by Mark | Nov 19, 2019 | Learning
Why repetition or practise is important. Repetition is practising a task many times, whether it be learning to spell words, playing a musical instrument or improving your sporting prowess. You cannot learn to play a sport or musical instrument by just...
by Mark | Nov 19, 2019 | Learning
The following suggestions may help get better teaching and learning results with Aboriginal students, particularly those in more remote areas. 1. Avoid Working with the Individual in a Group Situation Many Aboriginal students do not like to be singled out in a...
by Mark | Nov 18, 2019 | Learning
At Teachers College in the 1960’s, our Speech and Drama Lecturer emphasized the need to teach students listening skills. This skill was routinely taught to students through dictation and other listening activities. When I returned to education as a relief...
by Mark | Nov 18, 2019 | Learning
Some students will engage better with the Online Program than with the hard copy workbooks of the print version. The Online Program is self-paced – students work at their own pace. There is immediate feedback to the student. There is no need to look-up answers,...
by Mark | Nov 18, 2019 | Learning
Attaining Functional Literacy Students who complete Programs 1 and 2, should be functionally literate. They will have learned the skills to independently study and complete Programs 3, 4 and 5 with minimum assistance. To work independently the skills learned are:...
