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In India, I taught social studies in a high school. The kids there hated it, so I had them debate. I asked them how they felt about a topic and encouraged discussion instead of just lecturing to them. At the end of the class, many of them said, “You've made this our favorite subject.”
I had one girl who would fall asleep in my class all the time. It was an early class, but still, it was frustrating. I tried many different things to reach out to her, and then eventually I shared my own story with her, like “this is how I struggled,” so she finally opened up to me.
Happy New Year!!! This blog post is all about languages. How many of you always say you're going to learn a new language as a new year's resolution but never do? Well this is your chance to do it and include your child.
The global economy has changed and so has how we think about education. It is, of course, difficult to predict the future, but it is quite clear that the marketplace has become global in nature and more competitive.
If your child is having trouble with a particular subject or learning a particular concept in school, it's possible that a different learning approach will make a world of difference. Everyone learns in a different way, and by opting for a tutor
It's not uncommon for parents to feel as though a school system isn’t servicing the needs of their child. If you feel this way, one most important things you can do is to realize that you are not alone and then work towards fixing the problem!
More than likely, you’ve met a child that barely acknowledges your existence due to their smartphone or tablet computer. In recent years, parents have gravitated towards digital games and tablets, especially the iPad, to provide educational games for their children.
The topic of how much digital media is too much digital media is a complicated one. It now almost seems quaint that parents were once worried about children watching too much television, as today the media options have skyrocketed.
Encouraging your child to read more is one of the best steps any parent or caregiver can take. It is common to wonder what is the best way to help children improve their reading skills while simultaneously fostering a love of reading within the child.
When a child says, “That character is more like me than I thought,” or “I see how calculus works in the machines that keep me alive in a hospital,” she is on her way to adopting a window approach.