Steps to Success » Learning from and with Mistakes
At its most basic, reading is something we first learn to do, then next, we use the skill to learn other things. There’s always a pressure to be reading more complex texts in order to keep up with exam requirements, but this race to trickier vocabulary and longer books can mean we miss important skills. Sometimes, it can be helpful for a student to read… Read More
After completing my undergraduate degree at Oxford University, I applied for an MSt program there. Unfortunately, I was not offered a place, but I took the opportunity to make failure my ally. Here are some tips to help you do the same: Stigmatising failure discourages trying In Ancient Greece, the punishment for a merchant whose business failed was to sit in the marketplace with a… Read More
When it comes to children’s learning, the role of adults cannot be overstated. Whether it’s parents, teachers, or caretakers, the presence and active involvement of adults in a child’s educational journey plays a crucial role in their overall development. Let’s explore the reasons why adults accompanying children’s learning is vitally important. Firstly, adults provide guidance and support to children as they navigate the complexities of… Read More
Spontaneity is a great way to stimulate interest in learning, add excitement to a lesson, and provide opportunities for students to be creative and proactive. Here are some ways I’m spontaneous in the classroom, which can be applied to learning anywhere: Let students make decisions When students are given agency in the classroom, they are more motivated to actively participate in the lesson. This can… Read More
