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  Chantelle Clark replied to a topic in the forum Teaching Methodology:

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  This topic can be tackled from a couple of different angles but I think that it would be unwise to generalize the question so much. Some students absolutely require computer-aided assistance to get learning tasks done because they have developmental...  moreThis topic can be tackled from a couple of different angles but I think that it would be unwise to generalize the question so much. Some students absolutely require computer-aided assistance to get learning tasks done because they have developmental issues that require them to have aid. For instance, individuals who are slow readers can hugely benefit from using a laptop in school to improve their reading speed as there is a correlation between reading speed and typing speed. Beyond this, a student who is slow to understand homework materials may benefit by using a computer-aided software program as that program can make it easier for them to understand the homework.  On the flip side, I don't think that it always improves every students' learning. I think that this is completely dependent on the student and factors like responsibility, and technical knowledge of laptop use (knowing how to use a laptop properly/computer properly) play a big role in the overall impact it has on the student's...    less
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  What Do You Think About The "Feed Forward" Feedback Method?

  Teachers are constantly providing feedback to students and their colleagues, but sometimes this feedback doesn't always go as planned and people end up getting defensive and everything blows up in your face. According to Marshall Goldsmith, there's a...  moreTeachers are constantly providing feedback to students and their colleagues, but sometimes this feedback doesn't always go as planned and people end up getting defensive and everything blows up in your face. According to Marshall Goldsmith, there's a better way to give feedback and it's called "feedforward" and the basic premise is to focus feedback on their future development rather than their past mistake.  Do you think that if young professionals, teachers, and students all learned how to provide constructive "feedforward," it would have a huge positive effect on how quickly and intelligently students move forward in their learning development?  To give a scenario. If a student is working on a book review and the teacher just grades it and gives it a mark, do you think the student would garner as much positive feedback and learning from that grading as they would if the teacher provided input during the actual writing process?  Do you think that maybe we should combine constructive...    less
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  How taking a gap year volunteering can be beneficial to your st

  Many students worry about taking a gap year thinking that it will look like they have taken a year-long holiday. But what if I told you how it could be beneficial to your further education. Volunteering while taking a gap year from your studies is often u...

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    Sobia H Totally Agree! A gap year provides students with the opportunity to learn in a diverse way. As a wise man once said, “Don’t let school get in the way of your education”. It can be tremendously beneficial to one’s personal growth, academic growth...  moreTotally Agree! A gap year provides students with the opportunity to learn in a diverse way. As a wise man once said, “Don’t let school get in the way of your education”. It can be tremendously beneficial to one’s personal growth, academic growth whether one decides on enrolling in a structured gap year program or spend time volunteering abroad.  

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    Chantelle Clark Oh this is so true! I know so many individuals that took a gap year and are now doing so much better because they took the time to truly figure out what they wanted from life and which academic direction they wanted to go. Too many students just hop on...  moreOh this is so true! I know so many individuals that took a gap year and are now doing so much better because they took the time to truly figure out what they wanted from life and which academic direction they wanted to go. Too many students just hop on their first intuition and end up finding out that it’s not for them, and a gap year could of solved this. I think using the gap year to volunteer at places where you would think you’d like to head towards is such a valuable tool
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    Kathy James I love that quote and it is very true. So many people are stuck with the thought that you have to be in school to get an education. You can learn through so many different ways. It is time we changed our thoughts on this.

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    Kathy James Actually having some experience in the area you 'think' you want to work in can point you in the right direction for further studies. I know what you mean as so many people so from one topic of education to the next as they find it isn't for them. A gap...  moreActually having some experience in the area you 'think' you want to work in can point you in the right direction for further studies. I know what you mean as so many people so from one topic of education to the next as they find it isn't for them. A gap year really helps you focus on what you want to do next.  

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  Chantelle Clark commented on Penprofile's blog entry.

  July 15, 2018

  

  10 postgraduate school survival tips

  The primary goal of a postgraduate school is to make their students expert in their chosen professional fields. Your graduate school is not only a unique experience, but it is also filled with stress due to deadlines, workload, grades along with othe...

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    Sobia H Graduate school is certainly a life-changing experience. Students generally do not anticipate the psychological stress and the changes they will undergo in developing a professional self. Thank you for writing this article; Great Tips! Following these...  moreGraduate school is certainly a life-changing experience. Students generally do not anticipate the psychological stress and the changes they will undergo in developing a professional self. Thank you for writing this article; Great Tips! Following these Survival Tips during the Post – Graduate transition period will surely support a healthy professional
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    Chantelle Clark Absolutely love all of these tips, especially the one about rest. It is so crucial to be able to manage the stress of graduate school, that if you manage it correctly, you’re going to be able to do everything else on this list better. I also think that...  moreAbsolutely love all of these tips, especially the one about rest. It is so crucial to be able to manage the stress of graduate school, that if you manage it correctly, you’re going to be able to do everything else on this list better. I also think that
    the learning to research and learning about your own learning processes is hugely important and not something that every graduate actually takes the time to understand because they are so focused on just getting through the studies.  

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  Chantelle Clark commented on Lawan Dalha's blog entry.

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  Effective teaching strategies: Towards student-centred learning

  There are various teaching strategies that can enhance learning, but the broad list is mainly divided into teacher-centred and student-centred learning. The former is a teaching method that puts the teacher at the fore of the teaching process. The latter ...

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    Sobia H Lawan …. this article is interesting. It is extremely helpful especially for young teachers who have just stepped in the teaching profession. I totally agree with you. When students take responsibility for their own learning, they become explorers...  moreLawan …. this article is interesting. It is extremely helpful especially for young teachers who have just stepped in the teaching profession. I totally agree with you. When students take responsibility for their own learning, they become explorers capable of using their curiosity to solve real-world problems permitting student independence and lifelong learning.  

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    Zaynab Faysal Our teaching style and curriculum needs a serious update! Here in Pakistan, we have an organisation working towards creating a new set of teaching curricula based around the ideas you've discussed.
    Extremely valid points, there is a need to step back...  moreOur teaching style and curriculum needs a serious update! Here in Pakistan, we have an organisation working towards creating a new set of teaching curricula based around the ideas you've discussed.
    Extremely valid points, there is a need to step back from simple book learning and actually invest in our future workforces' ability to be inventors, learners and people who can think outside the box.  

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    Chantelle Clark When it comes to student-centered learning, it is adamantly clear that students always perform better when they determine how they study, what they study, and how they approach the studying period. This is because they have control, are able to feel in...  moreWhen it comes to student-centered learning, it is adamantly clear that students always perform better when they determine how they study, what they study, and how they approach the studying period. This is because they have control, are able to feel in tune with their own learning, and will tap into the inspiration and motivation to do so. When a student is just "told" what to do or what to learn, it's more "I have to do this" and less "I want to learn this because..." which makes a huge difference/impact on a student's attitude. Absolutely agree that the curriculum needs to move towards a more student-centered approach, because the student is the only one who knows how they learn best. When they are in control of how they learn, they are going to be a more active and likely participant in the entire learning process.  less

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  How taking a gap year volunteering can be beneficial to your st

  Many students worry about taking a gap year thinking that it will look like they have taken a year-long holiday. But what if I told you how it could be beneficial to your further education. Volunteering while taking a gap year from your studies is often u...

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    Sobia H Totally Agree! A gap year provides students with the opportunity to learn in a diverse way. As a wise man once said, “Don’t let school get in the way of your education”. It can be tremendously beneficial to one’s personal growth, academic growth...  moreTotally Agree! A gap year provides students with the opportunity to learn in a diverse way. As a wise man once said, “Don’t let school get in the way of your education”. It can be tremendously beneficial to one’s personal growth, academic growth whether one decides on enrolling in a structured gap year program or spend time volunteering abroad.  

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    Chantelle Clark Oh this is so true! I know so many individuals that took a gap year and are now doing so much better because they took the time to truly figure out what they wanted from life and which academic direction they wanted to go. Too many students just hop on...  moreOh this is so true! I know so many individuals that took a gap year and are now doing so much better because they took the time to truly figure out what they wanted from life and which academic direction they wanted to go. Too many students just hop on their first intuition and end up finding out that it’s not for them, and a gap year could of solved this. I think using the gap year to volunteer at places where you would think you’d like to head towards is such a valuable tool
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    Kathy James I love that quote and it is very true. So many people are stuck with the thought that you have to be in school to get an education. You can learn through so many different ways. It is time we changed our thoughts on this.

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    Kathy James Actually having some experience in the area you 'think' you want to work in can point you in the right direction for further studies. I know what you mean as so many people so from one topic of education to the next as they find it isn't for them. A gap...  moreActually having some experience in the area you 'think' you want to work in can point you in the right direction for further studies. I know what you mean as so many people so from one topic of education to the next as they find it isn't for them. A gap year really helps you focus on what you want to do next.  

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  Effective teaching strategies: Towards student-centred learning

  There are various teaching strategies that can enhance learning, but the broad list is mainly divided into teacher-centred and student-centred learning. The former is a teaching method that puts the teacher at the fore of the teaching process. The latter ...

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  • #effective teaching strategies
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    Sobia H Lawan …. this article is interesting. It is extremely helpful especially for young teachers who have just stepped in the teaching profession. I totally agree with you. When students take responsibility for their own learning, they become explorers...  moreLawan …. this article is interesting. It is extremely helpful especially for young teachers who have just stepped in the teaching profession. I totally agree with you. When students take responsibility for their own learning, they become explorers capable of using their curiosity to solve real-world problems permitting student independence and lifelong learning.  

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    Zaynab Faysal Our teaching style and curriculum needs a serious update! Here in Pakistan, we have an organisation working towards creating a new set of teaching curricula based around the ideas you've discussed.
    Extremely valid points, there is a need to step back...  moreOur teaching style and curriculum needs a serious update! Here in Pakistan, we have an organisation working towards creating a new set of teaching curricula based around the ideas you've discussed.
    Extremely valid points, there is a need to step back from simple book learning and actually invest in our future workforces' ability to be inventors, learners and people who can think outside the box.  

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    Chantelle Clark When it comes to student-centered learning, it is adamantly clear that students always perform better when they determine how they study, what they study, and how they approach the studying period. This is because they have control, are able to feel in...  moreWhen it comes to student-centered learning, it is adamantly clear that students always perform better when they determine how they study, what they study, and how they approach the studying period. This is because they have control, are able to feel in tune with their own learning, and will tap into the inspiration and motivation to do so. When a student is just "told" what to do or what to learn, it's more "I have to do this" and less "I want to learn this because..." which makes a huge difference/impact on a student's attitude. Absolutely agree that the curriculum needs to move towards a more student-centered approach, because the student is the only one who knows how they learn best. When they are in control of how they learn, they are going to be a more active and likely participant in the entire learning process.  less

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