing an exercise, and you may find it just as helpful, if not more so.If you move to a new class or take another class in the future, you can show your tea cher your diary and it will help place you at the right levelâ€"and give you confidence that you can meet it! You may also have the option of sharing your diary with a teacher or tutor just to give them a better idea of where youre at with the language and what you may be struggling with.Benefits for independent studyBut what if youre learning by yourself? That diary is still a great tool for these reasons:It improves study discipline. Hands upâ€"I am the worst procrastinator I know. Even with something I love, like learning a language, I will find reasons to put it off! But getting into the habit of keeping a diary is super helpful. If you commit to writing in it once a week, that blank page will keep you up at night This helps you stay regular in your learning and make progress towards your goals.It can help structure your learning, which can be difficult when youre learning on your own. Keeping a diary gives the feel of a class without having to be in one. You can take a look at what youve learned with a date for each item, so you can feel like youre making progress.It helps you to identify areas you might be neglecting,  and ones in which youre particularly strong. If you read back over the past few weeks and you havent been doing your past tense conjugations, that can be your area of focus for next week. Meanwhile, if you notice youre building a really strong vocabulary base around sports, its time to go and chat about soccer with your nearest native speaker!Keeping a Language Learning Diary: 5 Tips for SuccessHopefully Ive sold you on the benefits of keeping a language learning diary. But how do you do it? Here are my top 5 tips.Tip 1: Make it easy to keepIf you dont obey this tip, the rest dont matter. The most important thing about your language learning diary is discipline, and to get that discipline, it needs to be easy for you to make it a part of your routine. This means it has to be both convenient and enjoyable!Some of this comes down to the form at you use:Some people get a beautiful notebook that they can decorate, doodle in and carry around in their bags at all times.However, if you might find it difficult to do that, just use the memo function on your smartphone.You could also use a cloud-based tool  (this blogger demonstrates how you can use Penzu to keep any kind of learning diary) so you can access your diary from any device at any time.Some people choose to keep their diary as a blog  in order to share their progress with others (more on this later).Another nice way to make it fun is to take the opportunity to play with the language. Youre not being graded on this! For example, maybe you want to remember some similar sounding words in Spanish, so you writeEl papa empapa las papas de papá.  (The Pope soaks dads potatoes.)Its silly, but youll remember itâ€"and perhaps laugh when you read it back.Tip 2: Make it multimedia!Another excellent way of making your diary more interesting for yourself is to mix up the media yo ure using.This could be as simple as newspaper or magazine clippings stuck onto pages of your notebook. However, you can think biggerâ€"gone are the days when diaries need only be a written record of your exploits!Not only do modern phones have notes functions, but most will allow you to record audio and save video, too. If you have a FluentU account and your diary is digital, you can link to the videos youre learning with. Practice your speaking and listening, and leave little notes for your future self.Im also a huge advocate of using music as a tool to learn language. Rhythm and rhyme are some of your best friends. Make notes of the songs you listen to in your target language so you can go back to them laterâ€"and hopefully understand them even better.Tip 3: Write your goalsA diary doesnt only need to be backward-looking. Use it to record your ambitions, too. For example, my ambition in Italian is to be able to sit at a dinner table with my girlfriends friends and family and have them not have to speak a single word in Englishâ€"and thats noted in my diary so I can hold myself to it! This means I can check in on how well I feel Im progressing and tailor my learning accordingly.For instance, a few weeks ago I recorded in my diary that I had been able to be more confident listening to a conversation where I knew what the topic was and answering basic questions, in this case one about Italian politics. I then noted that my goal the next time I met with friends was to ask their opinion on politicsâ€"and understand the answers!Tip 4: Involve other peopleObviously a diary is personal but youre not writing about your high school crush here. (Well, maybe you are, but at least youre doing it in Arabic!) Getting other people involved can help you discipline yourself as you have someone else to hold you accountable, as well as improve your learning.Challenge someone else whos learning a language to keep a diary, too, so you can meet up and compare your progress.If you re keeping your language learning diary as a blog, like this one, allow and encourage others to comment on your entries and share their experiences.If youre taking classes, you could get your teacher to cast an eye over your diary. However you do it, sharing is caring!Tip 5: Read back over what youve written, regularlyOf course, the act of writing things down will itself be helpful to you, but only a fraction as helpful as if you read over it later.Make time every month to read back over what youve written. This can sometimes just be the last few weeks. But its also worth occasionally going right back to the very beginning and reminding yourself of some long-forgotten language points.Rereading the highlights of your journey will help language stick in your mind better. It will also allow you to revel in your progressâ€"what a motivator!So there you have it.What are you waiting for?Write your first entry today! And One More ThingLet FluentU inspire your diary and language learning in general. FluentU makes it possible to learn languages  from music videos, commercials, news and inspiring talks.With FluentU, you learn real languagesâ€"the same way that real people speak them. FluentU has a wide variety of videos, like movie trailers, funny commercials and web series, as you can see here:FluentU App Browse ScreenFluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and useful examples. Now native language content is within reach with interactive transcripts.Didnt catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover over or tap on the subtitles to instantly view definitions.FluentU Interactive TranscriptsYou can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs quiz mode. Swipe left or right to see  more examples for the word you’re learning.FluentU Has Quizzes for Every VideoAnd FluentU always keeps track of vocabulary that you’re learning. It uses that vocab to give you a 100% personalized experience by recommending videos and examples.

What Is A Salt Chemistry?

What Is A Salt Chemistry?Salt Chemistry is a subject that is often used in high school chemistry. It deals with the use of salt to produce other compounds. In addition, it is also used as a reference for various processes. We will examine the most common uses of this type of chemistry.This is usually associated with industrial salt and sometimes is used as a reference for all salt. This chemistry is used to make alloys. It deals with many metals, including iron and other metals. We'll discuss how it is used in the engineering world.The industrial salt is used in very large scale manufacturing, including chemical processes. It is often combined with some other chemicals to produce a chemical compound. The use of this chemistry is a great way to learn about alloys, metallurgy, electrolysis, and other topics.The use of this chemistry is commonly used to make a chemical compound which can be used as a fuel. The chemical is often combined with a mineral compound, often potassium or sodium carbonate. This chemistry is used in conjunction with an electrolyte and can be used to make a more efficient chemical fuel.Many marine biologists use salt as a source of food for their aquatic organisms. The ocean is also a great place to discover new and unusual life forms. The salt is actually a great source of food for sea creatures and fish. So, it is not surprising that salt is being used by marine biologists to study life on the ocean floor.Marine biologists are using salt to learn about the water quality. This is being done because they need a source of food for their specimens. They use salt to feed them and, over time, they can gather a wide variety of information fromit. In fact, scientists can use their specimens to study the effect of water temperature on their biological specimens. So, they have many of the things they need to understand the marine environment.Salt is useful in many ways. It is commonly used in many different areas of science and it can be used in man y different ways.