Do you learn better when you want to or when you have to? Shifting the motivation from grades boosts our depth of thinking and our passion for learning.
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Over a third of children in the UK have witnessed hate speech online. How can we create a more tolerant world with more open-minded and accepting learning?
One of my learners is creating her very own magazine with me. She's passionate about 'The Sims' game, so naturally that's what the magazine's about too!
Why do governments give children some basic human rights in schools and not others?
Yesterday, one of my learners told me that if she didn't get 80% or more on a test, her teacher would put her put in detention. Is this support or is this coercion?
I'm loving using 'The Little Book of Thunks' to inspire learners to think creatively and critically, and it can be really very fun!
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Whilst my students might initially struggle with writing, they have a whole range of other skills that can come together to enhance their learning.
You might have noticed that your child has lots of brilliant ideas but finds it difficult to start writing. In this case, your child could benefit from a tutor that will share a good selection of stories to inspire their plan, and give them time to draw their ideas (this is a great stepping stone from their thoughts to their writing). ...
Tutoring shouldn't feel like school. It should be a fun way to boost your child's skills with games and activities that put them at the heart of the lesson. When they're enjoying the learning and feel like they're making progress, your child's confidence will grow before they know it. The hardest part for them will be having to put their...
I saw him wincing as he wrote his first line of ideas. "Does it hurt when you write?" I asked. "Of course," Sam replied. He believed that handwriting was a painful activity they made you do at school.
