Victor Restis

Image source: googleusercontent.com College health professionals are monitoring students in America. Their state of mental health have dipped significantly as an effect of the covid-19 health crisis. This is a worrisome trend, says freelance writer Victor Restis , who is also an expert on US education. This article attempts to uncover this other health crisis among the youth that could have serious consequences if not mediated. In a research of undergraduate students in New Jersey, a result of its findings cited issues such as “ability to focus on academic work” (73.5%) and “difficulties with online learning” (58.6%) among others. Difficulties with everyday life include “obtaining hygiene supplies and medications” (59.3%), and “losing job/work hours/reduced wages” (56.8%). “Difficulties in getting food” (22.2%) among a number of students were also cited, as well as (66.7%) participants greatly concerned about Covid-19. Victor Restis adds that study participants even reported ex...

 Education is an interesting topic, especially when examined in terms of how it has evolved throughout the decades. Victor Restis follows this closely as it shapes America. Today, he shares about one of the more interesting developments that many American students are learning with, Jolly Phonics. Image source: youtube.com In general, phonics is understood as a method of teaching people how to read and write an alphabetic language. What sets it apart is its unique way of demonstrating the relationship between the sounds of language (phonemes) and the letters or groups of letters (graphemes) or the syllables of the written language. Exposing oneself to different sounds as a basis to build on speech development, and later, language itself, is a very sensible learning framework, shares Victor Restis. However, phonics was criticized for being relatively lackluster, and many students reported losing interest in their learning of the subject matter. Image source: indoindians.com Joll...

Image source: understood.org   Anyone who has ever felt forgotten or unvalued knows the struggle of having to keep moving on an empty tank. Regardless of a person’s status, the desire to be appreciated is always present. In learning, being appreciated by one’s teacher motivates them to dig deeper into the skill or knowledge. When teachers are appreciated by their students and colleagues, they are encouraged to do more. Appreciating a student lets them know of their value in the class and the impact they make in a teacher’s life, says Victor Restis . Appreciation acknowledges the efforts of students and encourages them to improve and become more inquisitive. For some, getting into teaching means diving into a thankless job. Teachers produce the leaders of tomorrow; showing appreciation to educators reassures them of the good they do for the society. Image source: gettingsmart.com In both learning and teaching, bad days are inevitable. During times when it’s difficult to...

Unsplash.com  Not all students are prepared for online learning. With technical challenges and other important matters at home, sometimes it can be tough to stay interested on studying. Education professional Victor Restis shares some tips that will help boost a student's focus in this new normal set-up. Designate a space Even if it's just a corner in a room, a student must have a designated space at home where they can do their schoolwork without distractions. As much as possible, Victor Restis suggests avoiding the bed to avoid associating a place of rest with work and study. A corner with a desk, chair, good lighting, and proper ventilation is always a safe choice for a study area. Take notes during the lecture Many teachers provide notes for their students after their online session. They also provide copies of the required reading beforehand to allow students to prepare for their lesson. To boost focus, taking notes can help. Instead of just watching the lecture, writi...

Image source: nea.org  If you had a classmate who had difficulty talking in front of the class, note that they grew up to become adults with full-time jobs. Some of those shy kids could even turn up to class one day but as an educator. However, it's not unheard of to have a first-time teacher having stage fright in front of a small class. According to Victor Restis, stage fright among first-time teachers happens a lot, especially for substitute teachers who are just filling in for a day or two. But if you are planning to be a teacher but have fears talking in front of a class, here are some tips to help you overcome classroom stage fright. Prepare your body beforehand If you feel like your body is stiff, take a quick bathroom break to make yourself looser and comfortable. Jump a few times, shake your limbs, force yourself to laugh, and get your blood circulating. This can help eject any nervous tension you might have. Stop yourself from freezing Freezing while in the middle of ...

Image source: npesf.org While Victor Restis primarily focuses on higher education in the U.S., he believes that the public education system in the country plays a huge role in the entire education system. Public education is essential to so solving so many of the major issues that the U.S. faces today. In fact, Victor Restis believes what so many other experts believe – that public education plays a vital role in protecting the American way of life. The problem is that public education is hardly at the top of the priority list in America's political climate. Some may say that it's even largely ignored. And this is a shame, really, because public education needs to be addressed more often on the local, state, and federal levels. It deserves to be. It demands to be. Public school education is responsible for teaching generations of Americans to think for themselves, to prepare themselves for the challenges that await them in the future. Millions of Americans today, working an...

After several months of trying to prevent the spread of the disease, the national government is still unable to come up with a plan on how to safely open institutions like schools. The ones that reopened too early reported dozens of cases where students and faculty contracted the Coronavirus in campus. This is why a lot of concerned parents are looking to other options like homeschooling. According to Victor Restis, homeschooling is already an established form of early education and could be worth looking into while educational institutions are still closed or struggling to open as safely as they could. If you are currently weighing your options, here is what you need to know about homeschooling. First off, parents don’t need to be subject matter experts. They just need good source materials that are easy to understand. Parents should also be more active in participating in the learning/teaching experience as opposed to handing them material to read. Victor Restis suggests parents shou...