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Essential Must-Haves for Aspiring English Teachers Abroad

Teaching English as a foreign language presents an incredible opportunity for individuals seeking both professional growth and personal adventure. With more than 1.5 billion learners of English worldwide, the demand for skilled English teachers is immense and continues to grow. 

Essential Must-Haves for Aspiring English Teachers Abroad

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The Traditional Punjabi Suit

I am from Kotli Ablu, which is situated in the Muktsar district in Punjab. India is a diverse country with a variety of customs and tradition, languages, and religion. Today, I will share with you our traditional clothing. This traditional Punjabi suit is called Salwar, Kameez, and a Dupatta. Each piece of cloth plays a crucial role in my culture.

The Traditional Punjabi Suit

Connections Through Musical Journeys

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May 20, 2024 / 0 comments

Connection.

That’s an idea and a theme that has been part of this series from the first days of Music for Shifting Times. Connection to ideas, to places, to friends, to strangers, to memories: all are good ways to find and renew stability as times continue to shift.

Consider the creative ways these musicians find connection in shifting times.

Connections Through Musical Journeys

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George Floyd: Inspiring Unity and Advocacy for Justice

Sometimes, a life can inspire a movement. The world watched in collective horror when Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin unjustly took George Floyd’s life. Floyd’s death sparked global riots, societal and legal changes, and awareness of police brutality and systemic racism. 

George Floyd: Inspiring Unity and Advocacy for Justice

Through the Eyes of an Educator: You vs. You

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May 06, 2024 / 0 comments

It’s that time of year again. In the northern hemisphere, we’re in the sprung part of spring and students across the board can see the end in sight. University students are on their home stretch to finals, educators who’ve taught forever are preparing their retirement parties, and the ‘what will I do after graduation’ decision is upon us. 

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The Role of Educators in Enhancing Students' Learning Experiences

Educators play a fundamental role in shaping the educational experiences that mold students' futures. As the landscape of education continually evolves, so too does the approach that teachers must take to effectively engage and inspire their students. Today's educators are expected not only to impart knowledge, but also to enhance the learning environment, making it more dynamic, inclusive, and tailored to diverse student needs.

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How To Become Better At Understanding People

Knowing yourself is one thing, but actually understanding how other people function is significantly more challenging. You know your personal thoughts, but getting a grasp of those of others and how they drive their thinking is much harder. 

How To Become Better At Understanding People

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The Gold Standard vs The United States Dollar

When you think of money, a list forms: the rent, the groceries, the gas bill, the power bill, the Wi-Fi bill, the cell phone bill, the water bill, and so on. The list can, in some people’s circumstances, become endless. There are daily financial stressors that can have a trickling effect on your life. The way a stream has water trickling down to the river, you have daily stressors that all trickle down into one thing.

Connections and Community: Inspiration Through Music

by Kerry Dexter /
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Apr 15, 2024 / 0 comments

Music for Shifting Times: that is what we decided to all this series when we began it back almost eight years ago at this writing.

It seemed that things were shifting then; little did anyone know how many ways things would shift across the world.

Need for connection and community have remained constant across these years; so has the role of music in making these connections possible.

You may want to reflect on those ideas as you consider the work of these musicians.

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The Magnets of Earth

The Magnets of Earth
North Pole: Positive; South Pole: Negative 

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