One evening in December 2019, my daughter, then a senior at a women’s college preparatory, thrust a handful of pages at me. “Mom, you have to read this.” It was a 1917 short story entitled “A Jury of Her Peers” by Susan Glaspell, which was based on “Trifles,” the play she’d written and performed in 1916. When the story opens, a farm wife named Minnie Foster Wright has been taken to jail for the possible murder of her husband, and the sheriff, county attorney, and a male neighbor arrive at the Wrights’ lonesome residence to look for the motive and evidence that will convict Minnie of the crime. Accompanying the men are two women who’ve been brought along to collect...
Analysis of data on almost 6,000 children found breastfeeding boosted brain development in disadvantaged mothers’ babiesChildren of poorer mothers who breastfeed are much better at tasks involving speaking, drawing and comprehension as a direct result, a British study has found.They do 8% better in tests of their cognitive ability up to the age of seven – if they were breastfed for at least three months – than those who were bottle-fed, according to the research. Continue reading...
Traditional approaches to adult language teaching often use resources such as textbooks and generic learning materials that are less than inspiring for learners. New research shows using popular song, as well as films and TV series, for language learning can help connect with people’s interests and motivate them. Based on this research, we have developed six tips for using popular songs to learn a language. Learning a second language can be challenging at the best of times. It takes time and effort to learn a language. Read more: Australian students say they understand global issues, but few are learning another language compared to the OECD average Better ways to promote enjoyment of long-term learning are needed. Enjoyment helps sustain engagement...
The financial services industry has changed radically over the last 10 years as financial institutions (FIs) of all types have had to expand their product offerings to meet consumers’ ever more technologically advanced expectations. The move to mobile wallets and contactless payments is one of the newest examples, having received a major boost under the pandemic’s influence. Digital transformation has forever changed the face of business, and while some FIs have swiftly pivoted to adopt new technologies, credit unions (CUs) have often had difficulty in keeping up with these developments. Credit union members’ needs and preferences are changing along with everyone else’s, however, and that means CUs must develop solutions to fulfill these needs in both the short and the long term....
Fun Civics Activities to Increase Student Engagement If you’re looking for fun civics activities… I got you! Are you teaching civics right now? Civics in 2nd and 3rd grade usually encompasses topics like American symbols, being a good citizen, rules vs laws, rights & responsibilities, and levels of government. Kids usually LOVE this social studies unit because it’s engaging, fun, and helps them better understand those news shows that their parents are always watching I have some ideas and resources that will help you teach your social studies units. You probably already have lots of activities already, but hopefully, you’ll find something in this blog post that is new to you that you can incorporate into your unit this year!...
