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How to Develop Critical Thinking Skills in Primary and Secondary School Children

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  Critical thinking is a crucial skill for children to learn as they navigate through life. It helps them analyze and evaluate situations and developing this skill in primary and secondary school children lays a foundation for success in their academic and personal lives. By developing these skills it helps them navigate the world around them with a clear and analytical mind. It allows students to make informed decisions, evaluate information, and solve complex problems effectively. While critical thinking is often thought of as a skill developed in higher education, it is crucial to start fostering this skill in primary and secondary school children. Developing critical thinking skills is important for children, as it helps them to become more self-reliant and independent learners, and prepares them for success in life. Here are some pointers that parents and teachers can use to help develop critical thinking skills in primary and secondary school children. Encourage Curiosi...

The Pros and Cons of Online Exams for Students: A Comprehensive Review

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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many educational institutions to move towards online learning and testing. While online exams offer convenience and flexibility, they also come with their own set of advantages and disadvantages. In this blog post, we will provide a comprehensive review of the pros and cons of online exams for students. Pros of Online Exams Convenience and Flexibility One of the main advantages of online exams is that they offer students more flexibility and convenience than traditional exams. Students can take the exam from anywhere, as long as they have access to the internet. This allows them to take the exam at their own pace and schedule, which can reduce stress levels and improve their overall performance. Reduced Costs Online exams can also be more cost-effective than traditional exams. Educational institutions can save money on printing and distribution costs, as well as on exam invigilation and monitoring. This can lead to cost savings that can be passed on to ...

How to Encourage Early Literacy Skills in Kindergarten Toddlers?

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Literacy is the ability to engage with and form a relationship with language in order to understand ideas and thoughts and express them well. Literacy is the most essential primary step towards building a child's foundation in order to become a confident individual who can succeed academically, socially, and in his or her career. Children pick up and learn the language from the environment they grow up in without understanding the meanings and applications of the words until they are guided by an adult. But mere picking up of the language and the ability to speak and understand the basic phrases is not enough until the children are taught to form a relationship with the language and a connectivity between their thoughts and the language of expression. Kenalily School, formerly named Euroschool Ahmedabad , advises young parents to introduce their toddlers to language and encourage them to engage with it from an early age in order to make learning easier for them. Encouraging litera...