Unchanged for a long time, the notion of intelligence was confined to the IQ (intelligence quotient) test alone. This test, developed at the beginning of the 20th century, has served as a barometer for evaluating a person’s cognitive skills. Based on a score scale from 0 to 200, a ranking can be one of the …
The existence of a ‘single’ intelligence or several types, where does the truth lie? Read More »
‘Learning by moving’ is not a new concept, but only very recently has a plethora of promising research on the subject been used to motivate teachers and parents to use this technique to improve the academic performance and engagement of children. Otherwise known as ‘kinaesthetic learning’, this technique mixes visual and auditory elements with movement, …
For several decades, education research has been directed towards finding innovative and inclusive methods to make math learning more effective and fulfilling for a wide scope of pupils. Namely, experts are in agreement that the use of pupil-centred techniques for transmitting knowledge can succeed in instilling a love of learning numbers and math operations in …
Math + Movement + Storytelling = Happier teachers and pupils? Read More »
Several initiatives linking body language to learning already exist in France and are worth noting. Lara Thomas, a mathematic university professor, uses body language to share concepts such as right angles, circles, vectors, and matrices… with students and youth in dance workshops. Performances and video clips extend the pleasure and create opportunities to share with …
No one can dispute the importance of traditional teaching methods. But in an age where everything is changing at a rapid pace and technology is becoming a valuable tool in everyone’s hands, educators have no choice but to adapt. By combining traditional teaching methods with technology, they can significantly influence the achievements of their students. …