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KEEP CALM AND KEEP LEARNINGLadies and gentlemen, gather 'round! We're about to embark on a journey more exhilarating than a caffeine-fuelled staff meeting, more rewarding than finding a forgotten chocolate bar in your desk drawer, and more transformative than that first cup of coffee in the morning.Read More
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TIPS, TRICKS AND TECHNIQUES FOR BIOLOGY TEACHERSGetting learners to engage with and enjoy subjects can be a challenge, but it is key to their understanding and performance in that subject. With life sciences, inspiration is literally all around – but it can still be tricky to unlock what makes it excitingRead More
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DEALING WITH CONFLICTS IN SCHOOLTeachers will inevitably get into disagreements with their colleagues given the variety of personalities present. But … it doesn’t have to digress into a mud-slinging contest.Read More
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UNLOCKING LEARNER SUCCESSOne common misconception among learners is believing that 'learning' for a test or exam begins only when they sit down to revise.Read More
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TEACHING IN A MULTIGRADE CLASSTeaching in a multigrade class can be very challenging, but if you follow these simple steps, you will easily succeed.Read More
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ECO-FRIENDLY CLASSROOM PRACTICESTeaching sustainability and environmental responsibility is crucial in an era where our planet’s health is threatened. Teachers can promote environmental awareness and responsibilityRead More
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HOW TO TEACH GROUP GUIDED READINGTeachers use group guided reading to teach their children to become good readers. Group guided reading is a teaching technique that involves a teacher working with a group of children who read at similar levels. Teaching reading could be the most essential skill for a learner to attain. The ability to comprehend, infer and analyse the written word empowers learners to make informed decisions and unlock new opportunities.Read More
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HOW TO BE AN INCLUSIVE EDUCATORAs an educator, you have a responsibility for every learner in your class. A differentiated class is an inclusive class.Read More
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15 EASY STEPS TO DEVELOP A GROWTH MINDSETChanging one’s mindset from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset may seem difficult, but by taking small steps, you can build a growth mindset.Read More
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ESTABLISHING A COLLABORATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTA collaborative classroom is one where learners actually collaborate with one another and the teacher in a stimulating setting for group learning. In collaborative classrooms, conversation is encouraged, class engagement is enhanced, and more information is generated.Read More
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CREATIVE HISTORY TEACHINGBring history learning into the learners’ world through creative applications of content. The key to teaching history creatively is to treat history as an active process of enquiry by children. It also involves the use of the imagination to interpret evidence and facts. This can be done by the teacher:Read More
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PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT IN EDUCATION“At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.” ~ Jane D. HullRead More