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- Teaching Basics of English Grammar Online - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriLanguage is the most fundamental tool we use to communicate with one another. Any explanation can be understood only by deciphering the mode of communication. Right from a business transaction to scientific communication everything is conveyed only through language. English is the global ...
Views: 1302 - Different Paths to a Common Solution - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriWhat we learn gets reflected in what we do. How we apply our knowledge depends on how much thought we give to it. If we were to express ourselves there will be a certain amount of focus on one theme with or without our knowledge. This is because we give more attention to certain themes than ...
Views: 1059 - Find Your Inspiration to Reach Academic Heights - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriYou may feel that results are important. But if the end result is all that you can see then it may lead to disillusionment. If you see a cat trapped in a well wouldn’t you prefer taking it out of the well? Do you see the result first or do you tend to think of ways to get the cat out of the ...
Views: 2036 - Tricks to Sustain Attention-Span in Classes - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriChildren often have low attention span as they are easily distracted. Sustaining their attention is a challenge for them as well as for their teachers. One needs to understand the dynamics of communication which takes place between the sender and the recipient of the message. The essence of what ...
Views: 1740 - Managing Exam Induced Anxiety - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriExamination as a mandatory aspect of coursework is viewed with fear and doubt by many students. It is important to understand that some students react to it through fear while some others are bombarded with self-doubt. These are natural reactions to perceived danger of failure and uncertainty. ...
Views: 2041 - Logic Puzzles Sharpen Mathematical Ability - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriIt has long been supposed that Mathematics is to a large extent a logical activity. But it is not always easy to reduce it to logic on account of the fact that it has its own vocabulary with its own set of rules. In the past Mathematics was studied in some countries under classical logic. Logic ...
Views: 2628 - Time for Timetables - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriChalking out a schedule for studies is itself a time consuming activity. The concept of timetables is built on the notion of systematic study. The strange fact about timetables is that it was created for children who are in general instinctive. It was designed with the objective to make children ...
Views: 1086 - Learning by Cognitive Free-Play - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriWhy do we have many subjects in school? Why are they studied separately? The broad reason is to streamline our approach to studies. But this benefits linear thinkers more as they like to organise their habit of study. They can focus on one subject at a time. This approach does not necessarily ...
Views: 1130 - Cracking Examinations and Looking Beyond - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriChildren in general do not look forward to exams and understandably so. Once they succeed and do well in exams they think they can handle them easily thereby looking forward to them. Not all do well in exams. It is not rare to find knowledgeable children unable to secure outstanding grades. ...
Views: 1420 - The Ideal Learning Environment - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Ajay SeshadriTeachers are divided over what approach they should adopt in a classroom. In the past classroom based learning was more teacher-centric whereas in progressive education the shift is towards the learner and hence learner- centric. It would be well to define what a learning environment is. The ...
Views: 2520 - The Calculus Experience - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriIn the spirit of a challenge lies the soul of resistance. Learners tend to not appreciate a challenge if it threatens their conception of self. A challenge must not throw a student’s self esteem out of gear. In the interest of fresh minds encouragement fuels their enthusiasm like no other ...
Views: 2183 - Managing Learning Outcomes - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriA learning outcome is a learning achievement which is different in result from the intentions of the tutor. It is like saying that the objectives of the course result in not only knowledge but also changes in behaviour, ethics and world view of the learner. However the objectives do not state ...
Views: 2142 - Mathematics as a Source of Infinite Joy - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriHave you ever thought of eliminating stress through Mathematics? One might wonder if this is even possible as we are tempted to think that Mathematics causes stress. What causes stress is not Maths but the way it is taught. The link between Mathematics and happiness is not to be undermined. ...
Views: 2171 - Learning to Make A Geometric Beginning - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriA class of geometry can give a learner a sense of excitement or fear depending on how it is taught. It would not be a good idea to insist on bringing a geometric box during the first few classes of Geometry. Firstly a sense of proportion has to be understood and this demands intense ...
Views: 2729 - Online Tutors as Mentors - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriTeaching and mentoring go hand in hand as teaching a student involves more than just explaining lessons. Teachers take up challenges of shaping a student’s mindset and hence this entails great responsibility. One may ask how teaching extends to shaping a student’s future in all respects as a ...
Views: 2183 - Overcoming Anxieties of Young Learners - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriWith the increasing load of studies there is more pressure on the intellect to comprehend pools of information. Understanding subjects becomes harder when you are faced with the mammoth task of grasping and retaining concepts. This can cause anxiety in learners which can inhibit the desire to ...
Views: 2274 - Achieving the New Age Chemistry - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriModern Chemistry is focused on understanding how the elements of the universe interact. The outlook is heading towards a greater homogeneity than thought of before. The discoveries shape not only the mindset but also the way Chemistry is taught. There is an understanding that if experiments are ...
Views: 2130 - Climbing Up the Slide Rule - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriTo understand what a slide rule is, you need to know what a scale is. A scale of measurement is a level of measurement which in turn is an expression. Scale is used not just in Mathematics but also in psychology where it is referred to as the theory of scale types. Likewise a slide rule affords ...
Views: 2147 - Stimulating Flow of Conversational Classes - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriConversational classes generate a sustained interest in the subject by sharpening the art of drawing parallels. Difficulty in predictability makes learning a source of excitement for the tutor and the learner. Online tutoring balances the flow experience and time by using technology to keep ...
Views: 1854 - Getting the Better of Riders - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriThere is a great deal of work at large in getting learners to think correctly. The real test lies in being able to approach new problems with the right frame of mind. Such a frame of mind is not acquired by merely following instructions. There is a certain subtlety in the way Mathematical ...
Views: 780 - Instance-Based Learning Online - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriWith concepts and information pouring it seems overwhelming to achieve learning both from the student’s point of view and also from the teacher’s point of view. Then you need to classify chunks of knowledge and to do this you need to do away with generalizations for some time. This means that ...
Views: 892 - Evolution of Home Tutoring - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriHome tutoring was a trend that was leveraged by people who could not attend formal schooling for various reasons. It was observed that children could learn much more through home schooling or home tutoring because learning became more focussed. There was no unnecessary baggage of an external ...
Views: 969 - Mind Mapping Online Learning - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Ajay SeshadriMind Map is viewed as a modern construct though it would be more accurate to say that it is a popular modern tool. A student may find the technique overwhelming as it involves a lot of work just constructing it. Usage of colours and visual representations need a certain amount of organization. ...
Views: 1230 - The Need for Homework Help Service - by Submitted on May 20, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriTeaching is not the equivalent of giving instructions. You would be dealing with concepts where individuals have to apply their minds. In other words you have to teach how to learn and how to think. Children learn differently as their methods of absorbing inputs tend to vary greatly. Some ...
Views: 830 - Gaining Facility With Algebra - by Submitted on May 19, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriAlgebra studies rules of operations and constructions arising from various concepts such as polynomials, equations and other structures. First and foremost Algebra is not a subject that is irrelevant to common sense. Although much of pure Mathematics is perceived in this light there is a certain ...
Views: 969 - The Scope of Progressive Education - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriOver time the concept of education undergoes revolution. This revolution in education is different from revolution in a general sense. Here it has more to do with changes in perspectives than merely proposed amendments. The perspectives change as learners’ needs change. There are many reasons ...
Views: 2576 - Tapping the Potential of Young Learners - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriA strength that is discovered is worth the price of effort. But discovery is not a cake walk for a given student as it takes tremendous amount of patience. No prizes for guessing. It does take time. A student may find that he/she is putting a great deal of pressure in trying to tap the hidden ...
Views: 808 - Tapping the Potential of Young Learners - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriA strength that is discovered is worth the price of effort. But discovery is not a cake walk for a given student as it takes tremendous amount of patience. No prizes for guessing. It does take time. A student may find that he/she is putting a great deal of pressure in trying to tap the hidden ...
Views: 817 - Relating to Physics the Vibrant Way - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriIt is enough to look at the universe and wonder at its marvellous structure. The world of ideas is built on this wonder and Physics is one such gift human thought has to offer. If it takes eight minutes for light to reach the earth why does it take more time for us to travel to places in our ...
Views: 984 - The Fading Role of Rote - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriFear of forgetting, common among learners, curbs the ability to gain knowledge. Although memory is a priceless aspect of one’s faculty its nature is seldom understood. With evolution of mind and technology the understanding of memory is getting more and more penetrative as a deliberate attempt ...
Views: 985 - Calculating the Way Forward - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriAfter a tiring day the thought process is not as agile as you would like it to be. What do you do if you have important home work to do? This is where you need to plan your day as the correct assessment of your intellectual and physical energy levels will help you allocate time for specific ...
Views: 1034 - Achieve New Learning Experiences through Assignments - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriStudents are not victims of learning but active participators. The whole idea behind giving students assignments in Physics is for them to look beyond their learning material. Online tutoring applies progressive methods to ensure that you complete your assignments with new learning ...
Views: 1070 - Learning as an Incentive ‘in itself’ - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriThe method of rewarding and deterring is usually applied to control the behaviour of the class. When it comes to learning it is of remote relevance. Learning by competition has disadvantages that are usually felt after the intellect develops beyond a point of instructive obedience. Instructive ...
Views: 1215 - Scrutinizing Atomic Structure Online - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriWhen asked what is an atom you do not immediately have to say that it is a basic unit of matter which consists of a nucleus at the center. Try to understand what an atom is in your own words. Take help in picturing it because atoms cannot be seen by the naked eye. How do you understand something ...
Views: 1022 - Overcoming the Troubles of Selective Learning - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriA learning gap is the existing gap between the identified knowledge and skills of learners and the knowledge or skills that they will need to complete the learning curve. It is evident that many students get through exams with qualifying grades just to be able to move to the next level or class. ...
Views: 967 - Imparting Basics of Chemistry Online - by Submitted on May 06, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriThere is a preconceived notion that although online media has changed approaches to learning making it convenient for students and tutors, not all subjects can be taught effectively online. The belief is that you do need at some point a physical intervention of a teacher. It seems plausible that ...
Views: 1010 - Salient Features of Teaching Geometry - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriGeometry can be taught in an informal manner. The formal method of teaching geometry tends to limit the ability to reason out spatially. According to the Van Hiele method there are five levels of understanding that culminate in geometric thinking. It would be as well to begin by defining ...
Views: 1013 - Salient Features of Teaching Geometry - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriGeometry can be taught in an informal manner. The formal method of teaching geometry tends to limit the ability to reason out spatially. According to the Van Hiele method there are five levels of understanding that culminate in geometric thinking. It would be as well to begin by defining ...
Views: 1154 - The Benefits of Interactive Whiteboards - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriAn interactive whiteboard is a display that is connected to a computer and projector. The users use a stylus or pen to control the computer. The first interactive whiteboard was released in 1991. It is only in the last few years that the interactive whiteboard has been found to be of use in K-12 ...
Views: 957 - The Pros and Cons of Assessment Testing - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriTests have been a standard way of measuring a student’s knowledge, aptitude and skill in a given subject. There are many classifications and parameters involved in measuring knowledge. It has been understood for long that tests and exams are time proven parameters for judging whether a student ...
Views: 1096 - How to Unlearn and Relearn Effectively - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriLearning is associated with the ability to register concepts or information in memory. Although this is not a definition of learning it is the only means of monitoring what we have learnt. Even application depends on memory. But this does not mean that memorizing information indicates that we ...
Views: 1919 - Tricks to Solving Problems in Chemistry - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriA subject is difficult if we do not understand its features and its raison d’être. Learning is hard when you do not understand why you need to study the subject. One of the reasons for the biggest obstacle in learning is that we fear the unknown. For instance Chemistry when taught is looked upon ...
Views: 3183 - Expanding Young Minds with Physics - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriThe purpose of the study of Science is to accurately explain how the universe functions. Physics is a branch of Science that studies matter and motion by unravelling the nature of energy. It is incredible to think how the earth is suited to life. We tend to claim that earth has oxygen, carbon ...
Views: 1363 - Stepping Stones to Academic Success - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriWe fear results more than anything else in school. Right from the beginning we have been taught to do well in studies but what does it mean to do well? Should we be so worried about results of exams or should we give more importance to learning? If we are really interested in learning then we ...
Views: 1170 - Tutoring Complex Subjects - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriThe idea of a simple subject or a complex subject has its roots in the method of teaching employed by the teachers. Why are some subjects simple and some difficult? If someone asks a student what his/her favorite subject is he/she usually has an answer. It could be English or Geography or ...
Views: 1196 - A Game of Chess and a Game of Maths - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriAssociating education with fun is advantageous. Students in the earlier years of schooling like to catapult their imagination in whatever they do. An activity is enriching to them if they get a chance to project what they would like to express. They would also like to be motivated to do so and ...
Views: 1195 - Personalized Attention for Academic Success - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriSuccess in high school is perceived to affect college education and employment prospects in the future. Although this view tends to get many students geared towards taking their schooling seriously it does not work for a few. Fear is anathema to learning. But new concepts have their roots in ...
Views: 1016 - Advantage Algebra - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriAlgebra is the study of structures, relations and quantities of mathematical operations. At a basic level students are taught addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. In themselves they do not complete the Mathematical cycle. For instance determining roots of numbers is more complex ...
Views: 1061 - The Benefits of Interactive Lessons Online - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriEducation is facing a revolution thanks to technology adoption. Before laptops, tablets and I-pods, teaching was an activity confined to academic halls and homes. There was an age criteria for learning before, which is being rattled as andragogy is increasingly enjoying attention with the ...
Views: 1643 - Solving Learning Equations - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Ajay SeshadriLearning is often defined as an observable change in one’s behaviour. This change is enough to show that learning has taken place. But isn’t there an equation involved in that change itself? For instance a teacher who solves equations with ease may suddenly discover that there are different ways ...
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