-
Teach older preschoolers to build their own stories: Nine research-based tips
Interactive reading is and remains by far the most important language-stimulating activity in kindergarten. However, older toddlers do not only have to listen to stories, but can also learn to build stories themselves. You will undoubtedly …
Translated by
ArticleLearning mentor -
Clip: Film review
Page with lesson ideas and in-depth questions about the short film Klem by Ish Ait Hamou.
You can use this article to set up a class discussion about mental health and the enormous impact of communication and dialogue for processing trauma and …
Translated by
ArticleTeacher -
Hair in philosophies: Teaching idea
ILD project focusing on the hairdress and all kinds of rituals involving head hair in ten philosophies. The ritual or tradition is presented and the underlying idea or value is always indicated.
The material is an impetus to study (the difference …
Translated by
ArticleTeacher -
Turn your Talking Pictures activity into a MORE-language moment: Preschool-wise
In the Taalrijk Kansrijk project, several teacher trainers from PXL-education, together with nursery school teachers and parents, developed narrative discussion boards on broad topics that can relate to various classroom themes. Mik and Ömer …
Translated by
Article (3)Learning mentor -
Barbie: Movie review
The page asks students to reflect on male/female stereotypes and (possibly) brings back memories of their own Barbie doll days. Some students have seen the film and can talk about it.
Experience shows that students (girls) indicate that they used to …
Translated by
ArticleTeacher -
A warm teacher-child relationship as the basis for a powerful language learning environment: Preschool-wise
With her bachelor's internship in sight, student Marie Claes focused intensively for two weeks on setting up a language program based on the results of the KOALA screening in her internship class.
She started from the following research question: "How …
Translated by
ArticleLearning mentor -
Reading in textless picture books, how is that possible?: Preschool-based
It may seem a bit contradictory, but textless picture books are very valuable for children's language development. Because they offer space for different interpretations, feelings and thoughts, they invite children to discover for themselves. …
Translated by
ArticleLearning mentor -
Material Matters: Article with inspiring insights
Article providing insights and arguments for a transition from a neoliberal economy to an alternative economy.
These are based on the book Material Matters, the alternative to our predatory construction society by Sabine Oberhuber and Thomas Rau.
Translated by
Article -
Best Book Teacher 2023: Magazine
CANON Cultuurcel produces a magazine with the stories of the nominees, full of teaching tips, reading tips, interviews, inspiration and tips for an effective reading policy at school. The magazine is a comprehensive reference work for …
Translated by
Article -
Crispr: Crash course
The gene editing technique CRISPR unleashed a true revolution in science. How exactly do genetic scissors work? Eos editor Kim Verhaeghe experienced this for himself during a crash course in Crispr in the lab of Joleen Masschelein at KU Leuven and …
Translated by
Article -
The annoying fruit fly also has countless scientific breakthroughs to its credit
The fruit fly has played a major role in biomedical research for more than a hundred years. The insect that colonizes the fruit basket in no time, is part of genetics, helps scientists to unravel the functioning of our body and the origin of …
Translated by
Article -
The power of working together with all parents on the language development of their children: Kindergarten
How can we support parents to enter into rich linguistic interactions with their children, in the home language, in order to promote their child's school language skills?
Read in this article by Kleutergewijs how a Brussels school and Ligo Brusseleer …
Translated by
ArticleLearning mentor