Ten things polyglots do differently

Watch this video about the ways in which polyglots learn different languages. It's rather long, but really worth every minute! I'll definitely give her tips a try. 

Kids don't learn from people they don't like

In this powerfully motivational TedTalk, educator Rita F. Pierson explains the importance of human relationships in the classroom. In it, she asks herself how a teacher can raise students' self-esteem and their academic achievements at the same time. She tells a funny anecdote of how her particular feedback style helped her students believe in themselves and be willing to make progress. 

Empathy VS sympathy

Yesterday during our lesson we talked about how important empathy is in all aspects of life, including the classroom. I wanted to share this short video with you all because it makes the difference between empathy and sympathy quite clear.
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"I don't even know what to say right now but I'm glad you told me" so I can sit next to you for as long as you need me 💜

What to say?

 Ways to connect beyond language and to empathize with children as they grow up.

The Benefits of a Bilingual Brain

Compound, Coordinate or Subordinate bilingual?

What are we teaching?

We don't want this effect in our students!!!
We'd rather reflect on this ... 

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As teachers, we should be attentive to possible dyslexia warning signs, in order to help students have a much better and easier learning experience. Read the article in the following link to find out more about this increasingly relevant issue. 

https://www.nessy.com/us/educators/dyslexia-classroom-10-indicators/

Positive mindset when teaching and learning.- by David Perkins

Are we influenced by what culture expects from us?  

Is our culture reinforcing positive or negative mindsets?

Teacher Roles - Innovative Teaching

Are you a Knowmad?

Thinking about us & our students...are we ready for the challenge? 

It starts now!