One child, one brain, eight different and complementary ways of learning
In the world of education, mentioning Howard Gardner and his theory of multiple intelligences is akin to revolution. This revolution is based on analysing the cognitive capacities of human beings, formulating a theory that recognises our different skills and the ways...
Five socio-emotional skills to strengthen in youngsters
Emotional well-being has been on the back burner for some time. A variety of tools and techniques have been used to develop children’s intellectual skills, but social and emotional skills have not received the attention they deserve. In fact, the concept of emotional...
How do we promote global, international and intercultural citizenship at BSS schools?
We live in an increasingly globalised and complex world where humans have never been so connected or interdependent. All of these changes have given meaning to the concept of global citizenship, to the idea that we are a global community and, therefore, our decisions...
Teaching students to think: how to train the culture of thinking
What is the culture of thinking? Teaching students to think skilfully, providing them with the skills to solve complex, real-life problems and make the right decisions, involves teaching them how to use thinking skills correctly and spontaneously in their daily lives...
