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How To Spell Restaurant?

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Restaurants are a common feature of our daily lives. Whether we are dining out with friends or grabbing a quick bite on the go, we all need to know how to spell the word "restaurant." Unfortunately, this is a word that many people struggle…

Does Lionel Messi Speak English?

Lionel Messi is a world-renowned soccer player who has won numerous awards and accolades for his accomplishments on the field. As a native Spanish speaker who grew up in Argentina, many people wonder if he is capable of speaking English. In…

Evaluation on Mountaintop Adult Education Centre’s Pedagogical Practises

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Introduction The evaluation Mountaintop Adult Education Centre (MAEC) received showed that the institution incorporated practises that are supported by various educational theories. Socio-culturalism in education deserves to be examined…

Educational Theories & Pedagogical Approached To Learning

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A poster and presentation assignment for my course at the University of Essex Online. Introduction Pedagogical derives from the Greek word, pedagogue, roughly translated to the ‘leader of children.’ As an early childhood educator,…

Universal Primary Education and Human Progress at a Global Level

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Talents are the cornerstone of the world’s development, such talents can contribute to their communities, countries, and even global economy. Talents are fostered through education, and promoting universal primary education is the first step…

Teaching with a Face Mask

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With the coronavirus lock downs easing off, recently I had the experience of teaching with a face mask on. Though the question that it poses, is it viable to actual wear one while teaching? Health Benefits We all know why we wear a face…

Coronavirus: Back to Normality?

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Hong Kong just announced their plan to ease back into normality caused by the coronavirus. Will everything go back to normal? For myself, I was one of the lucky ones to have a job during the pandemic. ZOOM has been a great experience but…

Coronavirus: Can Teachers Last?

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Since the beginning of February, teachers have found themselves in a predicament because of the Coronavirus pandemic. Recently, a teacher from a school I used to work for came out to the press regarding his situation. He highlighted the mistreatment…

Learning English at Home

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With the world being on self-isolation, the demand for learning English at home has increased considerably. Schools are doing their best to provide a service that is accessible and efficient online, but it cannot replicate the results from…

Is Online Teaching Viable?

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The coronavirus has caused schools across the world to close down for the time being but is online teaching a viable option? The demand for extra learning is more than ever. Parents need an alternative and accessible method for their child…

Coronavirus: Purpose of a Face Mask

Hong Kong has always been a country that highly values self hygiene levels but with the coronavirus, what is the purpose of a face mask? Before the coronavirus, a mask had a different significant meaning. Masks were used by those who were…

Coronavirus: Hong Kong Alcohol Ban

With the rise of the coronavirus, it has been suggested that Hong Kong should induce an alcohol ban. Is this feasible? Will it have any impact at all? Alcohol and social gatherings go hand in hand with each other. The biggest meetup locations…

What to Watch on Youtube for Young Learners?

The question I get asked the most as a kindergarten teacher is what to watch on Youtube for young learners. In my view, Youtube is essential nowadays to help a student learn effectively. The content on Youtube can be exceptional but you must…

Schools After the Coronavirus

What will happen to schools after the coronavirus? Will things go back to normal or will our approaches to learning differ? Schools in Hong Kong are currently still suspended until the 20th of April. This date may prolong as it has been…

Coronavirus and Social Gatherings

The coronavirus has spread across to many countries across the world and halting social gatherings. Countries are currently on lock down to avoid the spread of the virus on a higher scale. The approach is reasonable due to the virus's rapid…