Developing and sustaining students’ motivation in a language class

A lot of people around the world have begun to develop interests in learning a second language. This is not unconnected to the fast and innovative development in science and technology as well as in communication, transportation, migration, internet and computer sensitisation. By learning a second – or even third – language, people can not … Continue reading Developing and sustaining students’ motivation in a language class →

What teachers need to know about their students’ learning styles

Learning style varies from student to student. Every student acts differently in acquiring, absorbing and retaining information. Some may understand the verbal instructions while others may need video demonstration as well. In short, every student is different. It is very important for teachers to understand the difference between their students' learning styles so that they … Continue reading What teachers need to know about their students’ learning styles →

The basics of Piaget’s four stages of cognitive development

A greater percentage of teacher’s activities in the class depend on the cognitive abilities of the students. In other words, teacher devotes most of his time towards ensuring that the students have mentally understood the new information passed to them. To understand and enhance this student-teacher relationship, Jean Piaget, a child psychologist, has described four … Continue reading The basics of Piaget’s four stages of cognitive development →