3-2-1 TUESDAYS WITH MS NIV

Posted on 14 Feb 2023 by nivedita mukerjee

Issue #136, 14th February 2023

What is your kryptonite? In the world of Superman, there is an alien material that has the property of depriving Superman of his powers. For eg. for those of us who want to control snacking, watching TV at night is kryptonite. For those of us who like to spend time learning new things, having friends who want to party every evening might be kryptonite. Kryptonite’s power is detrimental. If it can stop Superman’s powers, it can stop you, your student, or your child from living out your/their vision.

So, what is your child/student’s kryptonite? What weakens their resolve, strategy, and commitment? What can be done about it? Here are some strategies to teach self-management and learning how to learn and keep at it as lifelong learners.

Three Images of the Week

Two Thoughts of the Week

The highest possible stage in moral culture is recognizing that we ought to control our thoughts.” Charles Darwin

“Self-control – what lies in our power to do, it lies in our power not to do.” Aristotle

One Video of the Week

Motivation, self-regulation, and learning how to learn

Heidi is a passionate advocate for excellent education for younger children. She believes in an education that preserves the integrity of childhood, capitalizes on children’s natural curiosity, and respects them as competent learners. While what children learn is essential, equally important is how they learn. Heidi Ashton is an international educator with many years of experience. She is the PYP Coordinator at International Preparatory School in Mapou. She is Canadian by birth but has spent most of her adult life living overseas, having previously worked in Asia, Europe, and North America.

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