Understanding parentification and its undeniable impact on learning
In many classrooms, there is a learner who…
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Sidelined in peace, summoned in crisis: The paradox of deputy principals in schools
In many schools, the relationship between a principal…
How illusions of love lead to miscommunication in relationships
At 24, I knew exactly the kind of…
Classroom management: Why 21st century teachers must shift from rules to relationships
For decades, classroom management has largely been defined…
Why students must combine academic and professional qualifications
There are two sad episodes about two colleges…
When a small loan becomes a big trap: A warning to teachers
Across the country, more teachers are quietly turning…
Parents should offer support rather than harassing school heads over poor exam results
Every year when national examination results are released,…
How teachers can carefully address student indiscipline in an era of human rights
Correction of learners in the school setting is…
How to bounce back to school after holidays: A guide for students
Holidays play an important role in the education…
Why every CBE teacher must master key inquiry questions
I commence my 51st treatise on CBE by…
How teachers can improve the classroom culture by shifting attention
Classroom culture is often framed in terms of…
Classroom Difficulties: Understanding different learning disorders
Understanding different learning difficulties is essential for any…
What TVETs can learn from Kiharu Technical College about leveraging social media, content creators to boost visibility
In an age where attention is currency and…
Why Kenyan schools should use Lucille Clifton’s poem as a meditation tool for learners
Lucille Clifton’s poem, “won’t you celebrate with me”, stands…
How parents ruin their children’s future through imposed university career choices
As universities increasingly embrace learner-centred education by allowing…
Teachers can only open the door; students must get in by themselves
The enduring Chinese proverb, “Teachers can open the door,…
Classroom On the Edge: Why schools need technology – and why they don’t
The modern classroom sits at a crossroads. On…
Why learners who draw what they learn often remember it better than those who read or copy notes
For decades, drawing in schools has been quietly…
Why TSC’s decision to include teaching of Chinese language in schools is laudable move
The news released by the Teachers Service Commission…
Why starting school too early fails the child and not the education system
Across many education systems, there is a quiet…
