Ivan Illich and his radical ideas continue to be discussed in schools all around the world. Decentralised, child-centred approaches have been a trend for the last two decades. Community-based initiatives and project-based learning are a norm in today's education. With this article, you will learn a little more about Ivan Illich and his renowned approaches.
Author: Mr Sanchez de Santiago
High Expectations in the Classroom: The Pygmalion Effect
The Pygmalion Effect, is a study that revealed the impact of teacher expectations on student performance. Explore how high expectations in the classroom can ignite remarkable growth and potential in students, surpassing preconceived limitations. Learn practical strategies for teachers to cultivate a growth mindset, create a positive classroom culture, and tailor instruction to individual needs.
Early Numeracy: Infants’ Discrimination Abilities
Discover infants' discrimination abilities and their significance in early cognitive development. From distinguishing between different visual and auditory stimuli to showing numerical sensitivity, young children exhibit remarkable perceptual skills from an early age. Explore the implications for their future mathematical learning. This article dives into the developmental trajectory of numerical sensitivity and offers engaging activities for educators and parents to stimulate young children's numerical skills.
Early Numerical Sensitivity in Children
Discover the early numerical sensitivity in children and witness the remarkable world of their mathematical development. Learn how young minds grasp numerical concepts, from infancy to early primary school years. This article explores child development, learning and numeracy from the lens of reputable professionals and their research.
Early Numeracy: Simple Arithmetic Operations
Learn about Karen Wynn's revolutionary research on early numerical development. Discover how even the youngest children possess innate mathematical abilities, and explore practical strategies to nurture their numerical sensitivity. This article will be help for both parents and educators understand how young children learn maths.
Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
A Comprehensive Guide to Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Gain insights into the most common SEN, their causes, challenges for children and teachers, effective strategies, and external agencies that can provide assistance. Discover valuable resources and expert guidance to create inclusive and impactful learning environments for all students. Empower your teaching practice with our SEN-focused blog post.
Children’s Egocentrism: The Three Mountains Task
Understanding children's egocentrism is essential for educators to maximize academic progress. The Three Mountains Task, a tool developed by Jean Piaget and Bärbel Inhelder, is instrumental in studying egocentrism. This task enables researchers to observe how children's egocentric thinking shapes their perception of the world.
Low-level disruptive behaviour: Causes, impacts and strategies for effective classroom management
Low-level disruptive behaviour is often dismissed by primary teachers without being properly addressed. By creating a calm environment, learning can be maximised and children of all kind can thrive and feel valued. Read this entry to learn about the causes of low-level disruption, and strategies to combat this in your classroom.
Building Strong Relationships: Promote Positive Behaviour in your Classroom
Building Strong Relationships in the classroom is the foundation for success and happiness. When mutual respect exists, humans collaborate together and adopt more altruistic mindsets. The concept of Tribal Classroom has been one of my favourite ideas for a long time. It creates a unique sense of community within the class that helps children thrive and reach their full potential.
Lev Vygotsky’s theory in Primary classrooms today
Discover how Vygotsky's sociocultural theory is transforming primary classrooms today. Collaborative learning and cultural diversity celebration are some of the examples you will find in this blog post. We explore real-life experiences of teachers who have implemented Vygotsky's concepts, such as social interaction, scaffolding, and cultural context, to create engaging and inclusive learning environments.
