The 21st century has made many things possible. Unexpected changes brought about by technology have also contributed to managing our lifestyles and how we think and operate. Many of us can relate to yesteryears where the internet was inexistent. Spending the entire day in a library reading books or hiring a cycle on hourly rent was how a day in the summer vacation looked. But, the world that we currently live in is different. Siri, Alexa, and Google Assist have transformed how we spend our days, choose our music and pick a book to read. The solutions to our problems are a click away and geographies, time, or money are no longer a restriction. A virtual tour of the Louvre or the Brooks Falls – Katmai National Park, Alaska, is now just a click away.

We live in the age of terabytes, and our children feast on the arcade of information and data available to them at the drop of a hat. As educators, we are morally bound to now ensure that we direct our learners to access this data responsibly and effectively to fuel their inquiry process and thereby engage with their learning in a more profound manner. 

Finland’s education system also caters to inquiry through Phenomenon Based learning.

What is Phenomenon-based learning?

Phenomenon-based learning is a collaborative and constructive form of learning where students study a topic or concept in a holistic approach instead of a subject-based process.

Phenomenon-based learning includes topical learning. The Phenomenon studied is a specific topic, event, or fact, and theme-based education, where the Phenomenon studied is a concept or idea.

How will Phenomenon-Based Learning help your child?

●      Fosters greater engagement in learning new knowledge and skills of student’s interest.

●      Enables deeper learning because students are making connections beyond the subjects and experiencing practical understanding to real life.

●      Students develop more vital skills in communication.

●      Help the students learn the value of teamwork.

●      Allow students to manage critical thinking and use problem-solving techniques.

●      Students become less dependent as they become responsible for their learning.

●      This will help students create a more independent and self-sufficient environment.

CONCLUSION:

In a world where everything is changing rapidly, Phenomenon Based Learning lays the foundation for preparing the next generation to think and act practically. At TAS, we aim to provide children holistic learning to help them march confidently towards a brighter future. With the best learning resource from Finnish education and support by TAS, the students will develop a distinctive identity of themselves that will contribute to a successful future. 

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Here are a few exam tips that may help in preparations.

1. Plan your day:

Plan your day smartly and make sure you cover all the subjects. Allot appropriate time for all the subjects. If you find a subject hard, allot more time to that subject. Stick to your time table.

2. Cover entire syllabus:

Do not put any topic or subject as an option. Cover the entire syllabus.

3. Group study:

Studies have proved that explaining helps to remember. Discussing a topic helps understanding it better. Ask questions and get answers and vice versa.

4. Take regular breaks:

Do not over stress and over study. Take regular intervals to refresh.

5. Revise:

Revise the topics at the end of each day. It will help one to check if the topic is understood or needs more attention.

6. Practice previous questions papers:

Solve question papers of previous years. It helps to figure out the exam pattern and what questions to expect.

7. Drink plenty of water and sleep well:

It is very important for students to keep their body hydrated and well rested.

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1. Know your child’s exam schedule:

No matter how busy you are, thoroughly read the exam schedule of your child. This way you will be able to keep a tab on the studies as well as work harder with the young ones during the difficult exams. Parenting during examscan be tough but one needs to take out the time for their young ones.

2. No arguments:

The little ones are already stressed and any kind of alteration can lower their confidence and fill them with anxiety. Approach them with logic and sometimes let them get away with their way.

3. Make sure they get a good nights’ sleep:

Sleep is very important and sometimes the stress during exams makes the children avoid sleeping. Take interest in their sleeping and other habits and make sure that they go to bed on time. Take care of their diet as well.

4. Be available:

Listen to them when they talk to you. Pay attention to their problems and issues. Sometimes they really can’t understand the algebra or the law of physics or the grammar. Be patient, they are trying their best.

5. Hug them and tell them you love them no matter what:

Exams, though important, merely test your child’s memory and analytical skills. There is a very creative person residing inside your child who cannot be judged by the exams. So hug the little one and tell them you love them irrespective of their marks.

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