Can learning be fun? Yes, always!

A presentation by

Greenwood High International School

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Introduction• Keeping kids under control is a hard task and it is even harder when

you want to make them sit in a place and teach. You will find some drawing, some in their own zone, while the rest can’t stop the constant chatter. What do you do in situations where the kids test you skills to grab their attention? • While keeping kids’ attention is a lot simpler task provided we bear in

mind a few a pointers, the teachers or the one who is teaching the kids must carve out creative ways in order to grab kids’ attention. The best international schools look out for creative ways in order keep their students entertained and learnt at the same time.

The monotonous process• The same lessons are repeated year after year, the monotony kicks in

leaving the students to remain distracted in their own zones. The reason for this is because they have worked in the past, without giving much thought to students’ current interest levels. Even the strongest course curriculum needs variety into the set-up to entertain kids in the learning process.

Balancing knowledge between student and teacher

• The best international schools in Bangalore look to balance the knowledge between the teachers and students. While it is imperative for the students to know the learning strategies, the teachers ensure the alignment is apt. It works on a give and take policy. when this policy remains with the both, learning can be fun.

Getting out of the routine

• Kids hate routine! The mundane class of 40-45 minutes, the regular routine works can tip off the students. Offering choices for them to take their own time through educational apps or games can be one of the fun ways to make them learn while retaining the fun aspect.

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Making learning a game!• As silly as it may sound, turning a Math topic into a game like Sudoku

can be fun for the kids. With more games hitting the internet, the best international schools in Bangalore can capitalize on the available resources in order to stay afloat with kids’ attention span. Turning review activities or rote memorization DRILLS into games doesn’t require a lot of prep time or expense. There is nothing wrong with purchasing pre-made games once in a while, but many of the most popular, effective games are the simplest. For example, turn learning musical symbols and terminology into a memory game or Chinese Whispers.

Breaking down the lessons• While it may not seem unreasonable to expect a six-year-old to sit

through a half-hour lesson, this is a very long period of structured time for most six year olds. Consider how you can break down lessons to keep kids engaged and make learning fun. Even a thirty-second break every six minutes to do a round of jumping jacks or get a drink of water can make a big difference. Or even a laughing session will help the kids relax in their surroundings.

Making learning really interesting• The best international schools constantly delve on the fact to make

learning interesting for kids. Instead of simply telling students that there is a practical purpose for the lesson at hand, giving them concrete examples will enable them to learn better. • As a student, don’t ever be afraid to question a teacher about the

practicality of a particular lesson. This is the chance given by most of the best international schools to their kids in order to enable optimum learning. It also takes quite a lot of research from the teachers’ stand point.

Understanding the interest level of students• Pay attention to students’ interests. This helps the students

understand that you care and listen to them while they talk about what they like and dislike which will allow you to incorporate your lesson structure in a much fruitful way. • Take the time to ask your students about their hobbies and interests.

This is what the best international schools do to keep their kids engaged in their learning process.

Being active at learning something new• Keep the kids active, hungry to learn, and interesting enough to

make them want to come back again and again. That’s the hallmark of the best teacher, a rare species found in the nest of the best international schools in Bangalore.

Learning is Fun at Greenwood High International SchoolTo get more details, Contact Us.

Postal Address (Main School):No.8-14, Chikkawadayarapura, Near Heggondahalli, Gunjur Post, Varthur Sarjapur Road, Bangalore-560087

Phone : +91 80 22010500 | +91 80 27822888Fax : +91 80 27822200

E-Mail : contactschool@greenwoodhigh.edu.in

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