Characteristics of an active listeners and casual listeners. A guide for Students. Introduction. Listening is an important skill for students to develop. It will help them in their future careers, as well as making friends and communicating with people from different cultures.  The best way to learn how to listen is by practicing it yourself! There are two types of listeners: active listeners and casual listeners. Active listening is an activity of curiosity about the speaker, and his or her thoughts, moods and feelings. Active listening is an activity of curiosity about the speaker, and his or her thoughts, moods and feelings. It is not the same as passive listening. Active listening has three components: hearing what is being said; participating in a conversation by asking questions; and showing respect for what you hear by responding appropriately to what was said. Active listening is a careful study of the speaker's non-verbal body language, such as facial expressions an...

  Reasons why some University graduates are still looking for jobs. Introduction. Ensuring that you graduate from university with a degree that is relevant and in-demand is one of the best ways to ensure your success when you are job hunting.  But even if you have graduated and are looking for work, there can be a number of reasons why some graduates struggle to find work.  This article explores these reasons and how they affect different groups of graduates - like humanities graduates, adults returning to study, and international students. The unemployment rate is historically low, but there are still many graduates looking for work in Ghana and abroad.  In this article I'll outline 20 reasons why some university graduates might not be employable. 1. The job market is becoming increasingly competitive, and employers are looking for candidates with specific skills and experience. 2. Many university graduates don't have the necessary work experience to land a job afte...

 How To Prepare yourself towards the future to achieve your dreams. Introduction. In this article, I am going to share with you, my personal experience and some tips that will help you to prepare yourself towards the future. Try to think of yourself at your best . Think of yourself at your best. Think about the things that you are good at and think about the things that you are not so good at. Work on improving on the things you are not good at and try to be the best person that you can be. Think of what it is that you want from life, what do you want to achieve in life? What kind of person do you want to become? Do some research on this topic and start to formulate an idea about what type of person does well in life, who has achieved success in their lives, why have they been successful etc.. Know your real self. Press Tab to write more... In order to improve yourself, you need to know your real self. This means knowing your strengths and weaknesses. It also means knowing how you ...

 Classroom Management Skills Every Teacher Must Know, Learn and Master. Introduction. The most important aspect of being a teacher is to be able to maintain a calm and organized environment for your students. But, this does not mean you should be rigid with your classroom management skills. You must adapt your teaching style based on the needs of each child in order to create an engaging and effective learning environment for all. Arrange students in an open classroom layout. To help students stay on task, you may want to arrange them in an open classroom layout. Students can see each other and the teacher. This helps students feel connected to the classroom environment and less isolated from their peers. It also encourages them to interact with their peers more often; this interaction leads to better collaboration skills and higher levels of engagement overall. Students can see the materials they need for class activities. This makes it easier for teachers to teach new lessons or ...

  20 ways to discover your strengths and weaknesses as a teacher. Introduction. As a teacher, it is important that you understand the strengths and weaknesses of your teaching methods. This will allow you to learn how to use them more effectively and become a better teacher. Here are 20 ways that you can discover your strengths and weaknesses as a teacher: Plan ahead your lessons. The ability to plan ahead is an important one for any teacher, but it can be particularly crucial for those with multiple classes. A great plan will help you keep your students engaged and on task. It will also let them know that they can trust you as a teacher and that there's no need to worry about what's coming next. Planning ahead gives you the opportunity to organize yourself so that when class starts, everything is ready for them: papers are printed out in advance; handouts are ready; lesson plans have been written out thoroughly. This allows your students more time at their desks working on que...

 How Successful People Think and act on their dreams. Introduction . Success is the result of good habits. To be successful, you need to do things consistently and regularly. If you want to achieve success in any area of life, start by adopting these habits. Start where you are and use what you have The first step to achieving success is to start. You can't achieve your dreams if you aren't willing to get started, and it's important that you understand this. The second step is to be willing to take risks. Success doesn't come without risk, so if you want success then you need to be willing to put yourself out there and take risks. Thirdly, don't be afraid of failure! Failure is inevitable when pursuing your dreams - so don't let it discourage or intimidate you from trying again the next day! Find your passion and make a plan. When you find your passion, and make a plan to get there, you're not just being driven by emotions or desire.  You're being driven...

  How to become a successful entrepreneur to make impact on the world . Introduction. Entrepreneurship is a great way to make an impact on the world. It can be satisfying and rewarding, but it also requires hard work and dedication. You need to be passionate about your vision, set goals for yourself and then stick to them, learn from past mistakes, and plan ahead for some potential problems in the future. With these tips in mind, you'll be well on your way towards becoming a successful entrepreneur! Create a vision. A vision is a goal you want to achieve. It should be something you are passionate about and is also something that will make a difference in the world. To have an effective vision statement, it's important to have goals set in place beforehand. If you don't set goals, then how do you know if your vision has been achieved? A clear example of this would be someone who wants their business to grow in size and revenue year over year—their business might not grow unl...

  How to prepare towards your final exams and pass Successfully. Introduction. It’s that time of the year again. You might feel stressed, anxious and even depressed before your exams. This is normal on some level but it isn’t healthy either. You need to take care of yourself during this period by doing things that will help you stay calm and focused on studying. So here are some tips: Create a study schedule. Making a study schedule is important because it will keep you on track, help you plan your time, and make sure that you have enough time to study. You can create a schedule that works for you by making sure that there are no days when you don't do any studying. Try to study in the same place every time so that it becomes familiar, comfortable and productive. It also helps if the place is quiet so that distractions aren't an issue when completing assignments and tasks. Create the right environment The first step in preparing for your exams is to create the right environment...

  15 secret keys every teacher must know about Education and how to use them. Introduction. Teachers are on the front lines of education. They have to deal with all sorts of situations and personalities, and they play an important role in shaping the future of our country.  Teachers need to know how to handle different types of students and individualize education for each one.  That’s where these 15 secrets comes in: the keys that unlock student success! Education is not a destination, but a journey. Education is not a destination, but a journey. In the words of Dr. Seuss, "we're all learning and growing." This is especially true for teachers who have to constantly keep up with new teaching methods and ideas. But no matter what changes take place in education, there's one thing that will never change: our need to learn and grow as human beings. Education is the most important thing in life because it teaches us how to live life successfully by making use of our minds...

 12 Valuable leadership skills every college student must learn and how to use them. Introduction The college years are the perfect time to begin developing leadership skills. The best way for college students to learn these skills is by being a leader on campus. Leading in college doesn't mean being president of every club or being vice president of every organization—it means taking charge in any situation where you can make an impact. Communication As the most important skill you can have, communication is key. If you can't clearly and effectively communicate with others, it will be difficult to lead them. The best leaders know how to listen as well as speak. They ask questions and are open to feedback. They also use their body language effectively: they stand up straight, make eye contact with people when speaking or listening, and express confidence through their posture and tone of voice when communicating with others. Negotiation Negotiation is the process of communicati...