Tidbit # 28-Rekindling motivation for learning among teens
Imagine a scenario: Your pre-teen, who has always been an eager learner, has all of a sudden decided that school assignments are uncool. They no longer find joy in the tasks they once embraced and have started to see them as dull and beneath their capabilities. As a parent, teacher, or caregiver, you may be […]
Tidbit # 27-Should gifted students skip grades?
Have you ever wondered, “Should gifted students be able to skip grades?”. Accelerated learning, which involves advancing gifted children through the educational system at a faster pace, can have several benefits for these students. Here are some reasons why acceleration can be beneficial for gifted children: 1. Intellectual Challenge: Acceleration allows gifted children to stay […]
Tidbit # 26-7 Steps for Successful Online Learning
Use Heads Phones Consider investing in a nice (comfy) set of headphones. They are sure to improve audio quality during Zoom calls and block out distracting background noises. Set Timers for Classes Using timers and alarms can ease transitions and ensure that you’ll make it to your classes on time. Recess Yes! Recess! Find a […]
Tidbit # 25- Empowering Responsibility: House ‘Jobs’ for Children
Empowering Responsibility: The Benefits of Fun Household ‘Jobs’ for Children Classroom jobs are beneficial for teachers and learners in any classroom setting. Rotating classroom jobs and weekly responsibilities offers many benefits: Increased student responsibility Developing life skills Improved classroom management Enhanced peer relationships Development of leadership skills Empowerment and engagement Sense of ownership It’s important […]
Tidbit #24-Unlocking the Potential of Gifted Learners: Motivation
Have you ever heard the phrase, “Students didn’t learn because they just weren’t motivated”? It’s a common sentiment, but according to M. David Merril, motivation and learning are intertwined in a profound way. Merril suggests that motivation emerges from the act of learning itself, and the greatest motivation arises when individuals are engaged in something […]