"A key component needed for active learning is memory work. Without activating the use of memory early in their learning journey, students may find themselves handicapped in the assimilations and application of concepts later at the higher level. The lack of emphasis on memory work is impeding the progress of students.”

- Sie Siok Hui, a veteran teacher in Singapore, in “A Teacher’s Race Course Ruminations & Reflections”

“Our brains operate in two modes - focused and diffused. We need to alternate between these two modes to learn well.”
“To be a successful problem solver, focus. Take breaks to get new problem-solving perspectives.”

- Barbara Oakley, a professor of Engineering at Oakland University, co-author of “Learning How To Learn”

• A growth mindset believing that hard work will result in improvement.
• The ability to switch between focused mode and diffused mode.
• That the student is alert when in focused mode, and has the right orientation and attention.
• Good, but not overloaded, working memory
• Engaging in regular practice tests to create and strengthen the neural network between working memory and long-term memory.

Our brain’s ability to adapt, known as neuroplasticity, means that we have the power to change and redesign our brain to optimise and take full advantage of our brain’s potentials.

This is particularly true for children where neuron networks are increasingly formed.

In our early years, our brains are still developing and we want to give it as much opportunity to grow. This is the best opportunity to build a strong cognitive foundation that will help in both school and life.

The act of movement awakens and activates many of our mental capacities. Movement integrates and anchors new information and experiences into our neural networks. Movement is vital to all the actions by which we embody and express our learning, our understanding and ourselves.

Every time we move in an organized, graceful manner, full brain activation and integration occurs, and the door to learning opens naturally.

Learning involves the building of skills, and skills of every manner are built through the movement of muscles — not just the physical skills of athletes, musicians, dancers and artisans, but also the intellectual skills used in classrooms and workplaces.

This greatly beneficial Morphing Mind Program is provided to all Student Care Students in Lam Learning Hub at no extra charge.