Learned Helplessness to Resilience: What Psychology Shows

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Learned helplessness is a psychological condition where individuals, after repeated exposure to uncontrollable events, develop a sense of helplessness and stop trying to change their circumstances, even when opportunities arise. This concept was first introduced by Martin Seligman and Steven Maier in the late 1960s at the University of Pennsylvania through experiments with dogs in a shuttle box. The dogs subjected to inescapable shocks eventually stopped trying to escape, even … Read more

Student-Centered Learning Theory vs Traditional Approach

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Education is undergoing a significant transformation as traditional teacher-centered classrooms, where students passively absorb information through direct instruction, are being replaced by dynamic student-centered learning environments. This shift is supported by extensive research from leading organizations like the Nellie Mae Education Foundation and Education Evolving, as well as systematic reviews published in the International Journal … Read more

Lesson Plans and Teaching Strategies for Effective Learning

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In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, teachers face unique challenges, including student apathy, diverse learning needs, and the demand for critical thinking and problem-solving skills. To address these challenges, educators must adopt innovative teaching strategies and create effective lesson plans that foster meaningful learning experiences. The best practices for lesson plans and teaching strategies that … Read more

5 Easy Ideas for Brain Breaks for Middle School

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If you’ve ever been in the middle school classroom you will know that being a middle school teacher is not work for the faint of heart. There is a wide range of students who sit before you, hormones are flying, and you may or may not have a weird smell issue. But in this time … Read more

What is Inquiry-Based Learning? Benefits in Teaching

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In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, classroom teachers are increasingly moving beyond rote memorization to foster deeper understanding and lifelong skills. The inquiry-based approach, particularly inquiry-based learning (IBL), has emerged as a student-centered method that transforms classrooms into dynamic hubs of exploration. At its core, IBL nurtures students’ curiosity, develops critical thinking skills, and helps … Read more

Play Kami: A Google App for Teachers’ Vision & Games

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Kami is a versatile and user-friendly tool that revolutionizes how students interact with digital documents in the classroom. Its intuitive features and accessible annotation tools make it an ideal choice for teachers seeking to foster an interactive and collaborative learning environment. Whether working with PDFs, images, or Google Slides, Kami empowers both teachers and students … Read more