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A teaching style that encourages learners to solve sticky problems
Several research findings provide evidence to support claims about the positive effects of PBL on cognitive skill development and knowledge retention.
By Antoney Luvinzu 3 years ago
A teaching style that encourages learners to solve sticky problems
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A case for diploma courses; Is the Bachelor's degree losing its value?
Technical colleges tend to offer more hands-on learning and require fewer unnecessary classes than four-year colleges. Our economy does not have so enough jobs for our university graduates.
By Antoney Luvinzu 3 years ago
A case for diploma courses; Is the Bachelor's degree losing its value?
The Malaysian experience: Key takeaways on good education
The roads are smooth. Not just that, they are designed with the pedestrian and cyclist in mind. On education private institutions are encouraged to provide scholarship to students
By Antoney Luvinzu 3 years ago
The Malaysian experience: Key takeaways on good education
How to make schools a place students love
Embracing positive psychology increases a learner's experience of positive emotions. Research shows it helps reduce distress in times of crisis.
By Antoney Luvinzu 3 years ago
How to make schools a place students love
Tolerance and liberal spaces key to instructional success in schools
Dogma must never have a place within a learning community. I personally see the role of School first as a forte of safety and belonging.
By Antoney Luvinzu 3 years ago
Tolerance and liberal spaces key to instructional success in schools
Visible thinking routines are effective tools in practical teaching
Educators need to make sure they equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to successfully face the outcomes of the 21st Century
By Antoney Luvinzu 3 years ago
Visible thinking routines are effective tools in practical teaching
Healthy school environment key to success in teaching and learning
Inclusive and student-centred classroom management styles create and encourage a respectful learning environment.
By Antoney Luvinzu 3 years ago
Healthy school environment key to success in teaching and learning
Time to embrace restorative and social-emotional approach to discipline
Traditional modes of discipline focus on punishing bad behaviour or offenders. Restorative approach flips that script, focusing on repairing the harm done to people.
By Antoney Luvinzu 3 years ago
Time to embrace restorative and social-emotional approach to discipline
World Skills Day should usher in new thinking in the labour sector
Up-skilling of the youth has become important in light of the world's shifting to sustainable development. Skills leading to success include resilience, good communication.
By Antoney Luvinzu 3 years ago
World Skills Day should usher in new thinking in the labour sector
Students' culture and experiences should be central to their learning
Culturally-responsive teaching values cultural knowledge and skills that students bring to the classroom. Understanding students' lives can help teachers foster mutual respect.
By Antoney Luvinzu 3 years ago
Students' culture and experiences should be central to their learning
Philosophical underpinning imperative to success of CBC
It provides an opportunity for students to reflect on the nature of knowledge, and on how we know what we claim to know.
By Antoney Luvinzu 3 years ago
Philosophical underpinning imperative to success of CBC
Mastering the art of effective listening key to learning outcomes
Set a comfortable tone that gives your instructor an opportunity to think and speak. Pay attention to your body language as well as your frame of mind when engaging in active listening.
By Antoney Luvinzu 3 years ago
Mastering the art of effective listening key to learning outcomes
Multilingualism gives speakers an upper edge in the 21st century world
Multilingualism provides a competitive edge in today's job market. It provides an insight into the understanding of different cultures and experiences.
By Antoney Luvinzu 3 years ago
Multilingualism gives speakers an upper edge in the 21st century world
State should pay attention to the welfare, morale of its teachers
Dedicated and passionate teachers can create a rich learning experience for students. All over the world, it has emerged that the best way to support teachers is to listen to them.
By Antoney Luvinzu 3 years ago
State should pay attention to the welfare, morale of its teachers
Coding: Future of jobs is in technology and Kenya got the memo
Coding is an essential skill since it’s an important part of digital transformation.
By Antoney Luvinzu 3 years ago
Coding: Future of jobs is in technology and Kenya got the memo
Parents and society have major role in ending cheating in examinations
The situation of cheating in examinations is perpetuated by low calibre teachers.
By Antoney Luvinzu 4 years ago
Parents and society have major role in ending cheating in examinations
Crucial role of classroom observation in enhancing the quality of teaching
Classroom observation is the bridge between the worlds of theory and practice. It can provide school directors and mentors with formative feedback for individual teachers.
By Antoney Luvinzu 4 years ago
Crucial role of classroom observation in enhancing the quality of teaching
Safaricom's Zuri on trial: Man in court over use of AI for customer care
Crime and Justice
By Kamau Muthoni
26 mins ago
New hardship allowances for public servants
National
By Irene Githinji
26 mins ago
Ruto reinstates 'Mamuluki' in school drama and music roles
Education
By Mike Kihaki
26 mins ago
Mbadi's openness on Treasury's actions laudable
Opinion
By Leonard Khafafa
6 hrs ago
Judges raise concern over lawyers use of AI in cases
Crime and Justice
By Kamau Muthoni
6 hrs ago