Talks and speeches feature prominently in schools just as they do in real life. Once in a while and for some people quite often, we find ourselves called upon to give talks or speeches. Sometimes, such talks are education biased. They are often meant to inform an audience on a specific subject or topic. Let… Read More »
♦Welcome back to the http://themintupdates.com. In the previous presentation, we highlighted on the meaning of the term learning and what it entails. Click here to read about the meaning of learning. However, in this presentation, we isolate certain pertinent factors that provide pupils as to how learning could be promoted or hampered. In short term,… Read More »
Although learning does not necessarily depend on teaching. It is important that those who are primarily preoccupied with teaching possess a body of knowledge on the concept of learning and the conditions which favour or impede learning. To a considerable degree, this body of knowledge, it is hoped, will provide the requisite guidance to teachers… Read More »
Letters and articles for publication feature very prominently in the essay writing courses of schools and colleges. Apart from this, we are sometimes also compelled to write a letter or article for publication in a local daily newspaper whenever we feel very strongly about an issue and want to draw attention to it. Some educational… Read More »
In the previous presentation on teaching methods, we looked at the learner-centered methods of teaching which placed the interest of the learners first. It also seeks to develop the aptitude, thinking abilities, knowledge and exposure of students through teaching and learning methods such as role play, simulation, field trips among others. Click here to… Read More »