5 Tips for Creating a More Inclusive Classroom Environment –
Singapore stands as a beacon of multicultural harmony in the heart of Southeast Asia, a diverse tapestry of cultures, ethnicities, and religions woven together over centuries.
The multicultural backdrop of the nation, in turn, sets the stage for an engaging, diverse, and inclusive educational environment that prepares students adequately for life in a highly globalized world. It’s imperative to reflect Singapore’s diversity within the country’s classrooms by making inclusive teaching and learning a major priority.
Educators play a critical role in creating such a setting. They’re not just purveyors of knowledge, but also the architects of a learning environment that…
Doug Cuthand: Indigenous education means more than graduation rates
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Formal education is important and should not be taken lightly, but traditional education holds the key to our survival as Indigenous people.
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Doug Cuthand • Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Published July 08, 2023 • Last updated 3 days ago • 3 minute read
Doug Cuthand is the Indigenous affairs columnist for the Saskatoon StarPhoenix and the Regina Leader-Post. Photo by Liam Richards /The StarPhoenix
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In her annual report, Tara Clemett, the provincial auditor, expressed her concern that the graduation rate for Indigenous students was below 50 per cent. We have been on…
Broader Definition of Learning Could Help Stimulate Interdisciplinary Research
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Simple Flashcard Games to Foster an Engaging and Engaged Classroom
Flashcard games are a brilliant way to throw in some beneficial visual learning and engage students in the ESL classroom. Although many of us associate flashcards with burning the midnight oil, these games are far from boring.
ESL students are mostly appointed routine, unimodal assignments that might not present immersive experiences. Thankfully, flashcards are versatile with remarkable potential for diverse and creative classroom games.
Coming up with new flashcard games may not be a breeze, but we’re here to show you how! Teachers can also adapt or modify these games to accommodate different learning goals and proficiency levels. So if…