“Don’t leave anything but your footsteps!” I saw this quotation on signposts along the footpath that leads to a famous waterfall in Malaysia. As I pondered upon the words of this line, I couldn’t help but be influenced by its implication…

We become teachers out of convictions in our heart . But many of us lose heart as time goes by. If we take heart , and work together, we can give heart to our students and our world — which is what good teachers do. Parker J….

Usually, teachers react to situations and classroom difficulties. Since reactivity leads to impulsiveness (lack of opportunity to reflect about things), it doesn’t yield constructive outcomes. It’s important that teachers prepare,…

Teachers often struggle with de-motivated students. They literally pull their hair to figure out ways to help this kind of students and have them succeed in the classroom. However, motivation is such an abstract thing that it is hard to…

“We find that people’s beliefs about their efficacy affects the sorts of choices they make in very significant ways. In particular, it affects their levels of motivation and perseverance in the face of obstacles. Most success requires…

Have you ever wondered why children love playing? Play is an important part of children’s lives. Without it, we cannot imagine childhood. Adults like to play too. However, as we grow, we have other things to worry about and do not get the…

“A great teacher is one who realizes that he himself is also a student and whose goal is not to dictate the answers, but to stimulate his students creativity enough so that they go out and find the answers themselves.” -Herbie-Hancock- How…

I find courage and motivation to become a caring teacher from the testimonies and experiences of students (like Shimona!). These students directly influence my approach to teaching. If they testify to the fact that having fun while…