George Kokolas

Many people ask me what a good mentor is! I always reply "a sophisticated friend with mentoring competence." Having established a friendly conne ction with the mentee is a must, plus whatever this insightful infographic from Sidecar highlights!

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The biggest misconception about "positive psychology" is that it preaches only about "the positive"! On the contrary, it robusts you with positive resources so as you face adversity when it comes. "Productive struggle" is the meaning we get from our effort to face the negative! Our students need it!

Before you remedy the tantrum, you need to tame the tension first! Some positive twists of language can send the message to the upset kid that "you come in peace." Positivity is a choice and skill. Not just your regular day mood! Positive Education can help! #positiveeducation #PositiveEducation

Be trained! You can avoid avoiding it!

CHARACTER STRENGTH OF KINDNESS! Being kind is about doing kindness! Not just "good intentions" or theories. It takes just some daily, micro things so as to express it. And if it doesn't work? You try again. It's so simple! Video by The DAILY Blurb #KindnessMatters #Kindness

Empathy is in the heart of every PosEd classroom! Give them a "positive shock"!

When the kids know what to do, feel the support of the schools and teachers near them, have a meaningful task, and enjoy it, they will transform into developers of their own agency. #positiveeducation #positiveeducationalframeworks #CraftingCharacters #charactercrafting #developingagency

When the day is cloudy or rainy, or if you have the blues, always opt for the character strength of humor. It may not take away the pain, but it can become a momentary, good painkiller that can help you build up your permanent optimism to adversity.

Do you speak "Genzish"? More words are welcome in the comments. Help us speak your language!

Teachers Reveal Their Most Memorable April Fools' Day Pranks Educators on social media share their best pranks and jokes.

Teachers Reveal Their Most Memorable April Fools’ Day Pranks
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UK ELT: “We need to change what we do” Language schools in the UK must focus on experiential offerings and leverage the current stable policy environment, say ELT leaders.

UK ELT: “We need to change what we do”
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Leaders "check in" every day! Leaders listen. Leaders know who you are. Leaders want yo grow along with you, not at your expense. If you have a leader like this on your life, never let him/her go.

Meet the Teacher: She helps kids better their lives through the English language She found her own voice through the arts. Now she helps kids do the same.

Meet the Teacher: She helps kids better their lives through the English language
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4 Ways Teachers Identify and Support Struggling Older Readers For most students, instruction in how to read ends sometime in elementary school. But some kids still struggle well beyond that point.

4 Ways Teachers Identify and Support Struggling Older Readers
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I met Sinem Atamsoy Koşar only a couple of years ago but we connected immediately through her positive spirits, love for education and passion for learning. Enjoy another episode.With Virginia Dooley! Powered by Express Publishing
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CHARACTER STRENGTH OF APPRECIATION OF BEAUTY AND EXCELLENCE- Look around you and savor. The world can be a beautiful place. Make students to stop and think for a moment about the things they have and control. They will feel much better! #CraftingCharacters #positiveeducation

Pupils' handwriting is so poor examiners are finding it hard to mark
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CHARACTER STRENGTH OF CREATIVITY & APPRECIATION OF EXCELLENCE! Try to be good at what you like! Try to be the best! Give everything you have every day. Becoming better is a daily task! #CharacterStrength #CharacterBuilding #charactercrafting #positiveeducation

Spellcheck Won't Cut It. Here's Why Kids Need Spelling Instruction Spelling instruction has waned in recent years. Literacy experts explain why schools need to revive it.

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As long as it sounds like "english," everyone thinks it's good. "Xenomania" was and is very trendy in many countries! Let Andreano's experiment be a beginning for self-reflection for your own country. Comments more than welcome.

Critical thinking is not only about sophisticated practices, it's about real life. Train students to the skill of assessing and evaluating before the task. Do the hard things first and have a relaxing and successful finale! Positive Education can help! #CraftingCharacters #positiveeducation

Is Your Child Being Bullied? The Signs and Prevention Plan How can you tell if your child is being bullied? Here are some signs that it’s time to intervene plus a prevention plan to stop bullying in its tracks.

Is Your Child Being Bullied? The Signs and Prevention Plan
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The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books To read a book in college, it helps to have read a book in high school.

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Always look for the "other opinion"! Train your students to do the same! Positive education can help with character strengths of perspective and judgment

Talking to Students About Their Learning Differences: A Guide for Teachers Teachers who talk to kids about why learning is difficult equips students to understand themselves and become their own advocates.

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Talking to Students About Their Learning Differences: A Guide for Teachers Teachers who talk to kids about why learning is difficult equips students to understand themselves and become their own advocates.

Talking to Students About Their Learning Differences: A Guide for Teachers
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It takes only 8 minutes for friends and people to connect! Don't you have this time available for the people ,students, or friends you really care about? It costs a little, it gives a lot! Have a lovely day full of connection! #CharacterStrength #positiveeducation #SocialIntelligence #simonsinek

Is Too Much Screen Time, Too Early, Hindering Reading Comprehension? Evidence supports teachers' concerns that early exposure to electronic devices leads to a loss of the focus young learners need for reading.

Is Too Much Screen Time, Too Early, Hindering Reading Comprehension?

3 Ways to Respond to an Accusatory Adult Child 1. Acknowledge their pain without defending yourself.

3 Ways to Respond to an Accusatory Adult Child

10 Common Traits of People Raised by Narcissists 4. Feeling that they don't deserve love.

10 Common Traits of People Raised by Narcissists