a daylight dream

I do wonder, astoundingly intently, if it is possible to show children all things before teaching them. More ideally said, instead of teaching them. There is a certain magic that comes with enticing the senses in a classroom— where knowledge is grasped through the body first and foremost before it is conceptually assimilated. I can clearly see that when the body is utilised wholly, it can function optimally, integrating the emotions needed to perceive and therefore abstractly uncover patterns. I have seen for myself what happens when children experience concepts through memorable encounters that captivate their inner world. There is a byproduct of fascination so tangible, that it causes a wonderful and effortless performance and demonstration of knowledge. Perhaps it is quite easy in English, for there is much to experience in a language, which is basically a lens through which we understand the world. My question is: is it possible for primary education to maximise the integration of

Hello everyone and welcome back to a new Limitless Learning post! So, September is here and it looks like most of you are on the verge of starting a new academic year, whether you're in university or at school. But, I assure you, this academic year is not going to be like any other academic year.. it will be special, meaningful and shining with success and achievement. Because of that, I am here to give you some tips to make sure you start your academic year in the best way possible to ensure success and most importantly, joy. Here are 6 tips you can start implementing to kick start the new academic year in the best way! 1. Set Goals! The best way to start your academic year is to set goals that you'd like to achieve for the year, at least for the first term or semester. I'm not talking about normal goals but holistic ones which encompass your whole school experience. What grades do you want to achieve in your tests and quizzes? How do you want to study? What

As I've promised, here is part II for the Infinite Learning  post series. You can read the first part here . Before we start,  I want to thank you all for your massive support for the first part. I truly appreciate your feedback. Let us briefly recap what we discussed last time. So, there were 4 steps which were: 1. Change your mindset towards the process of learning and perceive it differently. 2. Visualise and imagine what you are learning to engage more senses to make what you are learning more experential and personal. 3. Use emotions like excitement, mystery and the thrill accompanied by challenges to retain more of what you learn. 4. Be inquisitive and use the art of curiosity to think beyond and add depth to what you are learning. Here are another 3 steps to transform your learning experience! I am very excited for you to be reading this. Now, let's get started! 5. Lead Your Time I said  "lead"  your time, not  "manage"  

When I suggested to write a post on how to make your learning experience more effective, I was surprised to see that 100% of you who participated in the poll voted for a YES! I am very honoured to be writing this down, collecting my experience, learnings and beliefs into a structured elaboration. Let's get started. You might have heard about the word learning, but mostly education is what is linked to it if you're a standard school student. But, we need to make a distinction. Successful education cannot truly occur without learning; because education is merely the process that happens through institutions like schools and universities. But, learning is a personal experience that strengthens and expands what is being educated and takes it to the outside world. The world has now changed, and is demanding more than ever that learning takes place every single day, not just in school. The world's system demands more than ever that you become a life-lon

I love what this picture signifies: human beings and the colours of their humanness defining our society. Are we ignorant or deliberately contributing to leaving our imprints so steadily and consciously? One of the disciplines I’m profoundly passionate about is sociology. I studied it at school in eleventh grade and I remember being particularly indulged in learning all about it. I used to write papers and papers discussing sociological phenomena, analysing concepts and assessing their validity. Taking that course at school opened up so many doors of ideas and it did enlighten me to understand society on a deeper level, and with it, humanity. Two weeks ago, I decided I should continue my studies in sociology by self-learning it, alongside an Innovation Management course I highly recommend on Coursera. So, I looked up the A Level syllabus and reviewed the key points I was supposed to search more about. I don’t have the textbook and it’s only available as a preview on the I

It’s crucial to know, learn and read. Yet it’s sad that knowledge is now measured by the degrees and certificates we possess. I question the global political authorities’ methods of quantifying the learning process, tearing apart the essence of how individualised it must be. Some of us are blessed by the educational systems but, many experience grave injustice when their potentials are hindered. I believe that the educational system is a blessing for many, for not all of us are able to take lead of our own learning process. However, we are being socialised to think that schools and universities are offering all what is there in the disciplines being taught, which is firmly untrue. So much lies beyond textbooks and curricula; many opinions, arguments and contradictions. We are supposed to be aware of that. All I want to reveal here is that, one should never stop chasing knowledge. We don’t have to classify ourselves from a young age by saying we aren’t good at a

Oh so the final season is creeping up on us, isn't it? It doesn't have to be a lame season, to be honest, whoever you are; whether you're a hard worker, a successful procrastinator or a just-pass student. I think the reason we fret and stress is that we never organise our time PLUS never put genuine effort into what we do. So here are some tips to help you prepare and hopefully do your best in your final examinations.