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Nartey Ephraim

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The Why Behind Learning Behaviour

Motivation lies at the centre of all learning behaviour. It determines not only whether learners engage with material but also how deeply they process and retain it. Motivation theories help explain the underlying cognitive and emotional processes that drive learning. These frameworks help exploreternal beliefs, values, and emotional responses influence

From Confusion to Clarity: Understanding Threshold Concepts

From Confusion to Clarity: Understanding Threshold Concepts

In many learning situations, there are moments when a student’s understanding shifts in a significant way. A topic that a few minutes ago looked confusing suddenly makes sense, and from that point forward, the student sees the subject differently. A threshold concept represents this transformative point in learning. Consider

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Learning Networks in the classroom

In a classroom, a student shares an idea, another questions it, a teacher builds on it, and little by little, everybody understands the lesson a bit better. All these interactions help construct meaning through dialogue, interpretation, and shared experience. Each exchange is a connection in a larger web of learning

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10 Variation Techniques Every Educator Should Know

Variation Theory (which originates from phenomenographic research) suggests that our experience and understanding of a concept depend heavily on the features we attend to at a given moment. We can’t focus on everything, so our minds only pick up a limited subset of features.

Situated Semiotics in Education

Situated Semiotics in Education

We are driven to find meaning in the things around us because it gives us a sense of direction and purpose. Meaning, which emerges through context, interaction, and interpretation, is a personal experience, one that each learner must discover for themselves.

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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.