Somewhere towards the end of February in 2020, when COVID outbreak finally started to strike fear in the minds of people globally, the world switched to virtual mode of living i.e. staying indoors and not stepping outside unless necessary. This led to the birth of online education to ensure continuity in education. Now, the question which stands before us is - can online classes for kids replace traditional learning which used to happen at schools and learning centres? The answer is yes. There may be several doubts revolving around the efficacy of online learning, but it is worth it if you give it a shot.   And to help you make up your mind, we are sharing some of the major online learning advantages:   ●      Ensures safety amidst pandemic: The first and foremost advantage is that online learning allows your kids to continue their education from the safety of their own homes. No going out means higher safety from the virus. All your kids need to ...

  What makes Kumon the right choice for all ages and learning abilities? Before we talk about the answer, we would want you to know how Kumon learning programme works. Below is a step by step guide to the entire process. ●         Parents visit the Kumon education centre with their kids. The kid is then given a Diagnostic Test. This test has multiple questions which the child has to solve. The Diagnostic test helps Kumon instructors evaluate the kid’s present learning abilities and his/her present learning needs, enabling them to design a study plan that’s best suited to the child. ●         The Diagnostic test helps evaluate the child’s learning abilities based on multiple factors which include the number of correct answers they got, and the time taken, whether they used the correct method to do the questions; and the reasons for any mistakes they made. Now, irrespective of the child’s age, the Kumon instr...

  The American philosopher and educational expert John Dewey expounded a hand down “learning by doing” theory which emphasis on the need of progressive education and the importance of creating a productive environment for kids to adapt and learn. Gathering the pieces from Dewey’s understanding, Simon Frazer university derived a cognitive meaning of experiential learning as  “the strategic, active engagement of students in opportunities to learn through doing, and reflection on those activities, which empowers them to apply their theoretical knowledge to practical endeavours in a multitude of settings inside and outside of the classroom”.  Educational experts worldwide have observed that this hand-on-approach has benefitted millions of kids. So, to familiarize you about why learning by doing is the best way of learning English we are listing the strengths of the theory below:   STRENGTHS:     1. Allows kids to Organize and refin...