Being an active listener can have many benefits. As we always mentioned in class, active listening involves understanding the point behind what someone is saying, not just the words. In the classroom, this translates to improved learning and understanding, as learners are better able to retain information and are less likely to get distracted. Active...
A solid vocabulary can help you speak more effectively in everyday situations and express yourself more effectively. The greater your vocabulary, the more exact you can be in what you say or write. To adopt a term into your vocabulary, you must first comprehend its meaning before using and reusing it. The following suggestions will...
What is Online Safety? It is referred to as E Safety (or e-safety), Online Safety, or Internet Safety, however all of these terms refer to the same problem. It’s all about risk; it’s about being aware of the potential dangers associated with internet activity and how to deal with them. These dangers are classified into...
Study shows that parents’ attitudes towards education have a significant influence on their children’s attitudes towards learning. If you are enthusiastic, your child is more likely to be as well. Motivation, like any other talent, can be encouraged and improved. Children are most motivated when: 1.They find a learning activity is exciting and relevant. Allow...
When a child asks, “I don’t know what to write?” the answer, “Well, JUST WRITE!” is ineffective. That isn’t the case. Teachers must guide students through the Writing Process in the classroom. Children must be taught to write. A solid understanding of the writing process will assist your child and students in producing a fantastic...
Stories can make us feel excited, sad, happy, surprised. The characters come ‘alive’ and we escape our world – living for a moment in a magical, different experience. It’s a powerful and motivating way for children to learn language. Stories help children to: learn vocabulary (especially when key words are repeated in the text and...
