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Why does teaching matter? Perspective from teaching in Earth Sciences and Physical Geography

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

A friend of mine was asked once, in a derogative way: “You are a geologist, why is geology important?”. Most technological tools require elements that are mined from rocks (e.g., I remember thinking: “ I would love to be like Professor Stephan – I would love to get a chance to excite future generations of Earth scientists ”.

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Working In Australia: A Guide for Canadian Students

Study and Go Abroad

Engineering: Australia has a strong mining and resource industry and requires skilled civil, mechanical, and mining engineers. Food and Entertainment: Eating out and entertainment can also be expensive in Australia. Education: Australia has a robust education system and is in need of teachers, especially in rural areas.

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Here’s Why Summer is a Great Time to Study Abroad in South Africa 

AIFS Abroad

Hiking trails pepper the surrounding landscape and lead to treasures such as the beautiful small missionary town of Pniël, the Instagram-worthy mountains of the Dwarsriver valley, or the Pniël Silver mine caves. How’s your balance? In Stellenbosch they offer efoil lessons!

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4 Ways to Learn Outside the Classroom While Studying Abroad

AIFS Abroad

Other performances, such as Six and Les Misérables, taught me about England’s and France’s history, some of which I knew but many of which I had forgotten or never learned about—and it’s always more entertaining to learn through musical numbers than textbooks. Visiting other locations, like the Monument, St.

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Characteristics of Adult Learners and How to Engage Them

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

As a former nontraditional learner, I speak from experience, though the experience of adult learners today is far different from mine just over a decade ago. Pinterest’s focus on inspiration and education draws audiences in as a helpful resource rather than a platform for entertainment. We very rarely were able to have a class online.

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10 Winter-Inspired Easy Kitchen Science Experiment Ideas for Kids of All Ages

Experiential Learning Depot

I don't know about your students, but most of mine love to cook or bake. Even those that don't really like to cook can find entertainment from these easy kitchen science experiment ideas. What is the difference between chocolate syrup and the chocolate on a candy bar? How is chocolate made?

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Becoming a Mission-Driven University

Confessions of a Community College Dean

That said, are there ways that that campuses like mine could be more purposeful? Did we create community programming that might have met the public’s need for enlightenment and entertainment that went beyond that found on television and the streaming services? I think the answer is “yes.” ” Here’s how: 1.

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