Al Waha International School Jeddah - Parents and Teachers

15/11/2016

The drive to perfection has made children risk averse for fear of failure. Parents and teachers can work together to give kids more autonomy and opportunities for agency.

08/12/2015

There are many reasons why people procrastinate, but understanding those reasons can help individuals accomplish more in school, work and life.

07/12/2015

In conversation with Patt Morrison, L.A. Times columnist & radio host, KPCC, 89.3 FM Imagine a world where kids got gold stars for grit and curiosity. Paul…

06/12/2015

The ability to design classes as games has opened up options to teachers interested in framing learning as a quest.

21/10/2015

Impacts of Bilingualism on Cognitive Consequences ...!

What we’re learning about the lasting cognitive effects of speaking two languages.

14/09/2015

New research shows strong links between happiness, motivation and grades. What makes all the difference seems to be how satisfied students are with the school culture and their relationships with teachers and other students.

An intriguing study notes a correlation between a student’s level of happiness and GPA.

28/07/2015

Even the gifted need these three things to succeed.

18/05/2015

Knowing what gets in the way of accomplishing goals can be more powerful than all the positive thinking in the world.

25/04/2015

It's still early days in research around games and learning, but a few significant studies show important trends.

20/04/2015

In Japanese classrooms, teachers consciously design tasks that are slightly beyond the capabilities of the students they teach, so the students can actually experience struggling with something just outside their reach.

09/04/2015

Education has focused on the basic “3Rs” of reading, writing & arithmetic, but as technological innovation changes educators must re-evaluate their skills.

02/03/2015

Which classes are your kids studying in?