Social intelligence is all about understanding and responding to others' feelings, which helps build strong relationships. It can make children more empathetic, better communicators, and problem solvers.
Category: Educational Psychology
Positive Responses to Improve Your Classroom Management
Master classroom management by simply responding to children positively.
Self-Control and Grit: The Marshmallow Experiment
An interesting study on self-control and grit. This experiment reveals a lot about temperance and self-regulation.
Positive Psychology: The PERMA Model
The PERMA model and positive psychology positively impact mental health and well-being in primary schools.
What are the 24 Character Strengths?
In this blog post, I discuss positive psychology and Dr. Martin Seligman's 24 Character Strengths. Learn how to lead a happy and meaningful life and discover ways to assist children in developing the essential skills they'll need to reach their full potential.
Maria Montessori: the Most Famous Pedagogue of All Time
Discover the extraordinary life of Maria Montessori, a pioneering educator, physician, and advocate for children's rights. Her ground-breaking pedagogy continues to shape education worldwide. Born in 1870 in Chiaravalle, Italy, Montessori's journey from medicine to education was driven by her passion for nurturing young minds. Her child-centred approach, emphasizing hands-on learning, independence, and self-motivation, has left a profound impact on early childhood education, where her principles find their strongest foothold. Explore how Montessori's innovative ideas influence today's primary schools and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) programs, shaping the future of young learners.
Managing Oppositional Behaviour in Children (Ages 3-10): Effective Strategies and Support
Discover the secrets to managing challenging behaviour in kids aged 3 to 10 with my latest blog post! Learn effective strategies tailored for children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), where standard discipline methods may fall short. From recognising triggers to using positive reinforcement, I've got you covered. Learn about the potential link between ODD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and when to seek professional help. Every child deserves a chance to shine, and we're here to guide you on this journey.
What Are Trauma-informed Schools?
Trauma-informed schools are all about helping students who've been through tough times. They train teachers to understand trauma and how it affects kids. These schools create a safe and caring place where students can learn and grow. They focus on things like building trust, being kind, and teaching kids to handle their feelings. Instead of punishing, they try to help. And it's not just teachers; they get everyone involved, like families and the community, to support these students. Trauma-informed schools want all kids to feel safe, happy, and ready to learn, and this helps them do better in school and life.
Social Justice Pedagogy: Paulo Freire’s Legacy
Paulo Freire, a Brazilian educator whose life journey from poverty to scholarly greatness profoundly impacted education, left a legacy that still reverberates in today's classrooms. In this post, we delve into the life and research of this iconic figure, Paulo Freire, and explore how his educational theories can empower and engage young learners in modern primary classrooms.
Numerical Cognition: How Do Young Children’s Brains Work?
Learn about the infants' numerical cognition through the revolutionary research of Professor Karen Wynn and other prominent researchers. In this post, we briefly explain the studies that unveiled infants' innate numerical sensitivity and their astonishing ability to perform simple arithmetic operations.
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