Apple of the eye, the cherry on the cake, and actions speak louder than words, are some ways humans express themselves. But what if some other species were to listen to us? Would they get what we are trying to say? Of course not!! Idioms contain metaphorical data and interesting analogies which are a reflection … Read more
Experiential learning is a process of learning from real-life experiences where students practice “learning by doing.” As we go deep into it, we find that it’s an ancient but very effective learning process that connects the kid with the real-life world. When a kid learns from his own experiences, the learning that is considered “experiential” … Read more
Executive function refers to the abilities that enable us to focus, plan, prioritize, work toward goals, self-regulate our behaviors and emotions, adapt to new and unexpected situations, and eventually participate in abstract thinking and planning. Executive functions, like a primary conductor for an orchestra, supervise and organize a wide range of cognitive, behavioral, and emotional … Read more
Learning styles and preferences can take many different shapes. Some people prefer to learn visually, while others prefer to listen. Some people like reading and writing, while others prefer a more tactile approach. Experiential learning is a familiar buzzword in the education world which assists students in developing positive attitudes about life, inspires responsibility, promotes … Read more
As the term suggests, visual discrimination is the ability to differentiate between visual stimuli such as objects, shapes, things, or symbols. It is also the ability to classify and categorize objects based on color, size, position, distance, texture, etc. This ability is often taken for granted until and unless one notices or experiences some deficit … Read more
Synchronous learning has always been valued, and technology has always tried to empower this form of learning. But how would the world have survived if it wasn’t for technology and the internet during the pandemic? It is a fact that synchronous learning tools came into the limelight after the widespread prevalence of virtual synchronous learning. … Read more
Logical reasoning is a higher-order function of the brain. It is an important cognitive ability that needs to grow with increasing age. In simpler terms, logical reasoning involves the deduction of a conclusion or insight, from given facts and figures. Hence, it is also called deductive reasoning. Theoretically, logical reasoning consists of all three types … Read more
Self-regulation is the capacity to comprehend and control your behavior as well as your responses to your feelings and the world around you. It entails being able to control how one response to intense feelings including annoyance, excitement, rage, and humiliation. Between a sensation and an action, self-regulation requires pausing to consider the situation, formulate … Read more
Response to Intervention, also known as RTI, is a teaching method that is applied in classrooms to deliver high-quality instruction, evaluate each student’s progress to ensure that they are making expected development, and offer extra help (intervention) to kids facing difficulties. RTI is a type of early intervention strategy that aims to stop long-term failure … Read more
Recall the last time you did well on a test. What skills enabled you to perform exceptionally well on that exam? If it was a social science exam, chances are you read and understood the information thoroughly, were able to structure it efficiently in your answer, and so on. There are several skills involved in … Read more