Executive function refers to the abilities that enable us to focus, plan, prioritize, work toward goals, self-regulate our behaviors and emotions, adapt to new and unexpected situations, and eventually participate in abstract thinking and planning. Executive functions, like a primary conductor for an orchestra, supervise and organize a wide range of cognitive, behavioral, and emotional … 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
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
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
Do you remember the last time you had a debate with someone? Did the experience reveal different perspectives to you that you previously weren’t aware of? Did you enjoy the exchange of ideas and opinions? Did the debate end up making you more curious about the topic? If yes, then you might have unknowingly engaged … 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
The Socratic method is a unique teaching technique proposed by the wise Greek philosopher Socrates. Socrates believes in students taking control of their own ideas and conclusions, considering he himself doesn’t know everything. This entails teachers asking their students questions until they find the correct answer. Instead of relying on someone else for all their … Read more
Can you name all the steps it takes to ride a cycle? All the processes involved in it? If you had to take a minute to come up with the answer, it’s because most of the processes involved don’t require you to consciously think about them. For most people, these processes just happen automatically because … Read more
Synchronous learning has always been valued, and technology has always tried to empower this form of learning. But how would the world have survived if it wasn’t for technology and the internet during the pandemic? It is a fact that synchronous learning tools came into the limelight after the widespread prevalence of virtual synchronous learning. … Read more
Logical reasoning is a higher-order function of the brain. It is an important cognitive ability that needs to grow with increasing age. In simpler terms, logical reasoning involves the deduction of a conclusion or insight, from given facts and figures. Hence, it is also called deductive reasoning. Theoretically, logical reasoning consists of all three types … Read more