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Self-Regulated Learning

Some students do not need to be told before they take action. They plan their study time, manage distractions, and remain motivated even when tasks become challenging. Others, equally capable, struggle to stay focused, forgetting deadlines or losing steam midway through. The difference between these two groups often comes down

What is Flow Theory?

What is Flow Theory?

Have you ever been so absorbed in something that time seemed to vanish? Maybe you were working, playing a game, learning, or even giving a good lecture where everything was clicking, and for a while, the rest of the world disappeared

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Experiential Avoidance Learning

Experiential avoidance learning refers to the process through which individuals learn to avoid or escape internal experiences that feel unpleasant, such as uncomfortable thoughts, emotions, or physical sensations. It's that little voice that says, “Don’t think about it,” or the urge to distract yourself when something uncomfortable

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Teaching for Transformative Experiences

Kevin Pugh’s Transformative Experience Theory (TET) focuses on this aspect of learning, emphasising that transformative learning occurs when students don’t just learn a concept because they need it to pass their exams, but are able to change how they view the world through it.

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Understanding Distributed Learning

Distributed learning is an instructional model that organises teaching and learning activities across multiple settings, times, or platforms.

Transactional Distance in the Classroom

Transactional Distance in the Classroom

Transactional distance describes a psychological and communicative gap that may exist between the instructor and the student.

Ecological Theory of Perception

Ecological Theory of Perception

Perception entails how people notice and make sense of the world around them. It’s the way humans and animals use their senses (seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching) to become aware of things. James J. Gibson introduced the Ecological Theory of Perception in the mid-20th century, where he suggested

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Understanding Expectancy-Value Theory

We all have beliefs and personal values that affect the way we do things. Think about the last time you had to take on a task you weren’t sure about.

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Enactivism and Distributed Cognition

When people hear about cognition, it is often described as something that happens entirely in the brain. The traditional model treats the mind as a kind of computer: information goes in, gets processed, and produces an output.

Elaboration theory in the classroom

Charles Reigeluth’s Elaboration Theory offers a systematic framework, advocating a progression that begins with the simplest representation of a subject and gradually advances toward more complex forms.

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Understanding Cognitive Load Theory

Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) is a framework in educational psychology that explains how the limitations of working memory affect learning. It was developed by John Sweller in the 1980s and is widely used in instructional design

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The 3 Gogy - Pedagogy, Andragogy & Heutagogy

The term “gogy” comes from the Greek word agōgos, which means “to lead” or “to guide.” Interestingly, the suffix “-gogy” is less about what is being taught and more about how the process of teaching and learning is organised.

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A Closer Look at Self-Determination Theory

We have all experienced that moment when we are so absorbed in what we’re doing that the rest of the world fades away. This kind of engagement feels different from simply “following instructions” or “getting the job done.”

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Understanding Dyscalculia

Dyscalculia is a specific learning difficulty that affects an individual’s ability to understand and work with numbers. It is often described as the mathematical equivalent of dyslexia, but this comparison only goes so far.

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Holistic Education: A Broader Perspective on Learning

Holistic education is a response to a growing recognition that learning involves more than just academic achievement. Holistic education aims to consider the full development of a learner: intellectual, emotional, social, physical, creative, and even ethical dimensions.

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Understanding Transformative Learning Theory

Transformative Learning Theory, developed by Jack Mezirow in the late 1970s, focuses on how individuals change their perspectives through reflection. It emphasises on cognitive restructuring which involve both gaining new information and a reassessment of previously held knowledge.

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What is Situated Learning Theory?

Originally developed by Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger in the early 1990s, the theory proposes that learning occurs through participation in meaningful social practices within a given environment.

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School Self-Evaluation: SSE Materialisation and Development

School self-evaluation (SSE) involves schools looking inward to assess the quality and effectiveness of their practices across various areas: teaching, learning, leadership, student wellbeing, and overall school climate.

Data-Driven Decision Making in Effective School Leadership

Data-Driven Decision Making in Effective School Leadership

Data-driven decision making involves collecting, analysing, and using data to guide school improvement efforts. This means strengthening professional judgment by grounding it in evidence.

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The Value of Interdisciplinary Studies

Interdisciplinary study is the practice of integrating knowledge, methods, and perspectives from multiple academic disciplines to address complex questions, problems, or themes. It involves synthesising ideas from various sources to form a more comprehensive understanding of an issue.

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Student Leadership and Campus Culture

As much as students are in school to learn, grow, and be guided, they make up the majority of the school population. Their daily experiences, interactions, and observations shape the very heartbeat of school life.

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What Is Adaptive Learning?

Learning, as we know, is most effective when it happens in what’s known as the zone of proximal development, that space where a learner is challenged just enough to grow but not so much that they become overwhelmed.

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Effective Peer Learning

Peer learning, in its simplest form, involves students learning from and with each other. The idea is that when students engage in collaborative activities, they develop a deeper understanding through interaction as they share knowledge and exchange ideas.

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Preventing Academic Burnout Among School Students

Academic burnout is a sustained response to prolonged academic pressure. For many school students, this pressure builds slowly. Over time, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, a drop in motivation, and a sense of detachment from schoolwork.

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4 Value Added Models

Value-Added Models (VAMs) are statistical tools designed to measure the impact of educators, schools, or programs on student learning outcomes.