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What is the difference between STM and LTM? What is the difference between STM and LTM? Short-term memory refers to the information processed by the individual in a short period of time. Long-term memory allows us to store information for long periods of time.  Working memory performs this processing. Short-term memory, for psychologists, means the … Read More “Short-term memory and Long-term memory” »

What is the difference between Dyscalculia and Dyspraxia? Dyscalculia As opposed to dyslexia and dysgraphia which are both language-based learning difficulties, dyscalculia has to do with processing numbers. Children with dyscalculia can have trouble performing simple arithmetic. They may not know how to approach a math problem. Sometimes the spatial aspect of balancing equations is … Read More “Dyscalculia and Dyspraxia” »

Dyslexia is a learning disability that impairs reading ability. Dysgraphia impacts handwriting and fine motor skills. Dyslexia Dyslexia is one of the most common learning difficulties – also known as learning disabilities. There are different types of dyslexia but the most common type is phonological dyslexia which affects the way people break words down into their … Read More “What is the difference between Dyslexia and Dysgraphia?” »

What is a learning difficulty? What are the 5 different learning difficulties? Learning difficulty is a type of Special Education Needs, which affects areas of learning, such as reading, writing, spelling, mathematics, etc. dyslexia. Dyslexia is one of the most common learning difficulties – also known as a learning disability What are the 5 different … Read More “What is a learning difficulty? What are the 5 different learning difficulties?” »

Stereotype    

Stereotypes are oversimplified perceptions of people based on their characteristics. They are believed to be harmful because they involve making premeditated judgments and biases about others. Common types of stereotypes include gender, race, sexual, social class, (dis)ability, age, nationality, political, and religious stereotypes. Types Of Stereotypes Gender Stereotypes: A gender stereotype is an oversimplified perception … Read More “What are the types of Stereotype- Examples” »

7 Ways to Promote Gender Equality in The Classroom Avoid separating male and female students Not only does separating students within the classroom inhibit male and female students from learning to socialize with each other, but it does not allow for the non-binary student to feel comfortable and seen. So, avoid things like ‘girls vs … Read More “Why Should Teachers Promote Gender Equality at School?” »

Most people are aware of the negative effects of stereotyping in our society, but in the classroom, the impact can be even more harmful. “Stereotype threat” is a phenomenon in which a student’s academic achievement is thwarted by their fear of confirming a negative stereotype about their social group. 4 Ways to Prevent Stereotyping in … Read More “What is a stereotype in the classroom?” »

  What alternative would you suggest for ___? What changes would you make to revise___? How would you generate a plan to ___? What could you invent___?  Create Create a haiku about a desert animal. Invent Invent a new board game about Industrial Revolution inventors. Compose Compose a new piece of music that includes chords … Read More “Creating Verbs and Question Stems” »