Mohan Dhall is the co-founder of the Australian Tutoring Association and author of several books, including Critical Thinking Skills and Mathematical Reasoning guides for the Selective School and Opportunity Class tests. Mohan, an expert in gifted education and critical thinking, has designed the series in a manner that builds the capacity for students to think critically as they progress through the series. He also writes books on Legal Studies, Business Studies, Ecommerce and Commerce and brings a wealth of experience within the Australian education industry.
Schools in the Greater Sydney region are halting face-to-face teaching amid the coronavirus outbreak. With the extension of lockdown into the school term, parents have the opportunity to closely be involved with, and celebrate, their child's schooling.
Let's look at how we can celebrate the next week or two.
One of the best aspects of students learning from home is that it makes school education visible. This is an opportunity to see how teachers and schools structure your child's learning experiences. This opportunity may help you to appreciate how your child learns best, what is age appropriate learning from a school perspective, and the patterns of communication between teachers and students.
How you embrace the change will role model to your child(ren) the resilience you seek
We are all spending more time at home these holidays! Here are some strategies to help encourage critical thinking skills in your child whilst also having some fun.