Is there something more important than having resources? It’s resourcefulness. In simple terms, resourcefulness is a person’s ability to make the most of available things. It is a trait that helps an individual achieve goals by using things they have at their disposal without waiting for the right time and resources. This quality is extremely … Read more
Optimal growth and development ensure a child can navigate through life smoothly and independently. It is vital for their future success in both their personal and professional lives. While it is true that comparing kids is not the best way to ascertain whether a child is growing well because kids grow at their own pace, … Read more
Many things might be similar in the quest to understand the realms of education. IEP (Individualized Education Program) and ILP (Individual Learning Plan) are two terms that are different in nature, implementation, and outcomes, yet sound vaguely similar. Both programs are created for school-going children and to ensure better education. Read further to get a … Read more
It is a common thought that for a person to be competent in mathematics, all one needs is the right knowledge about mathematical operations and the skills to solve problems. But Mogens Niss, a trained mathematician and one of the founding staff of Roskilde University, established that skills and knowledge are not the only prerequisites … Read more
Howard Gardner, the American cognitive psychologist and author of thirty books, needs no introduction. He is the John H. and Elisabeth A. Hobbs Research Professor of Cognition and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and is well known for his view on multiple intelligences. He discussed this theory in his renowned book, ‘Frames … Read more
Early childhood education is not just about spending a couple of hours away from home to experience a shift in the environment. It is a lot more than that. Early childhood education paves the way for learning and development in young children. There is no denying that kids do learn many things at home, but … Read more
Fostering a positive school environment where students are encouraged to present their best behaviors is possible by establishing and clearly communicating behavioral expectations. Instead of reprimanding students and having them face consequences, it is essential to adopt a more constructive approach to guiding student behavior. When educators concentrate more on teaching and cultivating acceptable behavior, … Read more
Psychologist Raymond B. Cattell classified general intelligence into two categories – fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence. Fluid intelligence is our ability to handle novel situations by recognizing patterns and using logical thinking and abstract reasoning skills to find solutions. Fluid intelligence does not depend on prior knowledge. On the other hand, crystallized intelligence is based … Read more
Consider the following scenario – “You work for a courier company, and a huge consignment is waiting to be delivered. Everything is sorted, but all of a sudden, you learn of a glitch that will impact the delivery of the consignment. As there is no scope for late delivery, you start figuring out what you … Read more
Life and trigonometry are both the same. They both have formulas to be solved, but where which formula is applied; that’s difficult to understand- Anonymous. This a very impactful trigonometric quote that captures its essence just right. No wonder why kids shy away from studying trigonometric functions or leave it to fate or miracles, maybe. … Read more