Essays On Pedagogy

There is a definable element that is commonly shared by all those who are considered good readers. It’s not speed, or even comprehensive ability. What really defines a good reader is their ability to be flexible readers. In other words, really good readers know what parts to quickly skim through and what parts to really […]

When my friend Shaidy gave me this book two weeks ago and I saw its cover, I immediately thought of the 90s movie Homeward Bound by Walt Disney. True enough, this 1960s classic by Sheila Burnford was the inspiration for the movie. I finished the book in no time at all and along with several […]

In the 18th century a woman just like the unnamed woman in Fantomina would have so many restrictions on her. A woman who is wealthy is not allowed to dress inappropriately, pursue men or even hold a conversation with the opposite sex. Although this woman is of higher wealth, and is supposed to sit in […]

My children, Kaylee and Brendan were born 18 months apart in 2000 and 2002. Looking at them, you can tell they are siblings; sometimes they are even mistaken for twins! But once you get to know them, you will find they are as different as chalk and cheese. Kaylee and Brendan were raised in the […]

Most powerful weapon. Illiteracy is defined as the inability of an individual to use reading, speaking, writing and computational skills in everyday life situations. According to Adult Literacy Tutor Association (ALTA), Paula Lucie – Smith, in April 2010. She indicated that forty-five percent (45%) of Trinbagonians are illiterate. Also twenty-two to twenty-three percent (23-23%) or […]

Language came into life as a mean of communication. It exists and is alive only through speech. When we speak about teaching a foreign language, we first of all have in mind teaching it as a mean of communication. In teaching speech the teacher has to cope with two tasks. They are: to teach his […]

“Extracts from the Diaries of Adam and Eve” by Marc twain is a short story written in the style of diaries. Here, Marc Twain explores what it could have been like for two very different people to discover the odd world around them. He gave Adam and Eve personalities and showed a new version of […]

Ecocriticism is a literary community’s reaction to counteract the global imbalance caused by excessive human-centric activities that have led to ozone layer degradation and contamination of natural resources. This article provides a thorough examination of how nature is depicted in John Updike’s ‘Of the Farm’. Recognized as one of the most prolific writers in America, […]

Obtaining new information is always necessary for the enhancement of your knowledge. However, it is also equally important that the source of any information is factual and accurate so that any new knowledge you may have acquired would be credible. “[A] good reference source is one that answers questions and a poor reference source is […]

For the purpose of English language teaching, teachers tend to refer to four particular skills- reading, writing, speaking and listening. (Harmer, 2007) Reading and listening are known as receptive skills. Both of these processes require meaning to be derived from material that is being listened to or read. Speaking and writing are known as productive skills. […]

Section II “Wasn’t I aware that reading could unlock entirely new universes? A book had the power to pave the way for me. It could acquaint me with individuals and reveal places I’d never even dreamed of. She motioned towards the bookcases. (Images of African women dancing bare-chested, and the gleaming hubcaps of cars on […]

In the Sonnet 71, the speaker has a main purport of convincing his lover to forget him when he’s dead; this persuasion is made following the structure of the Shakespearian poem, containing arguments and a heroic couplet revealing the conclusion. The whole sonnet is worked around the pessimism and excessive fears of the speaker, who […]

Kozol supports this claim by speculating what a number of tragic outcomes could be as a result of illiteracy. His purpose is to show how a person’s daily life is affected negatively by being illiterate in order to prove that illiteracy in a broad sense is a moral dilemma. Kozol’s intended audience in writing this […]

Our readings have significantly contributed to my grasp, understanding and appreciation of the purpose and meaning of the sacraments in Roman Catholic Christianity. I now see differently what used to be plain ceremonies and traditional rites that held no meaning for me. The sacraments have been called “channels of God’s grace” by John Wesley. (Alister […]

Reading is a task that causes many people to daydream, doze off, or get distracted while doing so, especially if the subject does not interest them. A technique called Muscle Reading, has been created to help increase concentration while helping to avoid daydreams and reduce the amount of road-blocks while reading. This strategy includes Three […]

Providing the most effective means of teaching is the primary goal of all educational institutions. This aspect helps the social structure to achieve full potential benefits for the students as well as to help them perform well in contributing to social development. In order to assess students specifically in the evaluation procedure of reading, a […]

English Language Learners are student learning to speak, read and write English after already learning a native language. Learning a new language can be a daunting task especially for young people who may not feel comfortable with their communication skills. A variety of tests have been designed to evaluate the aptitude and skill level of […]

This soliloquy brings Act One of Othello to a rousing and ominous close. The whole first Act we have been made aware of Iago’s feelings of animosity towards “the Moor” (Shakespeare l. 368) but it is here where we finally see, unmasked, his utter disgust for Othello, and Iago’s need to gain revenge. Shakespeare’s language […]

Dmitri Gurov is a man living within the confines of a stifled marriage. By spending his years as the lesser force in his relationship with his wife, he begins to fill emasculated and unimportant. In order to regain some control over his own life, Dmitri redefines his view of women and seeks out ways to […]

Despite the fact that every child is unique and has their own distinct learning style, many schools continue to adhere to a standardized approach to education. This often results in neglecting the specific needs of individual students within the classroom, as well as those of a small group of children. Disabilities may not always be […]

Dr. Montessori explains that language development begins with infants’ innate ability to absorb small pieces of speech, which lay the groundwork for further linguistic advancement. The child initially learns that sounds have significance and later recognizes different parts of speech. While the child naturally develops oral skills, parents and teachers must offer opportunities for similar […]

Close Reading of “How Soon Hath Time” Milton’s sonnet “How Soon Hath Time” is a Petrarchian style poem written in iambic pentameter. It has a rhyme scheme of a, b, b, a, a, b, b, a, c, d, e, d, c, e. Each four line stanza makes up one complete sentence. This structure is ideally […]