‘We need to find those novel ways of introducing the curriculum, and doing it in ways that arouse their curiosity…we have to allow the students to experience the curriculum themselves. Traditional teaching is not conducive to learning. Being shown or told something doesn’t create strong memory traces’ – Liz Keable

In the third part of her three-part vlog series, Liz Keable, an experienced educator and parent, points out that in order to enhance learning outcomes, it is crucial to explore fresh and innovative approaches when introducing the curriculum. By captivating students' curiosity and providing opportunities for them to explore and engage with the ideas that … Continue reading ‘We need to find those novel ways of introducing the curriculum, and doing it in ways that arouse their curiosity…we have to allow the students to experience the curriculum themselves. Traditional teaching is not conducive to learning. Being shown or told something doesn’t create strong memory traces’ – Liz Keable

‘The greatest influencing factor to achievement is what the learner brings with them into any learning situation: what they are carrying with them inside their heads….but the teacher can’t go there….. the teacher doesn’t know what is going on inside their heads, and yet that is what is influencing the learning to the greatest extent’ – Liz Keable

In the second part of her three-part vlog series, Liz Keable, an experienced educator and parent, delves into how the learner's prior knowledge and experiences play a significant role in their achievement in any learning situation. It's what they carry inside their minds that truly impacts their learning outcomes. However, teachers face a limitation—they can't … Continue reading ‘The greatest influencing factor to achievement is what the learner brings with them into any learning situation: what they are carrying with them inside their heads….but the teacher can’t go there….. the teacher doesn’t know what is going on inside their heads, and yet that is what is influencing the learning to the greatest extent’ – Liz Keable

‘When students use metacognition, they become tremendously empowered as learners because they begin to be able to teach themselves’ – Liz Keable

In the first part of her three-part vlog series, Liz Keable, an experienced educator and parent, delves into the realm of metacognition and shares practical strategies that can be implemented by both parents and teachers. With a deep understanding of the importance of metacognitive skills in fostering effective learning, Liz provides valuable insights and techniques … Continue reading ‘When students use metacognition, they become tremendously empowered as learners because they begin to be able to teach themselves’ – Liz Keable