Hebrews 11:1 says, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation.” Hebrews chapter 11, later labeled the “Hall of Faith,” goes on to describe many heroes of the faith. Do you have faith like that of Abraham or Moses or Rahab? How about David, Samuel, and… Read More »
You have the opportunity to praise the work of your students and this will give them recognition for a job well done. This is a comment that focuses on the student. You can say, “You are so organized.” The tutor can also motivate the student through encouragement by saying, “Your essay showed great organization. Each idea was clearly… Read More »
Kids use their behavior to show how they’re feeling and what they’re thinking. Often, they’re communicating something through their behavior that they aren’t necessarily able to verbalize. When determining what discipline strategy to use, consider the possible underlying cause for the behavior problem. They Want Attention When parents talk on the phone, visit with friends or family, or are otherwise… Read More »
Sperm is the male reproductive cell or gamete. The term “gamete” implies that the cell is half of a whole. When a sperm combines with a female gamete, or egg, it results in a human embryo. When studying a sperm cell under a microscope, scientists can typically identify the following three parts: The head The sperm head contains… Read More »
You don’t just need good stamina to run a marathon or swim a couple of laps in the pool. Stamina is also necessary for a lasting sexual experience with your partner. Stamina is the physical and mental ability to sustain an activity that requires effort over long periods. When you work to increase your stamina, you can perform… Read More »
You know the checkout line scenario: 3-year-old child wants this toy, this candy, this something — and they want it nooooow! The crying starts, escalating into a full-blown tantrum. In his new book, The Ten Basic Principles of Good Parenting, Laurence Steinberg, PhD, provides guidelines based on the top social science research — some 75 years of studies. Follow them, and you can avert… Read More »
Engineering sciences are nowadays interested in companies’ knowledge, either individual or collective one, in order to implement processing and management systems allowing better decisions as well as replacing humans with intelligent agents for technical and business reasons. Knowledge management (KM) is an important pillar to achieve organization best performance by deploying technics and know-how of brilliant and competent… Read More »
Motivation is a condition that activates and sustains behavior toward a goal. It is critical to learning and achievement across the life span in both informal settings and formal learning environments. For example, children who are motivated tend to be engaged, persist longer, have better learning outcomes, and perform better than other children on standardized achievement tests (Pintrich,… Read More »
It’s fun to share a good laugh, but did you know it can actually improve your health? Learn how to harness the powerful benefits of laughter and humor. It’s true: laughter is strong medicine. It draws people together in ways that trigger healthy physical and emotional changes in the body. Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts mood, diminishes… Read More »
Imagine waking tomorrow to find a magic lamp by your bed, and the genie tells you that there is only one wish left. You decide to devote it to making good doctors. What kind of people would these good doctors be? We ask this question often among ourselves—a doctor embarking on his career, an active researcher approaching his… Read More »