As students progress through their education, (inevitably) studying becomes increasingly important and potentially trickier. Making the most out of each study session is crucial for understanding, learning, remembering and of course, one’s overall success. But of course, this is easier said than done. How do I become more productive? Why do I procrastinate so much?…
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Before we kick off on how to make a study plan, let me quickly describe what a study plan is and why it is important for your learning. A study plan is a visual organisation strategy which timetables study, meetings, extra-curricular activities, and anything else in your life. It can even include goals and motivational…
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As with all of us, we must nurture and listen to what our body and mind are asking of us. We need a balanced diet, regular exercise and plenty of rest to carry out our day-to-day responsibilities and children are no different especially when it comes to the development of a child’s mental and emotional…
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Failure is inevitable. At various points in our lives, we will inevitably fail at one thing or another and if you are not failing, you are not learning. Failure is the best form of learning. When we fail, we can either; give up or, try again. More often than not, people choose to give up…
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From an early age, parents can help their children to create positive habits that will remain with them. These habits can include daily chores, showing empathy towards others, completing homework or study tasks, or eating a healthy diet. The earlier you introduce positive habits, the more likely that your child will adapt to these, and…
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We often minimise learning to being quite simple – doing well at school. This means listening to teachers, doing homework on time, and behaving well. However, learning is much more complex than that, numerous variables can hinder or bolster your child’s ability to learn. Continuous exercise and healthy eating are amongst some of the most…
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Knowing when children should reach their academic milestones can be difficult to navigate, particularly as many parents and teachers will give you advice on milestones based on their own observations. Below we have broken down academic milestones that you can look out for in your child. At the age of 6 months, a child should…
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As a teacher and tutor, the number one issue I have encountered in students is their lack of confidence in their abilities and their unwillingness to try. Often when students fail once or get an answer wrong, they tend to give up altogether rather than try again. Common phrases that I constantly hear are ‘I…
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Like personality, behaviour, and DNA, each student has their style of learning. According to Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory, there are seven different types of learners. Auditory Learners Auditory learners like explanations and examples to be explained to them. They commonly gravitate towards musical aspects of learning or group learning and will often speak to…
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In previous blogs, we have discussed the importance of continuous learning, particularly during the holiday period. Learning by solely using pen and paper can be quite tedious and is ineffective for many students. Therefore, it is important to have extra materials at home to create a more enthusiastic work environment. Here are Pixel’s recommendations on…
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