Science topics in lower secondary are taught in different sequence in different secondary schools. Hence, most parents do not prefer to send their children to tuition centres where the tutor covers totally different topics from what the child is learning in school. Some of the tuition centres do not even have classes for lower secondary Read more about Cells ( Lower Secondary Science)[…]
I have decided to make some changes to my Science lesson plans this year. Science is suppose to be fun and experimental. I believe that is the sole reason I love Science and excel in this subject since primary school. In the past, I will drill students on Science questions, asking them to remember certain Read more about PSLE Science: Cells and energy lesson plans[…]
Here are some of my thoughts I want to convey using the slider header. 🙂 First Slide: Children Should be taught How to Think Not What to Think 🙂 I like to challenge my students to think or relate to similar questions or logic when the students ask me to solve certain questions. I realise some children did Read more about Trying to do a slider for my blog header but I cant seem to get it up yet. Sharing my thoughts on teaching & hannahtuition[…]
Some parents are afraid that the child will lose out to their peers if they do not prepare their kids well enough. It all come from a good intention to give the best to their children but I realise most kiasu parents get stressed when kids do not perform as per expectations especially after attending Read more about Stress management for Kiasu Parents 🙂[…]
Who will agree with me that science definitions are a common trait in secondary school science tests and examinations? I usually do not have problem getting students to learn definitions by heart. Thats what alot of us did and we make sure we “kill” all those definitions questions which aim to award those who take time to study and Read more about How to MEMORISE Science Definitions?[…]
Everyone learn and process information in 3 focal ways. – Visually – Auditory – Kinesthetic (Feelings and movement) Although all of us can process information and learn in all 3 ways, we all have a dominant learning style. Hence, some children pick up music fairly easy, some children, like me, struggle in coordinating my fingers Read more about Learning styles _ Just want to share something i learnt regarding spelling ( Although i do not teach English). 🙂[…]
My husband asked me if i also participated in Singapore Science Centre “Are you a young Scientist?” program in primary school. I certainly did as i love Science. And i managed to collect a lot of badges too. My husband was crazy about those badges too and our discussion brought back fond memories Read more about Another milestone. Badge recognition for students.[…]
I say every child is a gem unpolished. Yes, u heard me right. Unpolished. Whether or not, the child excels in his/her studies, they are still unpolished gems. Polishing requires enjoying trials, problems, success, and experiences in life every day. Polishing requires building castle in the air and putting foundations below them. Polishing requires practice Read more about Every child is a gem unpolished[…]
Many of the children now ( especially boys) are sort-of glued to computer games. They can be still and spend hours in front of the PC. Some of my students told me they will set their alarm clock to wake them up early during their school holidays to play games. I’m impressed. Hehe. After speaking Read more about Breathe, eat, sleep computer games! Gosh![…]
Although academic grades are important, they should not be the sole “field” to sow our seeds in. Successful people are those who have confidence and self-belief to pursue their dreams and determination to overcome harsh moments. When I am in NTU, I still remembered distinctly that it has always been the foreigners (especially the caucasians) Read more about Raising fluent communicators.[…]