King Herod’s Part in the Jewish Persecution King Herod, also known as Herod the Great, was a Roman-appointed king of Judaea from 37 to 4 BCE. He was of Arab origin, but practiced Judaism and considered himself a Jew. However, many Jews did not accept him as their legitimate ruler and opposed his policies. Herod […]

# Remedial Education: What Is It and Why Is It Important? Remedial education is a form of instruction that helps students who have fallen behind in their academic skills to catch up with their peers. Remedial education can be offered at any level of education, from elementary school to college, and can cover various subjects, […]

Reggio Emilia is an educational philosophy and pedagogy that focuses on the natural development of children in relationship-driven environments. It was founded by Loris Malaguzzi, a teacher who collaborated with parents and citizens in the Italian town of Reggio Emilia after the Second World War. The approach is based on the idea that children have […]

` Problem-Based Learning: An Effective Approach for Education Problem-based learning (PBL) is a pedagogical method that engages students in solving authentic and complex problems through collaborative inquiry and reflection. PBL aims to develop students’ critical thinking, creativity, communication, and self-directed learning skills, as well as their content knowledge and understanding of the real-world context. PBL […]

Play Based Learning: A Review of the Literature Play based learning is a pedagogical approach that emphasizes the role of play in children’s development and learning. Play based learning can be defined as “a context for learning through which children organize and make sense of their social worlds, as they engage actively with people, objects […]

Passive learning is a method of learning or instruction where students receive information from the instructor and internalize it, without receiving any feedback or engaging in any active participation. It is often associated with direct instruction and lecturing, which are teacher-centered approaches that contrast with student-centered methods such as active learning and the Socratic method. […]

Montessori Education: A Child-Centered Approach to Learning Montessori education is a type of educational method that involves children’s natural interests and activities rather than formal teaching methods. A Montessori classroom places an emphasis on hands-on learning and developing real-world skills. It also encourages independence, creativity, and social responsibility in students. Montessori education was founded by […]

Lifelong Learning: A Key to Success in the 21st Century Lifelong learning is the continuous and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge and skills throughout one’s life. It is not limited to formal education, but encompasses informal and experiential learning as well. Lifelong learning can enhance one’s personal and professional development, as well as contribute to social […]

Kinesthetic Learning Kinesthetic learning, also known as tactile learning, is a style of learning that involves physical movement and interaction with the environment. Kinesthetic learners prefer to learn by doing, rather than by listening or watching. They tend to have good motor skills, spatial awareness, and hand-eye coordination. Kinesthetic learners may benefit from activities such […]

Humanism in Education: A Philosophical Approach Humanism is a worldview that emphasizes the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively. Humanism rejects supernatural explanations and appeals to authority, and instead relies on reason, evidence, and compassion to guide human affairs. Humanism has influenced many fields of human endeavor, including education. Humanism in education […]

Independent Practice One of the most important skills for academic success is independent practice. Independent practice refers to the ability to study, research, and learn without direct supervision or guidance from others. Independent practice can help students develop self-regulation, metacognition, and motivation. It can also enhance their understanding of the course material and prepare them […]

Hidden Curriculum The hidden curriculum is the set of implicit norms, values, beliefs and expectations that shape the learning experiences of students in formal education. It is not part of the official curriculum, but rather emerges from the interactions between teachers, students, administrators and other stakeholders in the school environment. The hidden curriculum can have […]