Situational awareness is basically being aware of surroundings and the possible effects that any new seen or unforeseen incident can bring about in life. The incidents may occur suddenly or unknowingly and that could cause serious damage to oneself and others too. Being aware and prepared for the same is important for kids, teenagers, and … Read more
“There is an angle in the humming of the strings; there is music in the spacing of the spheres.” Geometry is a subject that many students find difficult, yet others may find it enjoyable to study. Nevertheless, it is taught to kids from a young age for various reasons, the most crucial of which is … Read more
Active learning is the strategy implemented by various teachers where they encourage students to take part in the learning process and not simply rely on instructing or lecturing them about a particular topic of discussion. This strategy can be implemented by teachers and parents in various ways. Teachers can involve students by conducting debates, group … Read more
Concrete thinkers see situations and the world in black and white! There is no grey for them, in many cases. Concrete thinking is a “literal” reasoning form. Concrete reasoning is centered on your observations, feelings, and experiences in the present. “Concrete thinking” is the capacity of a person to understand and comprehend non-abstract concepts. It … Read more
In project-based learning, the project serves as the delivery method for the critical knowledge and skills that students must acquire. Project-based learning calls for analytical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and several different types of communication. Project-based learning aids a long-term investigation and solution to a complex, interesting, and authentic issue, problem, or challenge, students learn through … Read more
“Situational awareness requires outward focus, listening, observing, and consideration of the dynamics of the situation as well as an inward awareness to manage ourselves to be the most effective.”- Lee Ellis. As used in daily speech, situation awareness refers to the present-moment cognizance or understanding needed to move around, operate equipment, or maintain a system. … Read more
Can you point out the difference between the sentences “Her eyes are as bright as stars” and “She is starry-eyed”. The first sentence uses a simile to compare one thing with another, denoting that her eyes are as bright as the stars. The second sentence uses a metaphor, directly stating that her eyes are starry. … Read more
Have you experienced tremors before giving a presentation? Your body starts shaking and you get blank in front of everyone! I guess we all can relate to this. Indeed, giving a presentation is not an easy task. The hesitation and fear of speaking in front of everyone! Be it a student giving a presentation in … Read more
Practices for mindful awareness can assist instructors in identifying and controlling emotional reactivity in their classrooms. Despite being one of the most stressful jobs, teaching is among the most rewarding. The majority of teacher preparation programs place a heavy emphasis on curriculum and methodology while ignoring the real social, emotional, and cognitive demands of teaching. … 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