In the coming weeks here at Yorktown Education, you’re likely to hear the word “innovation” quite a few times in terms of our Innovation Expo. Each year, we challenge the students to innovate to solve a problem. Some of the greatest ideas and solutions to problems have come from children, but often, those ideas are […]
Long before children start to school, parents are given the opportunity to stimulate the love of learning. Children possess a natural curiosity for learning, hungry to know more and understand the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of things. However, it takes time and a concerted effort. These kids are fortunate to have been given an early introduction […]
One of the words that we are promoting this year at Yorktown Education is “Collaboration”. Why choose collaboration for a word to promote this school year? Collaboration is a lifelong task that just does not go away. You have likely heard the groans of a teenager being told, “this is a group project, and I […]
Where exactly is the ‘funny bone’ and what part of our brain does it control? Of course, there is no physiological funny bone, and yet the reference to it reminds us of the fun and good humor of childhood playtime. Yet, research shows that humor cannot be dismissed when associated with how it affects learning. […]
The people who build the classroom culture are the students. Whether technology is part of the environment or not, the students play the leading role in shaping their own learning experiences. That’s why social and emotional skills are so vital from the earliest days of education. By ensuring these skills are in place, students have […]
Mentoring is not a new concept. In fact, its origin goes back hundreds of years. But its value has taken on new impetus in both education and the workplace over the last few decades. A mentor is generally thought of as a person who takes special interest in guiding another person in developing particular skills […]
Learning to effectively speak and communicate is one of the most fundamental things children need to master. From an early age children want to be heard, doing what they must to get noticed and have a voice. At Yorktown, we are student centered and encourage the kids to have a voice, helping them to refine […]
Once upon a time in the not too distant past, teachers were almost solely responsible for the dissemination of information to their classes. Fast forward to the classroom of 2017 and we see the impact of innovation in a more student-centric learning environment. Innovative methods give educators a broader canvas for teaching and empower students […]
Have you ever wondered why sitting at a desk in the classroom is still considered the accepted norm? Who said that sitting rigidly upright at your desk is even the best posture for learning? No wonder kids wiggle so much. It’s very uncomfortable, especially when they’re expected to sit still, listen, focus and learn. Wouldn’t […]
Do students learn the value of collaboration in traditional classrooms? Do they leave the class taking with them more than just a mark? Have they learned the value of one another? Have they learned how to effectively collaborate? Sadly, the answer is probably not. What is it that makes the difference in a learning environment […]