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 Collaborative learning has been discussed in one of our episodes. FOR THE SAKE OF importance; we are revisiting. Collaborative learning promotes a positive learning culture amongst learners. The skill does not only promote understanding but enhances self esteem in learners. For more information; watch the video from Edutopia. (quite an interesting piece.Checkout   via YouTube   Visit the siteedutopia.org ..read more

 As an adult, Mentor and teacher, I've come to realise that there were teachers who taught me and teachers who lived with me to date. The energy and the motivation they brought to the table are part of the tools that brought me where I am today. Gracias. This is because they were my catalyst. They do not carry the teacher portfolio but they live it. They were always there to speed up my learning process and today, I am grateful.  As a teacher, one thing is for the learners to be interested in what you're teaching, another thing is for you to be interesting to make them interested in ..read more

 Should learners lead learning? Learners should  lead learning  because when the do,they will be ushered into the learning process.In this process,they are connected to think critically, criticise constructively and ask questions as they find answers. Wonderinghow this can be done? Here are some Powerful additional resources that will help you.   Students need to lead the classroom,not teachers By Catherine Cadwell-Tedx A must read book by Robyn Jackson .This book is a powerful guide.It is a must grab for all teachers ..read more

 Approachability is a great teaching skill and one of the major characteristics of an effective teacher.  Who is an approachable teacher and why is it important? What does it have to do with learning? An approachable teacher is that teacher  that is accessible to learners irrespective.He listens to their concerns  without distraction. An approachable teacher understands the need to pay attention to the learners and their learning. THERE IS ALWAYS THIS SILENT TONE OF "I got your back,YOU can count on me" when a teacher is approachable .With an approachable teacher,learners a ..read more

  Learner- motivation is simply the encouragement we give to our Learners to learn , learn better and improve. WHEN LEARNERS are encouraged to learn,there is always a great difference in their approach to learning.  Taking the role of an effective teacher committed to fostering  effective learning must require motivation.  Some learners come to school unmotivated and they all assemble in our classrooms .Learners nmotivated state can be caused by many factors;broken homes, poverty,  sickness, disability, abuse e.tc. It is our duty as teachers to inspire them to find the ..read more

A teachable teacher is a learning teacher It is one of the attitudes that help people to serve with purpose and humility. There is no harm in learning from others. It is a strength rather than a weakness as some may think. A teachable heart is always willing and eager to learn irrespective. A teachable spirit never cares about the status, circle of friends, age, or position. Her goal is to positively learn. The scripture recognized the power of a teachable spirit and the consequences. No wonder Proverbs 13: 18 informed us that;   "Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and ..read more

Teaching is a careful process. It is something we plan and do; not just do.Teaching activity must take place after careful planning  so that we don't end up robbing Peter to pay Paul . TEACHING is an intentional activity  Therefore,what do I mean by the title ' Don't Spin, Teach'? By that I mean that teachers should pay attention to  due  process of teaching and not rush their learners.  Teachers  do not need to  rush as they teach but make progress  because different aspects should be covered in a lesson.  In talking about process,  Teaching m ..read more

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  Have you heard about Examination Malpractice?.In case you 've not.It is simply giving learners answers without allowing them to work through the process. (giving learners undue advantage). Sheba Katapur said it all This quote sees indulging in examination malpractice as a devilish act.Why? ,Because, helping learners in the examination is not "helping"  but hindering their growth.  Are we not seeing it in our society today? How can we guarantee now and the future with half -baked graduates and fake workforce? How can development come when learners are not allowed and encourag ..read more