Happy 2024! I'm back with an interesting post about Piaget and children's understanding of the principle of conservation.
Tag: educational research
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.
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.
Learning Through Play: EYFS Outdoor Provision
Two days ago at Hillingdon Primary School, I discovered the magic of learning outdoors. The idea was clear: no matter the weather, children should explore and learn through play. The outdoor spaces were purposeful, from a mud kitchen to a water play zone. Limited resources meant no clutter, letting educators create focused learning experiences. Quality interactions happened at the child's level, fostering communication and language.
Failure, Resilience and Learning: A Lifelong Symphony
Throughout our journey in education, we encounter a beautiful paradox: that failure, rather than success, often serves as our greatest teacher. Imagine a world where every task is effortlessly conquered, where every challenge is mere child's play. While it may sound idyllic, it's a world devoid of the essential ingredients for true learning and growth: … Continue reading Failure, Resilience and Learning: A Lifelong Symphony
The Ostrich Effect in Education: What Is It and How Can Teachers Apply It in Their Classrooms?
Discover the Ostrich Effect in education and learn how to help students tackle challenging subjects with confidence. Dive into real-world examples and strategies for nurturing a love for learning even in uncomfortable situations.
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.
The Galatea Effect: Children’s Learning Through Belief and Potential
Learn about the incredible influence of the Galatea Effect, where students' belief in their own abilities can shape their educational journey. Drawing on the study of psychologist Albert Bandura, this post explores the big impact of self-efficacy on students' performance and outcomes.
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 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.
