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3 Facts About Competency-Based Learning

by Grace Dickins

What is competency-based learning? It's a style of learning used to learn and teach concrete ideas, rather than abstract ideas. Often the learners will work on one competency, or aspect of learning, at a time, instead of learning a concept in whole right away. They break learning up into smaller chu...

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How to Give Constructive Criticism

by Christine Chadwick

The art of constructive criticism is to provide a critique to help the other person improve, without making them feel attacked. There are several things you need to take into consideration when providing critical feedback, such as the time and place. You should focus on the situation and actionable ...

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4 Ways to Educate Yourself Every Day

by Christine Chadwick

Education is a broad term; it can happen anytime, anywhere. It can be as structured or unstructured as you'd like it to be. It can happen in your own back yard, a classroom, or across the world! Here are a few easy things you can do to make sure you get a regular fix in stimulating your brain:

1. G...

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3 Memorisation Techniques for Studying 

by Christine Chadwick

Any level of education will involve some memorisation of facts, figures and methods in preparation for advancement or exams. Getting those data points to "stick" can be tricky, but it's certainly not impossible: you'll just need a little help. Try these three shortcuts to get more out of your study ...

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What Type of Learner Am I?

by Christine Chadwick

Every person has a unique way of approaching tasks and challenges, so it should be no surprise that teaching experts have identified a number of different learning styles. Grouping students into divisions that encompass common learning styles help both student and teacher achieve success at school a...

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