Learning is sometimes a difficult task, and whether we realize it or not, we have been trained to learn. From an early age we learned by reading aloud, watching TV or memorizing. We also learned from examples and experiences. An old Chinese proverb says: “Tell me and I will forget; show me and I may … Read more
Teaching English grammar can be exhausting – for the teacher and the students. It doesn’t have to be difficult or painful, however. You can teach English grammar with fun educational games and before you know it, your students will be more than ready. How does that work, you ask. Well, there has been a move … Read more
As a parent, you may have many questions such as what does early childhood education mean? and Why do our children need to learn “early” in order to thrive better in school and in life? according to dr James Heckman, a Nobel laureate in economics and expert on the economics of human development, “Early education … Read more
Some children have to deal with learning disabilities or problems learning new information. They might struggle to master skills like throwing and catching a ball. They might get confused trying to communicate by talking to and listening to others. Without being able to learn and retain important information, these children struggle even more as they … Read more
It is well known that the quality of our education around the world has been very low for many reasons that are never considered by our world education experts, including Indonesia, one of the largest countries in the world, whose schools and universities outnumber other countries in the world, but their quality has not improved. … Read more
I hate school-a/k/a Why is school so hard? Your child comes home from school and tells you that school is “sooo hard”. How does a parent effectively respond after gritting their teeth and begrudgingly missing a golden opportunity to share that he or she would just be a little more careful or try harder if … Read more
I.1. Modern Foreign Languages within the curriculum: 1900 – 1988 I.1.a. A curriculum? Between the1880s and 1904, many pupils had the opportunity of learning a Modern Foreign Language. The main language taught was French; however, German was also taught occasionally. This was the case in most schools existing at the time, although schooling was less … Read more
Research on learning difficulties strongly supports early intervention for children who are struggling in school. Children with a learning disability who receive appropriate attention and support to develop their weak areas are just as likely to be successful students as their non-disabled peers, as long as their weaknesses are identified early. Parents of students who … Read more
Some fun educational kids games are all you will ever need to teach your little preschooler the basics. Whether it’s learning to tell the time, recognize coins, know their letters and numbers, or any other skill, educational games for kids can be a great way to teach them. Children love games and if we can … Read more
Do we really believe that every child can be successful? How does the belief that a child’s potential is limited affect our ability to reach out to that child and retard their growth and academic success? The largely unexplored, and in some cases erroneous, beliefs held by many mainstream educators have resulted in ineffective and … Read more