TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 12, 2024

We make lasting connections through play, but the role of play in learning is an idea that continues to meet resistance. Part of the reason could be tone. We like our learning serious, intentional, and academic. This is reflected through a parallel insistence on an outcomes-based learning system where learning objectives are determined and assessments are written before hand, and subsequent instruction is revised based only on data taken from said assessments.

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Twinkl International Publishing

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Twinkl offers over 1,000,000 educational resources for home educators in Australia, supporting diverse learning needs. Discover our top 10 FREE resources now!

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TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 12, 2024

by TeachThought Staff What is learned helplessness? Definition Learned helplessness is a psychological condition in which a person, after repeated failures or negative experiences, believes they have no control over situations’ outcomes and stops trying to improve or change them. Below is an example of Learned Helplessness in the classroom. Instructor: The biggest fear for an adolescent, written throughout this text, is not fitting in.

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Twinkl International Publishing

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Graphic novels are a great way to encourage kids not only to read but also write and illustrate their own stories.

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Generative AI holds tremendous promise for all stakeholders in higher education. But guardrails are needed. Strong governance that empower instructors are at the core of a responsible approach to using generative AI in academia.

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The Innovative Educator

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Since its inception in 2008, The Innovative Educator blog has relied on social media to distribute blog posts. Unfortunately, things aren't quite what they used to be. The days when Facebook, Twitter (now X), Instagram, and other platforms easily amplified your ideas with just a simple share or post are increasingly behind us. Facebook, for instance, has become notorious for burying posts with external links—especially those leading to blogs and articles.

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Twinkl International Publishing

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Help your child to revise for the optional KS1 SATs or just polish up those important skills with our weekly activity packs.

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