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Learning is hard: 5 steps to knowing your work

Learning is hard: 5 steps to knowing your work

Struggling to understand information can be frustrating. What’s worse is when you actually understand a lesson but the next day, you cannot remember anything. Learning is hard for many students so don’t think it’s just you. There are strategies used in schools like Study Zone Institute that help students to …

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The outspoken student: Encouraging healthy communication

How to support and guide the outspoken student in the classroom.

An outspoken student is someone who has an opinion about almost everything and is not afraid to share it. This student is eager to answer every question posed by the teacher and often provides counterarguments to points made by others. Their confidence and enthusiasm can be both a blessing and …

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Personalised learning: Tailoring education for every student’s success

Discover how to implement personalised learning techniques, including differentiated instruction and multi-sensory activities.

Personalised learning represents a paradigm shift in education, moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach to a student-centered model that acknowledges and celebrates individual differences. At its core, personalised learning is about understanding each student’s unique needs, preferences, and learning styles, and then crafting instruction that empowers them to learn at …

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Learning styles – visual, auditory, read-write, kinesthetic

Understanding learning styles: Tailoring education for every student.

Just as personal preferences shape our choices in food, entertainment, and hobbies, they also influence how we absorb and retain information. Recognising this, educators have identified four primary learning styles: visual, auditory, read-write, and kinesthetic. These styles represent distinct sensory pathways through which individuals process and understand new concepts most …

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The attentive student: A guide for teachers and parents

From interactive lessons to extracurricular activities, find out how to support and engage an attentive student effectively.

The attentive student is a teacher’s charm. This student diligently focusses on every word, instruction, and detail provided in a lesson. This student notices subtle hints in case studies, identifies meanings in figurative speech, and quickly spots errors in questions. Their ability to stay engaged and process information efficiently makes …

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