If thinking about attending a math class still gives you jitters, you are not alone. Math is an analytical subject, requiring a lot of critical thinking, hard work, and practice to understand and even more so to master. It is a tough nut, even harder to crack for individuals with learning differences like dyscalculia. Simply … Read more
“I love cooking cats and dogs” What do you understand from this sentence? If you were a little horrified with the answer, thinking that the individual enjoys cooking cats and dogs, you are not wrong. But, did you notice that the sentence is missing something? “I love cooking, cats and dogs.” One simple comma and … Read more
If you can change a classroom, you can change a community, and if you change enough communities, you can change the world.” – Erin Gruwell A student’s life starts in the school classroom. Children must learn skills from the start to adapt to the real world. The classroom can be a great place to teach … Read more
Hexagonal thinking is prevalent in the mainstream; however, theorists have yet to theorize the concept. It is a creation of the business world but has now transitioned into all educational institutes. While some understand the hexagonal framework through Gestalt’s principle – “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” Others view it as … Read more
Are you tired of the old chalk and the board method of teaching? Do you notice the students slowly drifting to sleep as you talk about an important concept? If you want to make the class more engaging and make the students responsible for their learning, then the Socratic Method is for you. This age-old … Read more
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
If you look inside any classroom, you’re likely to see a variety of students struggling for various reasons. It can be challenging for teachers to determine which students aren’t concentrating and why they aren’t. Response to intervention (RTI) seeks to identify struggling students early on and provide them with the assistance they require to succeed … 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
“The goal of RTI is to catch struggling students early to provide appropriate instruction based on grade level students.” The core principles of RTI center on the early and ongoing identification, evaluation, and support of kids with learning and behavioral needs. To keep a track of all these components each classroom management strategy should include … Read more
Teenage is a turbulent time in everyone’s life. With our bodies and lives rapidly changing before we even have time to process it, it can get quite cumbersome to keep up. Mindfulness can save the day in these instances, giving you the time and capacity to just be in the moment. At that moment, all … Read more