Teacher Training is Just That – Training
Teacher Training – As a student teacher it can be quite daunting to enter a classroom for the first time and know that you are going to have to teach a lesson. There are a lot of points of expectation. You, the teacher, the learners, the parents, and other staff, all have expectations and previous [...]
Put That in Your Long Term Memory!
Have you ever said, ‘Put that in your long term memory.” to your learners? Do they know what long term memory is and where to find it in their thought processes? Practice using your own long term memory so you can effectively teach use of long term memory to your learners. Do this by seeing [...]
Visual Processing | Interpretation and Understanding
Visual processing is the development of the ability to interpret and understand visual input from the environment. It is a highly sought after skill and the lack of it is the cause of many learning challenges. Processing visual information is a complicated process within the brain and interruption of this process can cause learning difficulties. [...]
Stress Free Excursions – Is this Possible?
Do you feel a little anxiety when you know you have to include an excursion in your curriculum? Excursions are excellent learning environments for learners of all ages. There is no better experience than the practical application of an organized and well thought through excursion. The cementing of knowledge and concepts taught in the learning [...]
Boost Self Esteem in Your Learners
Boost Self Esteem If you want confident and independent learners it is essential you know how to boost self esteem in your learners. A classroom full of learners with high self-esteem will be a place where everyone achieves at their level of capability. Healthy self esteem is a solid foundation for life and helps determine [...]
Tackling Gender Bias for Learners
Gender Bias for Learners From the moment you are born you are defined by your gender. Different language is used to describe you as a boy or girl. There is a resulting bias when parents, teachers and society treat learners differently depending on their gender. As a teacher there are a few easy steps you [...]
Express Feelings – You’re Allowed
Express Feelings – Helping Learners Understand Did you know that it can be challenging for a teacher to help learners express feelings, in a healthy and positive way? There is a fine balance between dealing with acceptable and unacceptable behavior being demonstrated by learners, but it’s about learning where to draw the line. Helping learners [...]
Earth Day Worksheets – a Valuable Teaching Aid
Earth Day Worksheets Teach Children that Earth Day is a Birthday for the Planet Teach them using Earth Day Worksheets that it is a special day to celebrate the wonderful world in which we live and how we can conserve and look after it. This will give a sense of occasion and excitement to children [...]
Mind and Body – Helping Students to Make the Connect While Learning
The Mind and Body are Interconnected You as the teacher need to be aware of how this connection works in your learners. Keeping a balance of physical activity and mental stimulation, conducive to learning, is a juggling act of planning and being aware of the dynamics of your learning area. Stress, in yourself and your [...]
Smart Teachers Saving Energy
As a teacher you will use up a lot of energy teaching learners. Using up physical and emotional energy may find you depleted and tired. Talking most of the day; planning lessons; dealing with challenging children; being available and contributing at peer meetings; setting up the environment so it is interesting and challenging; dealing with [...]







