In our world at large, where adults are rarely listening to each other with the intention of understanding, I feel an urgent sense of purpose to help young people experience a respectful community of learners. Share this: X Facebook Loading... “Math is a language, sometimes intimate, ofte...
10 Learning Theories Every Teacher Should Already Know About No two learners are the same, just like no two fingerprints are alike. This is because our brains are all unique, leading to various ways in which we learn. That’s why multiple learning theories exist to explain how we acquire ...
Technology can connect us as a community of learners I recently watched a fascinating documentary called, “I AM.” It is well worth a watch and can be viewed on iTunes. One of the many powerful messages in the documentary is that the human desire, above all else, is for connection and...
School should be about new experiences that leave young learners with unforgettable memories. The recent outdoor & survival camping experience that ISA’s grade 1 & 2 students enjoyed in March fit the bill! Students that reflected on their experience were able to tell story after story about “...
Annabelle told us she started off the first day all in Spanish. Her 20 learners (18 showed up) had all had Spanish before and were advanced beginners, except for four newbies. Annabelle starts by telling her students a bit about herself – where she lives, her family, her favourite things...
But they were blown away when they realized how much Kaia and Jake knew about Namibian Geography. These two clearly had been paying close attention on all our journeys! The point of the maps was to allow the learners to test their knowledge by pasting laminated labels on to the correct ...
Nurture Everyday Moments for the Youngest Learners Build on daily routines and create meaningful learning experiences with a comprehensive, research-based infant and toddler curriculum. Explore The Creative Curriculum: For Infants For Toddlers For Twos...
their learning journey. As they witness their own progress, they gain confidence and become more engaged in their subjects, leading to intrinsic motivation and a love of learning. This shift fosters resilient learners who understand that education is about continuous improvement rather than perfect ...
Student-centered practices emerge from progressive educational philosophies, underscoring the learners' integral role in the learning process (Tobias & Duffy, 2009). These practices are characterized by fostering collaborative environments where students engage in group activities, discussions, and peer learni...
Considering the stressors discussed above and the novel stressors emerged due to the Covid-19 pandemic, including anxiety amongst the teachers and learners due to sudden closure of institutions (Sundarasen et al, 2020); maintenance of positive learner-teacher association; and dealing with issues ...