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Featured Language ArticleUsing grammar worksheets to supplement your child's learning can pay off in the long run. Adding a simple exercise or two over the summer and holiday breaks can keep skills fresh in a young child's mind. Downloading free grammar worksheets can also enhance lessons learned throughout the school year. more... |
Word of the Day: maieuticsPart of Speech: noun Pronunciation: [mey-'yu-tiks] Definition: The Socratic method of teaching by helping someone articulate ideas already in their mind; intellectual midwifery. Usage: Today's word essentially refers to a highly effective classical teaching method, one that specifically relies on teasing rationality from the mind of the student: "I think teaching me how to program the timer on my VCR is beyond the power of any maieutics." Do you know someone who answers questions with questions: "How are you?" "Why do you ask?" Try something like this as a cure, "I don't need maieutics for a simple greeting, Griselda." No, they will answer that with a question, too: "Huh?" more... |
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