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
Vocational skills are practical abilities that people learn in a particular field of interest. These are the practical abilities that a person needs to acquire in order to select a job path. When people obtain vocational training in college or another educational setting, they are not merely being prepared to study for exams and graduate … Read more
Social and emotional learning (SEL) has always been integral in the overall development of a child. The outbreak of the pandemic further emphasized its importance as classroom learning converted into online learning. Today, educators and parents agree that social-emotional learning is crucial to prepare children for the future. A 2021 report published by McGraw Hill … Read more