Logical thinking is an essential skill for students. Once equipped with this invaluable skill, students are empowered with a useful tool to stay with them into the dawn of adulthood. These skills include a variety of other skills that enable us to critically evaluate and analyze a certain problem or information to come up with … Read more
Active learning is a format that includes various strategies to constantly be involved in incorporating new knowledge into the brain. While the advantages and disadvantages of this model have been carefully weighed by educators, it is done using debates, problem-solving, case histories, interactive activities, and other strategies. By relating new information to existing knowledge, structuring … Read more
According to the American Psychological Association, “learning that takes place as a result of carrying out an activity or putting a concept into practice is active learning.” It is the active pursuit of fresh knowledge as opposed to merely being a passive recipient. Active learners choose tactics, set goals, know when they have understood, and … Read more
Many people don’t enjoy maths, but the key to developing an interest in the subject is having a solid foundation laid. Parents, family members, and teachers can adopt various methods to engage the child in learning mathematical abilities. As math goes beyond school, one thing is sure, parents and teachers need to go beyond pen … Read more
In an active learning method called experiential learning, students “learn by doing” and reflecting on the experience. In contrast to surface learning, experiential learning promotes deep learning. Students are taught to analyze their behaviors, thoughts, and even emotional reactions through experiential education. In order for students to “completely gain new skills and information,” experiential learning … Read more
Social and emotional learning holds similar significance as academic performance in the lives of students. This is especially true for elementary and middle school students because their young minds are constantly developing the skills that help an individual regulate their emotions and thrive in a social environment. Activities and games are a fun way of … Read more
Self-reflection is essential to developing self-awareness because it enables us to examine our ideas, feelings, emotions, and behaviors objectively. We can view ourselves with fresh wonder and interest as a result of this exercise. As we go further, we can start to doubt our very existence. It is impossible to overstate the value of self-analysis, … Read more
REVIEWED BY NUMBERDYSLEXIA’S EXPERT PANEL ON NOVEMBER 24, 2022 Factually speaking, math and myths go hand in hand. However, girls not being good at maths or simply hating maths is not what dyscalculia looks like. No matter how many false assumptions go around, dyscalculia[1] is a difficult condition to live with and affects almost 3-7% of children. … Read more
Situational awareness, or knowing what’s happening in your environment at all times and how it can potentially affect you, is important. The term situational awareness is generally used in the context of healthcare, aviation, and the military where quick decision-making is required. These decisions could have grave repercussions and mean the difference between life and … Read more
Developing social and emotional skills is critical for children of all age groups. These skills help them develop socially, emotionally, and academically and become strong individuals who are better at dealing with life’s challenges. Therefore, some schools incorporate Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in their curriculum to foster these skills in students within the school environment. … Read more