pedagogy

Tell Me A Story

storytelling as a powerful tool in the classroom

Everyone loves a good story. Teachers can use storytelling as an effective strategy to make their students pay close attention to the lesson so that they can learn more, learn better and learn faster.

A Letter to the Empowered Teacher

As an empowered educator, you’re not one to let the uncertainties of the times force you to simply accept defeat. So what if there’s a pandemic? You’re well equipped as a teacher to teach and teach well despite the strange “new normal” situation. So what if your students are not in your classroom? You’re endowed with the innovative spirit—and the know-how—to make remote learning possible… and effective.

values for teachers

Reality Check

A truly empowered school can become a powerful force in the community, without having to abandon its core functions in education and without having to do more work. The school actually stands to benefit from this interaction with its community. This is something to reflect on.

teaching math

Everyone Can Math

removing common obstacles to learning math

Math is one of the most challenging subjects for most students. Thus, it becomes a major challenge for teachers as well. Teachers need to have the right frame of mind; one that takes away the fear and makes learning easy and enjoyable for the learner. This lesson tackles the obstacles that prevent students from learning and enjoying the subject. It also deals with the difficulties teachers face in effectively teaching Math.

environment

Environment Education and the Changing World

The problems of the environment affect all of us. Creating a safer, cleaner, greener world is the call of the times, and right at the center of this noble yet daunting goal is the crucial need to change mindsets and values, a task that rightly falls upon educators. Teachers need to get involved—in a big way—since they have the potential to make a big difference.

technology in education

Teach with Tech

using technology in the classroom

There is no doubt that technology can help teachers become more effective. It is therefore important for teachers to take full advantage of the technology that they have to advance learning. It’s time for teachers to power up on their tech know-how and give their class activities some creative tech twists. 

teaching science

Simply Science

subject mastery for science class

Science is a subject that is constantly growing.Science need to be passionate about lifelong learning so that they can promote the culture of scientific discovery to their students. 

early childhood

Daily Habits

the importance of routines in kindergarten

Kids in kindergarten can be an extremely rowdy bunch. To reduce the chaos—including temper tantrums and disruptive behaviors—the teacher will need to introduce easy-to-follow routines early on. Making these routines part of the teacher’s arsenal will make managing a classroom of kinder age kids a lot easier.