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Right choice of words
Learningpost, Edward Roy Krishnan, PHD, Published on 26/01/2010
» Humans naturally crave compliments. No one likes it when others pass nasty remarks about him or her. On the most miserable day, one yearns to hear a friendly remark. Words are a powerful tool that teachers should use to elevate the classroom climate, making it more conducive to learning. In contrast, non-complimentary words can negatively affect the learning environment and students' emotional well-being.
Classroom procedures
Learningpost, Edward Roy Krishnan, PHD, Published on 19/01/2010
» Teaching entails preparing and delivering course content, as well as setting up and sustaining the effective context for learning. While the former is easily accomplished, the latter can cause significant stress.
Why teach with heart?
Learningpost, Edward Roy Krishnan, PHD, Published on 12/01/2010
» Surveys done by educational researchers in the field of social-emotional well-being indicate that students want to succeed at school.
Wild goose chase
Learningpost, Edward Roy Krishnan, PHD, Published on 05/01/2010
» According to Peter Airasian, the author of education assessment textbooks, "assessment is the process of collecting, synthesizing and interpreting information to aid classroom decision-making. It includes information gathered about pupils, instruction and classroom climate". I particularly like this definition because it is comprehensive. When taken seriously and applied in schools, this approach to assessment produces a significant difference in the way students learn and continue learning.