Tag: classroom

For years, learning in schools has been equated to memorising. The more facts your brain can memorise, the smarter you are. But while all the ‘smart students’ can safely say that they ‘know’ or ‘can answer’ the facts correctly, can they also confidently say that they’ve understood or learned...

Progress reports are an important tool that connects teachers, students and parents. Progress reports highlight the student’s journey, what has been accomplished academically and what still needs to be done. For teachers, the challenge is two-fold. Firstly, to construct reports that are not only detailed but also clear and concise,...

Anyone who works in education is aware by now of the rise of technology in today’s society, and what many people are terming the ‘digital classroom.’ There is technology available that can help with every aspect of teaching, from planning lessons to marking students’ work. Here are 7 educational...

In this day and age, technology has changed many aspects of our lives, from how we keep in touch with family and friends to how we buy our groceries. More importantly, it’s changed education for the better, even if some people might disagree. Some people would argue that students shouldn’t...

Every successful educator will need a roadmap to determine the level of student engagement during class time. The more efficient and transparent the plan is, the more the learning experience for students will be taken to its full potential and the more prepared the teacher will look. Any successful...

The daily struggle of getting your child out of bed and all the way to his classroom before your morning dose of caffeine can be quite daunting. Simple time-management can help you get your children ready for school within 7 minutes - including getting them to brush their teeth,...

There's a fine line between an occupation to instruct versus one that is dedicated to  teaching. As a teacher, your duties go beyond merely covering lesson objectives, assigning homework and correcting exam papers. An educator would help students find the joy in learning and discover their passions. The science...