A Glimpse of the Inquiry-based Approach in Science Teaching Lesson planning The study of science leads us to discover the world and things around us. More than often, it is that spark of curiosity that leads us to find out the hows and whys of the things around us. There are several approaches to go about teaching and learning Science, but in in recent years, educators around the world, including the Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE), have advocated the inquiry-based learning approach, weeding out traditional rote learning methods. This move aims to arm our students with 21st-century competencies so as to thrive in a fast-changing world. Read more
3 classroom activities that can improve your students’ presentation skills Lesson planning In the previous instalment, we looked at 4 ways to help your students improve their presentation skills. In this instalment, we look at the activities that teachers can try out in class to work on students’ presentation skills – pronunciation, coherence, storytelling, and confidence. Read more
Closing in on Cloze Passage Tips The comprehension cloze section continues to baffle and frustrate many students. It is a test of not only the student's grammar and vocabulary but his comprehension skills as well. Here are 6 ways teachers can zoom in to contextual clues to help students get better at attempting the cloze passage section. Read more
Make Language Learning Fun Tips Learning languages can be a challenge at times. It involves not only memorisation but also application and understanding of the various concepts involved. Read more
Experiment & Learn (part 1) Practice Abstract concepts can be challenging to explain to students. Read more
4 ways to help improve your students’ presentation skills Classroom strategies A clear and distinct pronunciation of words is key to performing well in passage reading. Read more