“I’m scared!” Many students, especially high school girls, come to me with this phrase before a test or an exam. I acknowledge how they feel then I ask them to rephrase it: “I’m nervous.” Because saying “I’m scared” can sometimes make the feeling seem overwhelming, as though everything is out of your control, you don’t […]
As parents and educators, we hear so much about the negative effects of screen time. So, should we simply eliminate screens altogether? Our answer is no but we believe in minimising unnecessary screen time and using technology with purpose. Why we still use pen and paper At Lilydale Tuition Centre, we mostly use pen and
When we teach our students persuasive writing, there’s a popular topic: should students have homework? And what we’ve seen is very interesting. Around 70% say no, they’d argue homework adds pressure, eats into playtime and family time, and honestly, it’s boring. Only about 30% of more studious students argue it’s important. And that 30% number
Learning is a Marathon, not a Sprint We live in a modern world where the faster, the better. We heavily rely on fast food and express delivery. We get annoyed or anxious when people don’t reply to our text or email within 10 minutes. Learning new skills or new concepts, however, need the opposite. Students remember new words and can develop their vocabulary by taking the time to look it up from the dictionary than searching for it online in one
We have talked with many parents and worked with many students, number one concern is their writing skill regardless of their different age groups and backgrounds. Why is writing so important, especially in today’s world? Writing is basically a communication tool in a written form and will be used in any type of work. Writing
HOW TO HELP KIDS ENJOY LEARNING The biggest success of an educator is to help the students move towards independent and proactive learners. They want to learn and enjoy the process of mastering the skill. What’s better than when your students/kids ask for more worksheets when you tell them to take time off from homework during the
