Introduction Inconsistent remote and in-person instruction combined with increased absenteeism due to Covid or Covid related isolation has created a frustrating learning pattern that’s hard to keep students engaged and caused apathy and low student motivation. When students feel like their hard work is not worthwhile or when they are unable to see how their […]
10 Ways to Increase Student Engagement and Motivation Read More »
Cognition and metacognition How do we use graphic organizer as a strategy to promote cognition and metacognition? How does MYP command terms help students develop cognition and metacognition? I am very interested in developing metacognition and self-regulation of students. After re-reading Metacognition and Self-regulated Learning Guidance Report published by EEF (Education, Endowment, Foundation), I decided
Graphic organizer as a strategy to promote cognition and metacognition Read More »
Concerns about learning loss Unplanned school closure resulting from the Covid-19 has impacted student learning physically, emotionally, socially, and academically. Educators and school administrators express concerns about learning losses and gaps and lack of student engagement, motivation, and approaches to learning skills. The unprecedented sustained school closure periods have brought attention to ‘lost learning’. This
Learning Loss? Lost Learning? Read More »
Time management skills for students Have you ever observed that your students’ desktop is so cluttered and filled with files and folders that they can’t even locate the information? I am interested in finding out how using a desktop organizer wallpaper might help them combat computer desktop clutter. Students spend increasing time on their laptops
How to Declutter Computer Desktop? Read More »
I came across PEERS Goal Framework developed by Jim Knight in the book, The Impact Cycle, and found this framework easy to use. When setting goals, we naturally think of SMART goals which are understood as Specific, Measurable, Actionable (or Achievable, Attainable), Realistic (or Relevant), and Timely (or Time Bound). Based on my observation and
What is self-directed learning? Through the feedback action research I conducted and my observation on how students have engaged with the online learning resulting from the pandemic, I have developed a growing interest in self-directed learning. Self-directed learning is particularly emphasized and implemented via the MYP Personal Project and Community Project. What is self-directed learning?
Self-directed Personal Projects: Roles and Responsibilities Read More »
