Response to intervention, or RTI, is an approach developed to identify special needs learners. The earliest mentions of the process go back to the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), amongst others in the list of special laws. While the RTI offers a solid medium to approach learning before failure, as early identification and prevention … 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
The field of education witnessed a paradigm shift when Response to Intervention (RTI) was introduced. The early education sector’s leaning towards intervention after failure was targeted by RTI. Even though RTI specifically came out to support students struggling with learning disabilities, the approach has been widened to include all students with differing needs. RTI emphasizes … Read more
Our ability to plan and organize our thoughts and activities is known as executive functioning. Executive skills are used in daily life to decide what to do, create goals, and restrain our desires. Those who possess executive skills are also good at maintaining focus and impulse control, as well as organizing knowledge and materials. Our … 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
Teachers play a crucial role in the life of students. They not only teach students a myriad of educational subjects but also work on social-emotional literacy to mold students into responsible individuals. With so many things to do, it can often be challenging for teachers to find different ways to include social-emotional learning in class. … 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
Please Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure (link) for more info. Self-discovery is a rewarding venture, yet, not many of us want to reflect on our behaviors, attitudes, and values. While the blame still lies with us, living a fast-paced life implies missing out on a range of emotions and thoughts that just … Read more
Take a moment to look away from the screen and notice the various things, people, sounds, smells, and sensations around you. If you noticed something new, that you were not previously aware of, chances are you were not situationally aware before. Being situationally aware would mean that you constantly know what is going on in … Read more
Guided Reading is a practice conducted by educators and teachers to assist a small group of pupils in reading on their own. Students read a work that teachers have chosen at their instructional reading level in small groups during guided reading. It is an opportunity for children who exhibit comparable reading habits and have similar … Read more