Boosting the Payoff of Studying For a Doctoral Degree

Boosting the Payoff of Studying For a Doctoral DegreeWhen a person enrolls for a course from a traditional school or university, their primary goal is to acquire the necessary education in order to go on and become a doctor or lawyer. But with the aid of online tutoring, the goal becomes something different: to become a doctor in South Bay, California, the Bay Area. In this article, we will discuss exactly what kind of educational experience a student can expect when enrolling for a doctor in South Bay, California, the Bay Area.The first goal for any student who plans to enroll in a course from a traditional school or university is to obtain the required education and training needed to pursue a doctorate degree or doctorate in medicine. A degree from a traditional school takes at least one year and requires a minimum of four years of study. A doctorate takes about five years of intense study. Once the degree is earned, the doctor has a professional license and career fulfillment and a higher salary. Many young doctors choose a life of medical research in this career path because it is lucrative.An online tutor who works at an accredited institution is the best way to ensure that students have the right information to reach their goals. A traditional school would not have the information needed to properly prepare a student to become a doctor. An online tutor would be able to give a thorough background check on the student so he can properly learn the field of medicine and the standards required to receive a license.The Bay Area's reputation for rising medical talent is something that most private institutions are proud of. Once a student has enrolled at an accredited institution, a private tutor will not only help him or her get a degree but also have a professional relationship with other doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals. This is an important reason why many doctors seek out an online tutor.By working at an accredited institution, an online tu tor can also provide students with mentorship. With a tutor, students can get advice about career choices and future work plans. Private tutors often have connections with other students who are in the same profession as the tutors and who would be willing to offer additional help to a student who needs it.After graduating from a BSA accredited university, an online student can begin applying for positions with an international healthcare company, a dental clinic, a government agency, or even an international hospital. These positions require licensure and experience. To become licensed, a physician must complete at least four years of formal medical education.As long as the BSA accredited school is accredited, the tutors will know the legal requirements and be able to guide students through the entire process of becoming a licensed doctor. A student should contact the tutors at the school to ask for information on obtaining their online tutoring services. It is important to underst and that by enrolling in a BSA accredited school, a student is guaranteed access to the right information and assistance to earn a degree that is worth much more than their tuition.

Narrative analysis English Reading Online Tutorpace

Narrative analysis English Reading Online Tutorpace Narrative analysis focuses on analyzing how some components of a story is arranged, why some components are assessed differently, how the present and the past shape the perceptions of each other and how both the present and the past determine the future. Narrative analysis also deals with the manner in which people create and apply stories to interpret the world around them and it treats the narratives as products of the society in a specific setting related to locations of historical value, cultural value or social value. So, narrative analysis can be considered as the key with which people create an identity for themselves and so it is normally biased (subjective). Moreover, narratives are set in a worldly dimension where characters and their actions are fantasy or imaginary with disparate components such as sub plots and other digressions. Classification of Narrative Analysis Narrative analysis is classified into categories such as structural approach (analyzing setting, summary, initiating event, complicating action, resolution, assessment and then returning to the present) sociological approach (analyzing the actions of the characters related to the social setting at the time of the story and comparing those to the present) and functional approach (analyzing the story to find how problems are solved or uncertainties are resolved). When learners are involved in narrative analysis, they acquire the skill to evaluate the narrative with regard to the world that they live in and they also learn to assess the writers as to how the imaginary characters relate the real world.

Tutoring In Schools Small Group Sessions

Tutoring In Schools Small Group Sessions Even experienced tutors can struggle when starting to deliver sessions in schools. Tutoring in-school means being particularly mindful of how your sessions fit into a student’s school life and tailoring your approach accordingly. This sounds easy enough in theory, but what does it mean in practice?   This week, we’re looking at small group sessions. The schools we work with are most likely to ask our tutors to work with small groups. There’s always a balance to be struck between the number of students involved in an intervention and the progress each selected student makes. Research shows that small groups of two or three students is the best way for a school to maximise impact from tutoring. We’ve compiled a list of the five things tutors should definitely be doing when working with small groups in schools. Teaching the right group As soon as there’s more than one student in a session, the relationship between the students becomes just as important as your relationship with them. If students don’t get on or are starting the sessions with very different attitudes or attainment, it can become difficult to work productively with them. Sometimes you can work around this â€" find commonalities, use different ability levels to encourage peer learning â€" but sometimes you might be better off rearranging the group. This won’t always be possible, but often whoever is arranging the groups for you will understand the problem and work with you to find a better solution. If, for example, a group of three students has one student whose subject knowledge is a long way behind the others, the sessions might serve to weaken their confidence rather than strengthen it. Whilst tutors should try their best to find a productive approach with every group, it’s equally important to voice your concerns with school and make sure you’re always working in the way that’s most beneficial for your students â€" thinking hard about the make-up of each group is a big part of this.   Setting the room up correctly Often overlooked by inexperienced tutors, the physical set-up of the room you’re working in can make a big difference to the session itself. Where are you sitting in relation to the students? Where are they sitting in relation to each other? How can you manage these variables to get the best possible environment for learning? When new to in-school tutoring, tutors can feel as though they’re in someone else’s space. This means they won’t feel comfortable temporarily rearranging a room and might just put up with a room in the way they find it. If you’re not comfortable in the space, this will come across to your students. Arranging the workspace so that it’s tidy, purposeful and appropriate for the task at hand will show that you’re in control and make it easier for students to settle into the lessons. Using the group dynamic to your advantage This is a simple idea: if the activity you’re doing could be done either with a full class or just one student, you could probably do something better with a small group. Students get a lot from learning with their peers â€" maybe discussing, competing, quizzing each other. These are benefits you can’t get as easily from a group of thirty students or just one, so embrace them and use them to your advantage. Think about how you can tailor activities so that they require the students to collaborate. Can it be gamified to encourage healthy competition? Can they be working together to solve a problem? This will make the sessions feel novel, well-rounded and fun for students, letting them enjoy the group dynamic and get an increased benefit from sessions. Getting all students to contribute Part of designing effective group activities means understanding your group â€" particularly thinking about whether a certain approach will allow louder, more confident students to dominate. When planning for lessons or just asking questions, make sure to get responses from every member of the group equally. Students that are less confident will not speak up without encouragement and will slide all-too-comfortably into letting more outgoing students do the heavy lifting for them.   With only 2-4 students in the room, there should be no place for quieter students to hide and the habit shouldn’t be allowed to develop. Once a student is used to coasting through sessions, it can become uncomfortable to get them contributing further down the line. That said, it’s important to take different confidence levels into account and ask students to contribute in a way that they’re comfortable. The loudest, most confident student shouldn’t necessarily be used as the model for all contributions.   Maintaining school rules School rules are important everywhere in school life, but never more so than in small group sessions. Behavioural issues are far less likely to occur in one-to-one sessions and any bad behaviour in classrooms will usually be dealt with immediately by the teaching staff. Small group sessions are the place, if anywhere, where a tutor is most likely to be faced with challenging behaviour and things can bubble over into a loss of control. The best way to avoid this situation is to make sure the rules that apply elsewhere in school apply in your small group sessions from the very start. Small group sessions can be fun â€" and can feel more informal than regular lessons. Particularly with inexperienced tutors, this can result in a lax approach to school rules. It feels natural at first not to be too concerned with untucked shirts or a bit of boisterous behaviour. If your students are relaxed, happy and willing to learn, so why make a point of following up small infractions? But over a number of weeks this relaxed approach will encourage students to test the boundaries, lead to a silly, unfocused atmosphere in sessions.   It’s a delicate thing, but it’s not too hard to find a balance. Your sessions can be friendly, warm, relaxed and fun, but a gentle reminder of school rules (often even a non-verbal cue) will go a long way. If the head of the school walked into your session right now, would she be happy with what she saw? If not, you should take some time to consider how to keep an ordered and focused feel to your tutoring.   If you’re interested in tutoring in-schools, contact the foundation at foundation@tutorfair.com, check your profile for volunteering opportunities or browse our website to find out what’s on.

ALEXA, PLEASE.

ALEXA, PLEASE….” In last weeks post I discussed how digital assistants, like Alexa, can help things run more smoothly at home when you have a child with ADHD. Digital assistants are developing rapidly, and already come with an impressive array of features and functions. Yet, as with all emerging technologies, parents should be on the lookout for unintended consequences that might crop up once they and their children start using the devices. With screen-free digital assistants, many of the pitfalls that come with tablet and phone-based technology are avoided. On the other hand, the language and style of speaking that we use to communicate with Alexa doesnt match up with the way we talk with our partners, coworkers, and children. As adults, we can easily distinguish between a style of speech used with technology and a style of speech used with the people in our lives, but for young children and children of all ages who struggle with social interactions, this differentiation may not be intuitive. Across the board, kids attribute human thoughts, feelings, and intentions to inanimate objects. Its completely normal for them to think that their stuffed bear may feel lonely if he is left alone all day, or that their dump truck is mad because its wheel got stuck in the sand. As kids get older this tendency gradually decreases, but for some, it still pops up well into adulthood (think of people you know who talk about their beloved car as though it is a person!). Technology like Alexa taps into this tendency to attribute human qualities to objects. And, depending on your childs developmental level, the line between person and technology may still be quite blurry. So, as you bark out commands to your digital assistant -- Alexa, turn on the lights, or Alexa, play my favorite radio station, or worse, as you keep trying to get it to work, saying more sternly each time, Alexa. Alexa! ALEXA! -- your kids are hearing and absorbing your tone and phrasing. Without intending to, youre providing a model of communication that they may generalize to their interactions with friends and family. Fortunately, with three simple steps (and ongoing mindfulness on your part) you can keep this behavior to a minimum: Rename Alexa. Did you know that you dont actually need to refer to Alexa as Alexa? Alexa is simply a word programed into your digital assistant to wake it up and get it ready to receive a command. Its called the Wake Word and you can change it to anything that you would like to use. You can de-personalize your digital assistant and make it clear that you are taking to a machine and not a person by changing the devices Wake Word to Computer or another technology-related name. Say Please. Start talking to your digital assistant the way you would talk to a friend or colleague when youre asking them to do something for you. Start each request or command with Alexa, please (or the new name for your device in place of Alexa). After the task is completed, end the conversation with Alexa, thank you. Your device will always respond by saying something like, You bet! or Anytime!, providing a great model for your child. Remember that you can turn off Alexa. Its easy to forget that you are in charge of your technology, and not the other way around. If youre concerned about how your child is interacting with Alexa, or your child isnt practicing his or her please and thank you with the device, then it might be time for a break. Let your child know that when he or she doesnt use please or thank you, the device will stop responding. Then, unplug Alexa. Its as simple as that. After a break, plug Alexa back in and let your child give it another try. As digital assistants continue to evolve Im optimistic that new family-friendly features and parental controls will be added to their functionality. In the meantime, be mindful of the way you and your child interact with Alexa, and be on the lookout for unintended consequences that may pop up as you integrate this technology into your daily life. 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.

10 Reasons We Should Go To The Gym

10 Reasons We Should Go To The Gym Photo Via: http://1-ps.googleusercontent.com Many people think that as long as you eat semi-decent foods and walk to class every day, you’re being healthy. This is extremely wrong. Being healthy involves so much more than that, working out included. While you don’t need to necessarily run several miles every day, at least getting on the treadmill for 30 minutes every day is a start in the right direction. While time is usually the issue, especially with college students, making the time to get healthy is a decision you won’t regret later on. 2. To look good Photo Via: https://hellofatties.files.wordpress.com There isn’t much else more motivating than looking at yourself in the mirror and not being happy with what you see. Rather than putting off the workout that you know you need, pay attention to what your body is telling you and get over to the gym. While looks definitely aren’t everything, doing what you can to look good isn’t a bad thing. And with swimsuit season coming up quickly, make sure you’re ahead of the game by heading to the gym right away. 3. To eat what you want Photo Via: https://dranely.files.wordpress.com It’s no secret that salad isn’t always satisfying. In fact, most people become depressed with their meals when they’re limited to foods they can’t stand because they’re trying to lose weight. Wouldn’t it be easier if you could work out at the gym and come home to food that you actually want to eat? This isn’t to say going to the gym gives you the freedom to eat junk food all day long, but that you have more freedom to have that bag of popcorn after a long week of working out at the gym. 4. To relieve stress Photo Via: http://www.jenellesummers.com School is stressful. There’s no doubt about that. And the best way to relieve that stress is to head on over to the campus gym. While your initial reaction may be to go sit on the couch and flip on the TV for some relaxation, working out is far more likely to relieve your stress. Whether you’re on the elliptical or lifting weights, your workout routine is going to be the ultimate stress reliever. 5. To procrastinate Photo Via: http://www.targetclickmarketing.com We love to procrastinate. Got a test on Friday? Looks like you’re not looking at the study guide until Thursday. Paper due on Thursday? Looks like you’re pulling an all-nighter Wednesday to write that bad boy. What better way is there to spend your time procrastinating homework than to head on over to the gym? It will not only kill time but also give you that feeling of accomplishment that you’ll probably need since you’ve done nothing else today. 6. To get out Photo Via: https://pgoaspryliving2.files.wordpress.com Staying cooped up in the apartment/dorm all semester isn’t healthy, and is more than likely going to make you depressed. So rather than sitting around feeling bored, use your free time to head over to the gym. You are not only getting out of the apartment, but also staying healthy. That’s more than you can do sitting on the couch. 7. To improve your sleep Photo Via:  http://www.ahbeard.com Working out has been proven to help your sleep, yet another benefit to be gained in visiting the gym. So if you are an insomniac, go to the gym. Working out can help you sleep longer, and also more soundly. So next time you feel like you’re losing sleep, keep this little tip in mind and pay a visit to your campus gym. 8. It’s free Photo Via: http://shockawenow.webs.com Most campus recreation centers are included in the price of your tuition, making them practically free for your use. So why wouldn’t you take advantage of it while you have it at your disposal? So long as you have a gym to use, it would be stupid not to use it. So do the smart thing, and take advantage of your free gym. Because they won’t be free from here on out. 9. The weather doesn’t matter Photo Via: http://www.returnofkings.com The weather is one of the least motivational elements when it comes to working out, and the gym eliminates all excuses. Did you ever skip a run because it was too cold outside? Luckily enough for you, the gym is inside and eliminates this problem altogether. You’re welcome. 10. To be more athletic Photo Via: http://i.dailymail.co.uk And last, but not least, is the fact that going to the gym can help to make you more athletic in general. You will no longer be winded from walking up your staircase, and you’ll actually be able to finish a pickup game of basketball without sounding like Darth Vader. Going to the gym has so many benefits that it’s hard to ignore its importance. So keep these ideas in mind next time you’re putting off working out, because there are so many reasons you should be going to the gym.

6 Tips for Surviving Your Internship This Semester

6 Tips for Surviving Your Internship This Semester Image via Pexels Speaking from personal experience, I particularly enjoyed being the first one in the office. I was given a set of keys to the building since I lived two blocks away while everyone’s commute was 15 minutes or longer. I would come in at least 20 minutes earlier to make coffee, set up my laptop and work, and get a few tasks done before other people could distract me with conversation. Maintain a polished image Maintaining an image of a hard-working, respectable intern is important. The way you dress tells your colleagues what kind of person you are. If you are not mindful of your appearance in your workplace, the untidy blouse or ripped jeans tells others that you are not serious or caring enough. Try to keep a simple, minimal look and have staple pieces in your wardrobe, like dark close-toed shoes and a blazer jacket. For more tips on how to dress for your internship, check out former Uloop writer  Walbert Castillo’s advice on men’s attire for an interview. For the ladies, Lillian Lu recommends, “If you wear a pencil skirt, make sure it hits your knees and is coupled with opaque tights.” Be vocal It never hurts to establish a trusting relationship with your manager. Being able to effectively communicate your concerns, intentions, and decisions with your boss will enhance your ability to perform. Francine Fluetsch also notes, “You don’t have to get everything perfect the first time, and it is much better to clarify the situation and get it right than just winging it and then having to redo it.” studenthousingworks.com Your manager will also be impressed with your confidence to share great advice and pitch ideas. If you’re going to ask your manager for a recommendation letter later, let there be something memorable about your work ethic and ability that he or she can build on. Fuel up Eat healthy meals regularly to monitor and replenish your strength. If you were a lazy student before you started this internship, you’re about to realize that skipping meals and eating junk food will not cut it in once you begin a job. You are now busy for most of the week and don’t have time to prepare a proper breakfast anymore. Alexia Gonzalez shares some of her favorite breakfast recipes as well as lunch prep tips to save you the stress and time. Rest as much as needed Do NOT try to tackle the day without rest. I promise it almost never goes well. Your focus is depleted because your mind does not have the energy to fully attend to your work. If you are working on spreadsheets and numbers, you will probably miscalculate and be too lazy to check your work. Sleeping a healthy amount of hours every night keeps you sharp and ready to work the next day. Tend to your psychological needs too You’re working hard to build experience and to learn how to maintain a certain lifestyle. You’re putting in long hours at your internship because you want to do well. This means you have less time to do the things that you want to do. You skip on that spontaneous trip with your friends and forget to call your parents. Soon, you’ll realize your social skills have decayed and being in public makes you anxious. While an internship is probably not as demanding as a full-time position, you should still set time apart to nurture and improve relationships. It is a need for your well-being, after all. (Image via SimplyPsychology) According to psychologist Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs model, people are driven by certain needs. While it is difficult to achieve self-actualization, the sense of belonging to relationships and social groups can improve your mood and health outside of the office. Planning to meet with some friends after work can motivate you to do well throughout the day.

The 2015 June Language Challenge has Ended!

The 2015 June Language Challenge has Ended! Congratulations to all who participated in the 2015 June Language Challenge! Its over now and were busy calculating the winners and losers. Final announcements will be made on July 7th as any sessions taken on June 30th need 7 days to auto-confirm if you havent confirmed sessions manually. Well also be depositing the 300ITC reward for completing the Challenge on July 7th as well! 5 of our italki staff also participated in the Challenge and they are busy compiling a great after video about how they felt balancing work, life and language learning to finish the challenge. Each of them wrote updates about their experiences taking the Challenge and if you havent read them, direct links are below: Ivans Update Tracys Update Javis Update Andreys Update Congrats to all our #italki #team #languagechallenge #challengers. Andrey, Tracy, Javi and Ivan all #completed the #challenge! Or did they? Stay tuned next week when they release their #afterchallengevideo on the italki #blog #harderthanitseems #happythatitsover #winning #nextchallenge #wearethechampions #languagelearning #languages #learningchinese #esperanto A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on Jun 29, 2015 at 10:11pm PDT Note: William is missing because hes back home visiting family and friends in Indonesia! The 2015 June Language Challenge has Ended! Congratulations to all who participated in the 2015 June Language Challenge! Its over now and were busy calculating the winners and losers. Final announcements will be made on July 7th as any sessions taken on June 30th need 7 days to auto-confirm if you havent confirmed sessions manually. Well also be depositing the 300ITC reward for completing the Challenge on July 7th as well! 5 of our italki staff also participated in the Challenge and they are busy compiling a great after video about how they felt balancing work, life and language learning to finish the challenge. Each of them wrote updates about their experiences taking the Challenge and if you havent read them, direct links are below: Ivans Update Tracys Update Javis Update Andreys Update Congrats to all our #italki #team #languagechallenge #challengers. Andrey, Tracy, Javi and Ivan all #completed the #challenge! Or did they? Stay tuned next week when they release their #afterchallengevideo on the italki #blog #harderthanitseems #happythatitsover #winning #nextchallenge #wearethechampions #languagelearning #languages #learningchinese #esperanto A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on Jun 29, 2015 at 10:11pm PDT Note: William is missing because hes back home visiting family and friends in Indonesia! The 2015 June Language Challenge has Ended! Congratulations to all who participated in the 2015 June Language Challenge! Its over now and were busy calculating the winners and losers. Final announcements will be made on July 7th as any sessions taken on June 30th need 7 days to auto-confirm if you havent confirmed sessions manually. Well also be depositing the 300ITC reward for completing the Challenge on July 7th as well! 5 of our italki staff also participated in the Challenge and they are busy compiling a great after video about how they felt balancing work, life and language learning to finish the challenge. Each of them wrote updates about their experiences taking the Challenge and if you havent read them, direct links are below: Ivans Update Tracys Update Javis Update Andreys Update Congrats to all our #italki #team #languagechallenge #challengers. Andrey, Tracy, Javi and Ivan all #completed the #challenge! Or did they? Stay tuned next week when they release their #afterchallengevideo on the italki #blog #harderthanitseems #happythatitsover #winning #nextchallenge #wearethechampions #languagelearning #languages #learningchinese #esperanto A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on Jun 29, 2015 at 10:11pm PDT Note: William is missing because hes back home visiting family and friends in Indonesia!