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13 Mar 2023 2 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Given that T1W10 is the Milestone Assessment for the Year 4s, I would have preferred to just focus on marking scripts and analysing results. If truth be told, I was a bit dismayed at having to be the emcee for Awards Day. But that was announced early...
4 Mar 2023 1 minute read 2 comments cryotosensei
One interesting thing about the educational system in Singapore is that it has a Student Learning Space, which allows students to learn online. In its recent update, it allows teachers to embed their Goggle Docs document into the online portal so tha...
21 Feb 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Previously, I posted about how I need to be more innovative when teaching my students who have dyslexia and ADHD. Seems that their comorbidity actually compels them to learn while on the move. So, I would do well if I don’t fight their desire to move...
11 Feb 2023 3 minute read 1 comment cryotosensei
Hi hi To optimise the effectiveness of the meeting later, I feel compelled to state how the English department has prepared our Year 4 students for their Industry Experential Programme (IEP) so that we can synergise and not duplicate our efforts. Alt...
1 Feb 2023 1 minute read 1 comment cryotosensei
It was the last two periods of school. However, I quickened my steps towards my classroom. I was excited to have my students make a request to their principal via Padlet. Using the PEEL approach, they had drafted their arguments on why NorthLight Sch...
31 Jan 2023 1 minute read 2 comments cryotosensei
I just had an epiphany the other day. I have always felt puzzled about why students don’t capitalise the first letter and put a full stop at the end of their sentences nowadays. I assume that they are negatively influenced by the prevalence of social...
29 Jan 2023 3 minute read 2 comments bengy
Unsplash You can find previous Brain Dumps here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, Part 11, Part 12, Part 13, Part 14, Part 15, Part 16, Part 17, Part 18, Part 19, Part 20, Part 21. Part 22, P...
19 Jan 2023 2 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
The Pygmalion effect is widely known among teachers. It exhorts us to set high expectations for our students because we are cognizant of the impact we have for them. If we set the bar high, our charges will rise to the occasion to meet the elevated s...
16 Jan 2023 1 minute read 0 comments shohana
Image Source: Pixabay We are living in a age where everything is sellable and buyable. Nothing is free in this world now and everything seems fair in finance. These days teaching is a great source of income for teachers and its look like very prof...
15 Jan 2023 2 minute read 2 comments cryotosensei
I am sure that even if you are not well versed with teaching as a career, you are aware that being a teacher comes with a crushing myriad of roles and responsibilities. By virtue of our jobs, we have to wear multiple hats and juggle numerous balls at...
