In English
What is a good result?
Sweet modern wisdom says that we must keep a positive attitude and rather than seeing mistakes, we should value successes. It appears all over the […]
False success
Teachers make naive assumptions all the time. They believe that students are interested, while they are merely polite. It’s even worse for teachers’ trainers, because […]
Topics for writing activities in lower secondary/ sujets de rédactions
This is just a series of topics with writing objectives and a few comments on how to implement the activities. The “grade” column is just […]
To keep in mind…
We want the best for the kids. No doubt that we long for the best teaching technics, that will make every student smart and happy. […]
Highly skilled teachers?
Recruiting teachers at a higher level doesn’t necessarily mean higher outputs, but it is still desirable. At the beginning of the 20th century, in France, […]
Understanding the topic (for essays)
Out-of-the-topic essays are very common. But it’s one of the worst mistakes a students can commit. If the topic is a little bit tricky, which […]
Being confident about small and big things
I observed a teacher yesterday. She’s serious and dedicated. Yet, sometimes she lacks confidence. At some point of her lesson, she spotted a boy who […]
Why did they fail?
The bad marks of the students may be or may not be the consequence of a bad teaching. The students may be lazy or have […]
5 almost serious tips to improve your authority
1. Be a man A man appears spontaneously as more dangerous than a woman. As a matter of fact, 95% of the prisoners are male, […]
Learning from mistakes
People shouldn’t be afraid to make mistakes, but should be trained to deal with them. If one never attempts to speak for fear of making […]