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How's It Like In The Life Of A teacher

 Teaching is known as a noble profession. Sometimes I get to ask myself "How did I  get here?" Because when I was in school I really dreaded teaching. I remember when I was in form three,the teacher of English asked us to do a presentation on a novel we were doing that time in groups; each group was to research on a given theme and present the results the next lesson. When the lesson came our group was the first to be called to do the presentation;the group leader was to do that. Unbeknownst to us, Ours was not in class that day! My group decided to shout out my name so that I would represent the group.  Our task was to do a synopsis of the novel from topic five to the last. So I was like,'How am I to stand in front of my fellow students and teach them?' I thought. 'How would the reaction be after,will they laugh or applaud?' So many questions filled my mind, therefore,I tensed and courage failed me. I said 'No.' The teacher heard me right,but he wasn&

Top 5 Ways You Can Draw Learners' Interest While Teaching

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 Teaching teenagers can be a lot of fun and at the same time boring depending on the methodology a teacher resorts to use inorder to attract their attention as well as interest. Teens as they grow up are bound to face challenges that distract them from the normal path of learning trajectory,therefore,by putting yourself into their shoe as a teacher or a caretaker you would be in a good position to understand them.  By being part and parcel of their learning process would help them have a positive attitude towards learning.  And you know what?  Attitude is the beginning of learning, a good attitude that is,to the learning environment and the teacher in general is as vital as starting a good day in the morning!  As a teacher you ought to strive on cultivating a positive attitude at all times. Challenges such as adolescence, family issues like hunger, breakups and poverty are some problems which lead learners not to pay attention in class. I remember when I was in class three there was a

My love

 In my hunting spree for a lifetime partner a fortnight ago Was like chasing a shrewd antelope That escaped narrowly from time to time The moment I reached her,she eluded  And slipped Into the deep forest endangering her life to hungry Lions And my search and heart persistent until I caught her I held her tight and strong She burst into a cry and remorse Why she timidly had ran away kept her curse the day  Tears flowed and she finally spoke Am free at last,free from Lions Free from Cheetahs Close and closer  Shoulder high I carried her home To my hut  I will protect you my love This I swore to her For my endless- now ended search,was never  in pain

Top 5 Facts About Growing Children.

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  Children are an amazing gift from God. A family without children will have sleepless nights contemplating when they will have one.  It is imperative to understand the nature of children hence light them up all the time you spend with them.   Here are important things about children you shouldn't miss to do from the time they are born. 1.Play A saying goes that:all work without play makes Jack a dull boy.Dont want a dull baby,do you? Absolutely not! After birth up to one week you should ensure that you provide ways for your baby to; see,hear,move arms and legs freely and touch you. Secondly,hold your child skin to skin.This will help your child develop a sense of mutual closeness to you all the time.As result,they will always put a smile whenever you hold them. From six months onwards,give the child safe household items to handle.They can also bang or drop them.Such items include:spoons and simple toys. However,put away harmful items such as kitchen knife,they are likely to stab t