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5 Motivation Killers and How To Avoid Them by Leif H. Smith »

Motivation is an oft-discussed subject, particularly with regards to whether or not it is something that can be “taught”. Some people believe that motivation is something that can be “caught” like a virus, whilst others (myself included) believe that motivation is something that has to have start from within, and for personal reasons.
What is [...]

12 Powerful Motivational Tools That Guarantee Success by Peter Murphy »

The standard for success across the globe is having a vision that compels you to succeed. Motivation is the key in accomplishing all your goals. No matter how many years you spend in a classroom or from what social class or lifestyle, motivation is the common factor among those who are high achievers.
Finding the tools [...]

Unlocking the Solo Performance Analysis Examination »

By John Crowley, BA, Grad. Dip. Ed, M.A
Exploring Key Knowledge Area 1: What is meant by the Interpretation of the elements?
Many teachers would reasonably assume that their students possessed a generally accurate grasp of what the term interpretation of the elements implies. However, in my experience of teaching the revised VCE Solo Performance Study [...]