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21/06/2023

AS A TEACHER, HERE ARE SIX STRATEGIES YOU CAN USE TO HELP Transform A STRUGGLING LEARNER INTO A FIRST-CLASS LEARNER

Identify the learning style of the student: Every student has a unique way of learning,
and identifying the learning style of a struggling learner can help you tailor your teaching approach to their needs.

You can use various assessments, such as a learning style quiz or observation,
to identify the student's learning style, and then adjust your teaching approach accordingly.

Use differentiated instruction: Once you have identified the learning style of the struggling learner,
you can use differentiated instruction to provide personalized learning opportunities.

Differentiated instruction involves modifying the content, process, or product of learning to accommodate individual learning styles and needs.

Provide feedback and encouragement: Providing regular feedback and encouragement to struggling learners can help them build confidence and motivation.

Acknowledge their progress, strengths, and efforts to keep them motivated and engaged in the learning process.

Use technology and multimedia resources: Technology and multimedia resources can enhance learning and engagement for struggling learners.

You can use interactive tools, videos, and other multimedia resources to present content in a more engaging and accessible way.

Collaborate with parents and other educators: Collaboration with parents and other educators can help you gain insights into the struggling learner's needs and challenges.

Work together to create a support network and develop strategies to help the student succeed.

Foster a positive learning environment: A positive learning environment can make a big difference for struggling learners.

Create a safe and supportive classroom environment that fosters collaboration, respect, and inclusivity. Encourage students to support each other and celebrate each other's successes.

13/05/2023

HELPFUL SPELLING HINTS FOR CHILDREN:

1. English words do not end with letters 'v' or 'J'.

A /v/ sound at the end of words is spelt by adding a letter 'e' to it and spelt as 've' as in; give, weave, leave, wave, grave, slave, sleeve etcetera.

A /j/ sound at the end of words is either spelt with a 'dge' after a short vowel sound (a, e, I, o, u) as in; Judge, badge, edge, fridge, nudge, ridge, bridge, ledge, hedge etcetera.

However, words with short vowel sounds ending with a /j/ sound that has a consonant letter in between the short vowel sound and the /j/ ending sound, takes a 'ge' ending spellings as in; bulge, revenge, range, binge, hinge, challenge, change, revenge, orange, arrange, etcetera

While a /j/ sound at the end of words with Long vowel sounds like magic e words, 'ar', 'er', 'or' etcetera, takes a 'ge' spelling at the end of the word as in; large, scourge, rage, cage, huge, merge, George, verge, gorge, beige etcetera.

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03/03/2023

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When it comes to MATHEMATICS having a SOLID FOUNDATION cannot be overemphasized. A poor foundation is a major reason some students hate, fail, and struggle with Mathematics. I once asked final-year high school students 5 - 8 =? I was surprised to hear 3, -3, 13, and -13. Guess what? They are more interested in learning Calculus instead of learning Arithmetic first. Anything built on a faulty foundation will not last and will end in frustration and regrets. Stop underrating foundational topics.

To build a solid numerical foundation in your children, please call us on our mobile 08035686926 or 08081086263 and let us discuss.

Cheers.

25/01/2023

REASONS YOUR CHILD DOESN'T LISTEN TO YOU

Every parent struggles at some point with how to get kids to listen. It can be frustrating to have to repeat the same request or argument everytime and every day.

'Didn't I tell you to clear the table?'

'Why is your wardrobe still scattered?'

'This is the fourth time I asked you to stop running around'.

Sounds familiar? Have you been bursted? Those words are typical of a parent screaming and frustrated. All these is because 'my child doesn't listen'.

It is common for parents to be frustrated with a child who will not listen. That is why they often ask how to discipline their children or how to get them to listen.

REASONS WHY CHILDREN DON'T LISTEN

Let’s learn why children don’t listen before we discuss how to get them to do so.The following are plausible scenarios for not listening:

¶ They didn’t hear you.

¶ They didn’t understand.

¶ They couldn’t do it.

¶ They didn’t want to do it.

The other reasons are:

Using aversive tone when asking the child to do something. Most parents are guilty of this as they tend to use violent, aggressive and impatient tone which often result in the child reacting accordingly.

Parents who are controlling. Children must listen to certain things, for e.g, things related to safety and health. But some parents control more than just the things that must be controlled. Therefore, children with controlling parents do not just listen less, they are also more aggressive when they do not comply.

Strained parent-child relationship. A close, positive relationship makes one more likely to listen to others’ requests. This also applies to the parent-child bonds​. Controlling behavior, angry arguments, and harsh punishment can all ruin a relationship and make the child not want to listen to you.

Dearest parents, have you asked yourself the reason your child doesn't listen to you? You should re-examine your tone, mood, action, etc when asking your child to do something so that you will know where the problem emanates from.

03/10/2022

Never begin a sentence that is not a question with ‘am'.
Use I am or I'm instead.

Am happy. ❌
I am happy. ✔
I'm happy. ✔
Am on my way to work.❌
I'm on my way to work.✔

Am I going to work on Monday? ✔ (Definitely not, it's a public holiday)😁
Am I giving you value on this space?✔

Hint: if it's a question you can start with ‘am' but if it's not use ‘I am' or ‘I'm'.

Beautiful morning to you.

16/08/2022

Understanding Small Letters
Small letters are also known as lower cases. They are basically divided into three categories, these are:
1. ascenders; letters that touch the meanline (upper line) in a notebook. They include b, d, f, h, k, l and t.
2. descenders; letters that go below the baseline (lower line) in a notebook. They include g, j, p, q and y.
3. x-heights; these are letters that are neither ascenders nor descenders. They sit on the baseline ( lower line) and do nor touch the meanline.
Note: the small letters or lower cases appear more often than the capital letters or upper cases.
By Kabiru Olusesan Ibrahim

14/08/2022

*TIPS ON HOW TO HELP A SLOW LEARNER IN YOUR CLASS*

Thinking about resumption? Let's take a look at some tips that can help handle slow learners professionally and in a godly way.

Educational Psychologists have often classified or categorise all Learners into three major classes namely;
(a) The Fast Learners
(b) The Average Learners
(c) The Slow Learners

However, it is needful for me to state here that not all Schools of Thought agreed with the above categorisation, but the fact remains that all Learners do not learn at the same pace nor have the same intellectual capacity. Hence, the need for the above classification.

Meanwhile, my focus here is how you, as a teacher, can effectively and professionally handle Learners who usually find it difficult to grasp the concept being taught in the class just like their counterparts (mates).

Below are what you can do to help a child with learning disabilities.

👉🏼 Let your classes takes place only in a learning-readiness and friendly atmosphere.

👉🏼 Have your classes in a quiet environment. You should also try to change environment if need be.

👉🏼 You can use "reward" instead of "punishment" to encourage a slow learner in your class. This is what we call "Positive Re-enforcement".😉 Tell me who doesn't like reward (gifts)🤷🏼

👉🏼 Make the lessons short and always take it slowly with them. Remember the maxim which says, "slow and steady wins the race".

👉🏼 Get several instructional materials that resonate with the lessons you are about to teach them. Learning/instructional materials help make the lesson concrete in the mind of learners.

👉🏼 Do not dwell too long on any lesson that is giving a child problem. You can move forward and then come back to such lessons later. Remember that their "attention span" is very low or so limited.

👉🏼 Help them learn through consistent study and practice. Afterall, practice they say makes perfect 😀

👉🏼 Do not say derogatory words to describe the child or start to call such a child different names just because he/she performs poorly.

👉🏼 Do not compare such child with others and do not expect the child to work/learn at the same pace with others.

👉🏼 Finally, pray for that child in the secret and trust God to bless you openly for doing this by making that child excel in his/her studies.

Let me put it to you that it is a professional misconduct for a teacher to openly call his learner a "dullard" or "Slow learner".

Every child is unique in their different ways and all children are to be celebrated.

Ibrahim Kabiru

21/03/2022

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*SCHOOL BULLYING 1*

*Definition:*

♦️School Bullying is a type of bullying, that occurs in any educational setting.

For an act to be considered bullying it must meet certain criteria.
♦️This includes hostile intent, imbalance of power, repetition, distress, and provocation.
♦️Bullying can have a wide spectrum of effects on a student including anger, depression, stress, and su***de.
♦️Additionally, the bully can develop different social disorders or have a higher chance of engaging in criminal activity.
♦️If there is suspicion that a child is being bullied or is a bully, there are warning signs in their behavior.
♦️There are many programs and organizations worldwide which provide bullying prevention services or information on how children can cope if they have been bullied.

There is no universal definition of school bullying; however, it is widely agreed that bullying is a subcategory of aggressive behavior characterized by the following three minimum criteria:
♦️Hostile intent (i.e., the harm caused by oh C bullying is deliberate, not accidental),
♦️Imbalance of power (i.e., bullying includes a real or perceived power inequity between the bully and the victim), and

♦️Repetition over a period of time (i.e., more than once with the potential to occur multiple times).

The following two additional criteria have been proposed to complement the above-mentioned criteria:
♦️Victim distress (victim suffers mild to severe psychological, social or physical trauma) and
♦️Provocation (bullying is motivated by perceived benefits of their aggressive behaviors).
Some of these characteristics have been disputed (e.g., for power imbalance: bullies and victims often report that conflicts occur between two equals); nevertheless, they remain widely established in the scientific literature.

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22/02/2022

Handling Extremely Stubborn Children
In a post I read in a group, a mother was asking about what she should do about her two-year old son who was extremely stubborn.

She said the boy was so obstinate that he'd look her in the eye and defy her. She added that she and her husband had taken every disciplinary measure yet to no avail.

She even confessed that the boy had marks on his body as evidence of the extreme measure she had taken in spanking him.

When a child is insubordinate, unusually aggressive, has frequent temper tantrums, argues excessively and uses mean/hateful speech needlessly, it should be a cause of concern.

When you notice a child exhibiting this pattern of uncooperative and hostile behaviour towards authority figures, including parents and educators; he or she might be struggling with oppositional defiant disorder, otherwise known as ODD.

No child in his or her right mind will want to be punished repeatedly over the same issue, especially if it involves spanking.

For most of us, our first instinct is usually to react defensively, but it only brings about a power struggle.

In this part of the world, we resort to violence too easily. Corporal punishment isn't the solution to most acts of rebellion. In most cases, it is counter-productive.

Another thing is religion. The next thing is to say the child is possessed. Even during deliverance session, they'd still try to beat the demon out of that child.

What such kids need is empathy. Instead of flogging or calling them out in a negative way, try to shift your focus from their negative behaviour and affirm their positives.

As educators in particular, get to know such kids better by creating opportunities for them to tell you about their lives, and actively listen when they do.

This will help you to figure out the possible underlying factors behind such behaviour and outbursts. Identifying the triggers may also help you to avoid such unpalatable situations.

Help them to help themselves by encouraging them to observe body languages such as balling of fists, withdrawing from others or clenching their jaws that suggest their feelings are mounting and about to explode.

When they act out, try your best not to react in anger because it amuses them and/or pushes them to act worse to test your limits. You may even end up harming them in a bid to discipline.

Control that behaviour by firmly telling them how you expect them to behave. Ask them to tell you what's wrong after they've cooled off. For younger children, giving them a time-out works too.

I repeat, not every bad behaviour exhibited by children can be curbed through beating. You may end up hardening their hearts.

The bottom line is to consistently show these defiant kids through your actions that you truly care. It is also important to let them know you see beyond their unbecoming attitude.

When they notice that you're really concerned about them, they'd gradually and consciously begin to work on their negative attitudes.

Be more constructive when it comes to disciplining these children, especially in today's world.

22/02/2022

The Role of Parents in Education

Although most structured learning takes place in the confines of the school, that doesn’t mean that parents cannot have an active role in their children’s education. On the contrary, parents can encourage, motivate, and even influence their kids to do well in school. This article will discuss the roles that parents play in the education of their children.

Monitor their child’s progress in school:
Parents should have active participation in their child’s school. They should be aware of how their child is progressing in school. The online grading portals, report cards, and the school progress reports provide parents a pretty good picture of the student’s performance – grades, attendance, behavior, and evaluation of the teacher.

Coordinate with teachers:
The teacher is the best person to talk to on how well a child is doing in school. Often, the teacher will be able to give feedback not just on the academic aspect, but the emotional, and social aspects as well. Parents will be made aware if there are problems that may be hindering learning and student achievement.

Attend Parent-teacher Meetings:
A parent-teacher association, or PTA, is an organization composed of parents and teachers that is intended to facilitate parental participation in school. Most elementary and middle schools (whether public or private) have a PTA. Parent-teacher associations take an active role in developing programs that support the educational needs of children. They also promote strong partnerships among families, schools, and communities.

One-on-one talks:
Communication between parents and children is very important. It is the responsibility of the parent to provide guidance and advice. During these one-on-one sessions, problems and corresponding solutions can be discussed. All children need some time for a heart-to-heart talk with their parents.

Participate in School Activities:
School activities are great opportunities to bring together students and parents. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in school functions, contests, and sports. Children naturally want to exhibit their talents and skills for everyone to see, especially their parents. It’s also an excellent opportunity to get a “feel” of the school environment and how students interact with each other.

Be a role model for learning:
Parents serve as the first teachers of their kids during the early years. The responsibility of teaching doesn’t end when a child starts going to school. Often, children will need help in their assignments – in math, science, and social studies. It is the parent’s job to show how exciting and useful learning can be. Through proper guidance, parents can help their kids manage their time and strike a balance between recreation (watching TV, playing games, surfing the net) and school.

Connect what your child learns to everyday life:
More often than not, many of the things that your kids learn in school can be associated with everyday life. For example, you can talk to your child about units of measurement when cooking. In the field of science, you can discuss celestial bodies (sun, moon, stars), and the weather outside. If your child shows interest in gadgets and things, you can explain how the computer, refrigerator, and other appliances work. You can also discuss safety inside and outside the home (what to do during a storm, fire, or earthquake). Make this a part of your child’s everyday experience to fuel your child’s curiosity and desire to learn.

Conclusion
When parents are keenly involved in their children’s education, the children are more likely to perform better in school. The things mentioned above are just some of the ways to get involved in the educational success of your kids.

09/01/2022

Physical and motor skill milestones for a typical 5-year-old child include:

Gains about 4 to 5 pounds (1.8 to 2.25 kilograms)

Grows about 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 centimeters)

Vision reaches 20/20

First adult teeth start breaking through the gum (most children do not get their first adult teeth until age 6)

Has better coordination (getting the arms, legs, and body to work together)

Skips, jumps, and hops with good balance

Stays balanced while standing on one foot with eyes closed

Shows more skill with simple tools and writing utensils

Can copy a triangle

Can use a knife to spread soft foods

Sensory and mental milestones:

Has a vocabulary of more than 2,000 words

Speaks in sentences of 5 or more words, and with all parts of speech

Can identify different coins

Can count to 10

Knows telephone number

Can properly name the primary colors, and possibly many more colors

Asks deeper questions that address meaning and purpose

Can answer "why" questions

Is more responsible and says "I'm sorry" when they make mistakes

Shows less aggressive behavior

Outgrows earlier childhood fears

Accepts other points of view (but may not understand them)

Has improved math skills

Questions others, including parents

Strongly identifies with the parent of the same s*x

Has a group of friends

Likes to imagine and pretend while playing (for example, pretends to take a trip to the moon)

Ways to encourage a 5-year-old's development include:

Reading together

Providing enough space for the child to be physically active

Teaching the child how to take part in -- and learn the rules of -- sports and games

Encouraging the child to play with other children, which helps develop social skills

Playing creatively with the child

Limiting both the time and content of television and computer viewing

Visiting local areas of interest

Encouraging the child to perform small household chores, such as helping set the table or picking up toys after playing

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