“It’s Science lesson now? OK!!!” My student’s face always lights up when it is time for Science. He will always quickly pack away his English books and get ready. We revised on Food Chain/Food Web and my son’s flashcards came in real handy! Simple concept on food chain. My student enjoyed the process of sifting… Continue reading Interactions(Food Chain/Food Web)
Month: March 2017
Content Contributor
I am grateful to Learn Super Mart for the opportunity to let me write a Science series (How To Nail Challenging Science Questions That Many Students Fumble On) for them last year, 2016. I was, of course, elated that my series “nailed’ their top 16 Learning Resources in 2016. From their portal excerpt: “The series… Continue reading Content Contributor
My Other Projects (Sidelines)
Besides my teaching commitment, I took up a supporting role that allows me to work form home. Sounds interesting and it is educational related. I will share more over here. Check out this website: http://pslenews.com/ It is a very useful portal for PSLE parents! Another project I am involved in is in the preschool field.… Continue reading My Other Projects (Sidelines)
Feeling Unappreciated
Shared this in a tutor support group. ‘Just to rant a little. It’s a bit sad. Parents tend to find current school teachers and not ex moe school teachers to tutor their children, unless by word of mouth. In terms of experience and knowledge, I’m sure ex moe teaches like me, won’t lose out to… Continue reading Feeling Unappreciated
Parents’ Appreciation
A reason why I am out of school setting is that I enjoy the personal contact and communication with parents. I have the time to communicate with my students and their parents. I am reluctant to have this category, actually, but their appreciation for me outweighs my resistance. It was a pity I did not… Continue reading Parents’ Appreciation
Mind Mapping
I love mind mapping. They give you a summary of events happening and is an effective tool for learning. In this lesson, I challenged my students to recall what he has read from a text and put it together by mapping out. They did it!