Are you bored with the old-fashioned “lecture and recite” teaching method? Do you want to give your students a chance to participate in their learning actively and meaningfully explore novel ideas? If so, discovery learning might be your best option. Education that promotes the learner’s role in creating their understanding of a subject is discovery … Read more
Self-directed learning is a learning approach in which the learner takes the initiative, with or without the guidance of a teacher, to identify their own learning goals and objectives and to plan, carry out, and evaluate their learning. It involves taking responsibility for learning and making decisions about what to learn, how, and when to … Read more
Math is one of the important subjects as it involves concepts that help in everyday life. While some students enjoy learning math, others might also take a little longer to understand operations and calculations. In such cases, educators are employing a method of forming small groups of students based on a similar level of understanding. … Read more
For some, maths is fascinating and gripping, for others, the subject can be mind-boggling and tedious. Either way, a student cannot run from certain concepts and subjects during their school life. One of the concepts introduced during middle school is coordinate planes, which often leaves the kids perplexed and in a tizzy. However, concepts like … Read more
Are you an elementary teacher, or are you hoping to become one? Whichever the reason, teaching is the most rewarding profession. Elementary school teachers play a very crucial role in young children’s education and growth. Their hard work and importance can not be neglected. A primary school teacher manages a classroom and instructs students in … Read more
As much as using Developmentally Appropriate Practice helps kids by creating an effective learning environment, it can often be overwhelming for the teachers to keep up with the progress of the kids, and make sure that the techniques being used are actually turning out to be efficacious for the young learners. In order to make … Read more
REVIEWED BY NUMBERDYSLEXIA’S EXPERT PANEL ON JANUARY 14, 2023 Learning how to spell is a tough nut for most children. It can be made even more difficult if the child has a developmental learning concern like dyslexia. In these cases, the student, after getting their diagnosis from a professional, is usually referred to a special educator who … Read more
While cloze tests might be fun and interesting, teaching and practicing them in a way in which they benefit the most can often be a challenge for teachers, parents, and educators. However, adding a fun element of gamification, the cloze tests can also be practiced with games and activities. While the cloze tests act advantageous … Read more
Considering the present time, being self-directed is very important, especially for students. But, how do you motivate an individual to be self-directed? While it can be a valuable skill that allows individuals to take control of their own learning and personal development, at the same time, making the process more engaging and meaningful can often … Read more
Let’s recall the procedure to learn the alphabet, we started with rote learning, then moved to repeat the alphabet orally, and finally to practice them in a written format. The drill and practice teaching method takes the same route when trying to establish competency in a student. While the alphabet example is too simplistic to … Read more