I used to hear this often from students: “I didn’t do very well on the test. Is there any extra credit I can do to raise my grade?” Or: “I’m so close to a B in the class, how can I earn some more points?” Less often did students inquire about improving upon a particular component...Read More

Reading is like spinach for the brain, and just like Popeye, we all want our little ones to be strong to the finish. But who wants to force-feed them boring old books? Inculcating reading habits in a fun and non-serious way is the key to making reading a lifelong habit that they’ll enjoy. For starters, reading...Read More

Social-emotional learning is laying the foundation for safe, supportive, and equitable learning environments all across the nation. We’ll be discussing various aspects of SEL, trauma, and culturally sensitive practices, and how they can be used to create equitable learning environments where all students are given the tools to excel. Social-emotional learning is the process of...Read More

The benefits of music education are immense and highly beneficial to students. Music positively impacts a child’s academic performance, assists in developing social skills, and provides an outlet for creativity that is crucial to a child’s development. Music education catapults a child’s learning to new heights, and because of this, it should always be considered...Read More

Growing up is never easy. Kids are thrust into our complex world and are expected to learn, grow and meet societal expectations. Coping with academic stress, navigating relationships, understanding their identity, gender, and sexuality, managing emotions, fitting in with their peers, and struggling with body image is just the tip of the iceberg. It’s no...Read More

Asynchronous learning, Automated learning, individually assisted learning, Self-paced learning etc these terms are overshadowing the modern education system. Thanks to the invasion of digital gadgets and platforms in the education sector. While teaching resources were restricted to all materials that facilitated classroom teaching. Today teaching resources go beyond classroom requirements. Anything that facilitates better understanding...Read More

In simple terms, a portfolio is a collection of the student’s work over a period that may lend itself to a certain form of assessment. A student portfolio ensures quality learning and monitors learning outcomes. A portfolio unlike a single attempt pen and paper test gives a qualitative understanding of the child’s learning journey. It...Read More

The rampant use of technology in education has ushered in the era of digital learning in every country across the globe. The education world in fact was slowly evolving into a paperless environment however the pandemic pushed us into digital learning faster than we anticipated. Within a short time schools across the world had to...Read More

Today’s educational system is built on the following core points: – • Goals for Pedagogy. • Grading System. • Abridging the Gap: Secondary & Post-Secondary Education. • Embracing the Role of Technology in Education. • Advent of International Private Schools. • Availability of a Wide Range of Vocational/Skill-based Subjects Specialized Programs. • Emphasis on Extra-Curricular Activities....Read More

Curiosity is a natural human instinct; Children are often full of questions about their surroundings. Tapping on this tank of questions is what a good educator relies on to facilitate learning. Jean Piaget was one of the forerunners in implementing the learning cycle model. The learning cycle is a sequential process for learning and instruction....Read More