Most parents and teachers out there know that dealing with children who tend to repeat the same mistakes can be incredibly frustrating. The extra assistance you provide after class or at home and the thoughtful comments you write in their copybook/foolscap margins just don't seem to make a difference. Nevertheless, there are things we can … Continue reading Why Teach Students About Metacognition? – Dr. Erika Galea
Creativity
‘When you teach something, the brain asks itself: does this learning make sense? Does it fit in with what I know about the world? Is it relevant to me?’ – Dr. David Sousa
This post is the third in a series of four brief vlogs, presenting the renowned educational neuroscientist, Dr. David Sousa. In this video blog, Dr. Sousa discusses how knowing two languages makes learning a third language simpler. He also says that teachers should be grateful for the creativity of their students because it helps them … Continue reading ‘When you teach something, the brain asks itself: does this learning make sense? Does it fit in with what I know about the world? Is it relevant to me?’ – Dr. David Sousa