Education is not a singular verb. It has many layers and cannot be carried out in isolation. It is not possible to simply look at the input/output exchange of teaching as a way of measuring its success, we must look at the whole child. It is this holistic view that begins in early childhood, since … Read more
The United States of America is home to around 335 million people and according to the United States Census Bureau, approximately 22% of those speak a language other than English at home. There is no doubt that being raised in a bilingual home benefits the child. Kapa and Colombo, 2013, as referred to by Michigan … Read more
Serious play-sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? The truth is, when it comes to children, we may not think about the importance of play because it seems intrinsic within the life of a child. As adults, we tend to lose sight of maintaining the space for play as our children grow. We forget that what … Read more
What is the purpose of children’s education? Is it simply to learn how to read, write and learn algebraic formulas? Or are we beyond the 19th Century notion of 3 Rs of Reading, ‘Riting and ‘Rithmetic? It has been suggested that a more modern approach to these 3 Rs are now Responsiveness, Resilience and Relationships … Read more
“Children love stories. Stories are magic, they can create other worlds, emotions, ideas and make the everyday seem incredible. They can teach us empathy and take us on terrific journeys. They can make us laugh, cry, jump with fright and then comfort us with a happy ending.” Carys Shannon Storytelling is an art. It is … Read more
As a teacher, how do you know if your students are on track or whether you need to adjust your teaching methods to support the needs of your students? Educators need up-to-date information on their learners’ progress, which is why KneoWorld has designed its program of learning to make this available. Each unit has been … Read more
Part of KneoWorld’s vision is to provide an educational platform that enables access for all. It is important that children do not fall through the cracks resulting in missed opportunities. They emphasize how equity in education is of paramount importance and that part of setting up for success is listening to the needs of both … Read more
Over previous articles we have explored a lot of the key concepts that make up the theory behind KneoWorld’s education program. In this blog, we take a look at a typical lesson and how it supports children’s learning and development. A Scaffolding Approach Each unit of work is based upon the ‘Gradual Release of Responsibility … Read more
Weekends are a great time to unwind and relax, well, as much as you can when the children are still running around on their festive high! As the celebrations fade and the gifts are sitting at the bottom of the toy box (already), getting the children up and about doing something a little more productive … Read more
Having a “growth mindset” is a key element of KneoWorld’s pedagogy and one that underpins their programs. It explores the notion that in order to develop and grow, one needs to feel positive and confident. There is a clear connection between learning outcomes and emotional wellbeing. But is this something that comes naturally, or is … Read more
