How do you know a cat is not a mouse, or a ball is not a tomato? Scientifically speaking, through sensory acquisition or visual perception of different objects. Visual discrimination[1] is an aspect of visual perception that helps us classify, organize and differentiate different shapes, sizes, and colors of various objects. Within visual discrimination, there … Read more
Teaching is a noble profession, and since ancient times, teachers have been revered like saints. While the position of a teacher still holds the same reputation, teaching methods have been under scrutiny for quite some time. The debate of traditional versus experiential learning is still ongoing. Depending on the subjects, age group, and professional demands, … 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
Life and its challenges, they say, come in all forms and sizes. Then why shouldn’t the classroom, which is supposed to prepare one for life, also emulate these characteristics? Active learning does just that and looks at learning as a skill-developing activity instead of an information-rote memorization one. Active learning strategies can be seen as … Read more
The reason you are able to see these letters, separate one word from another, and understand the complete sentence is because of your ability of visual perception. Visual perception takes place when the eyes and the nervous system, most importantly the brain, come together to perceive, process, and interpret what one is seeing. As studies … Read more
REVIEWED BY NUMBERDYSLEXIA’S EXPERT PANEL ON NOVEMBER 15, 2022 Imagine you are an amazing football player playing a game of tennis. Using your arm strength isn’t really your strong suit, but your friend insisted you play tennis, saying that is the only available option. Soon, your friend, who is an amazing tennis player, defeats you and acts … Read more
“It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.” – By Audre Lorde This inability, that civil rights activist Audre Lorde is talking about, has even affected our education systems. Maybe that’s the reason why for as long as we can remember, we could see discrimination … Read more
Abstract thinking is both a cognitive component and a cognitive skill. In the human intellect, abstract thinking is a higher-order cognitive skill predictor of academic achievement and professional success. In recent times where the world is highly data-driven, the insights drawn are still a reflection of the underlying abstract thinking. This underrated mental ability is … Read more
Please Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure (link) for more info. Reading is an important component in a child’s development. It leads to the furnishing of vocabulary, and sight words and builds imagination skills. While reading is crucial, it is also significant to consider the type of reading for students. Guided reading is … Read more
Promoting diversity and inclusion within the classroom environment is essential to turn kids into compassionate individuals who are happy to have diversity around them and know how to include others without being judgmental or partial. If you are wondering how you can step up your game in creating a more inclusive classroom environment, you’re at … Read more