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Learningpost, Edward Roy Krishnan, PHD, Published on 06/04/2010
» One of the major weaknesses of teaching is often the lack of time during instruction to effectively check how well students are learning the lesson being taught. Hence, a teacher could teach a lesson for a full period and not know how much learning had taken place.
Learningpost, Edward Roy Krishnan, PHD, Published on 09/03/2010
» One may express amusement at the thought of the existence of a true correlation between physical appearance and/or demeanour and a student's academic achievement. While it lacks sufficient empirical evidence, the claim may hold some truth. Good-looking students do perform better at school, and conversely, students who underperform are often untidy and "poorly maintained".
Learningpost, Edward Roy Krishnan, PHD, Published on 09/02/2010
» One of the major purposes of schools as a social institution is to teach and perpetuate human values. Good values are key to communal solidarity and harmonious living among people.
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.
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.