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1. Avoid having too many assessments as students may simply learn to pass tests, instead of retaining information.
2. Teachers should not be afraid to admit to students if they themselves had difficulty learning certain topics when they were students. They can then share how they overcame those challenges.
3. Be explicit about learning objectives.
4. Periodically check with students to see how they are perceiving what they are learning.
5. Engage students by relating information to be taught to real-world problems or experiences.
6. Explain the relevance of what is being taught so students know why they are learning and what they are learning.
7. Memorisation and rote-learning can be a stepping stone to successful learning if the student understands and applies what has been memorised.
8. Personally encourage students on their achievements.
9. Students should be encouraged to learn in groups. The skills they pick up will be relevant in the long run.
10. Teachers can compare their own learning experiences, what they enjoyed and what they didn?t, and derive tips from there to be applied in their lessons.
This article was first published in The New Paper.
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