Recording Summary
Sandeep discussed the importance of live streaming on YouTube, the need for structured research and experimentation, and the concept of memory and its implications on learning. He also emphasized the importance of embracing mistakes as learning opportunities, the use of pen and paper for better thinking and memory retention, and the need for acknowledging AI assistance in assignments. Lastly, he provided information about various resources available to participants and encouraged them to attend the Global Educators Fest in August.
Part I – The Problem and Its Solution | Chapter 1: The Problems of Learning
It is very important to define the problem before we think of its solution. This is the hardest part.
In this session, we explored the core problems that stand in the way of effective learning:
🔹 Failing to Remember – Struggling to retain information over time.
🔹 Failing to Understand – Struggling to make meaningful sense of what we learn.
🔹 Failing to Transfer – Struggling to apply knowledge and skills to new situations.
We discussed forgetting things in detail during this session.
Trick to remember: Learn ➔ Forget ➔ Retrieve ➔ Relearn ➔ Repeat over time.
We will explore failing to understand and failing to transfer in our next session.
I'm looking forward to continuing our journey of deeper learning together!
Gurdeep Kaur
Ambassador The Teacher's Academy
Gurdeep Kaur
Ambassador The Teacher's Academy
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ReplyDeleteThis chapter reminds me of my student Yuvraj, who struggled to retain information over time. Though he showed excitement during lessons, he
This chapter instantly brings Yuvraj to mind—a bright, eager learner in my class. He would always listen with such enthusiasm during lessons, yet just a few days later, he would struggle to remember what we had learned. Watching him face this challenge made me realize that real learning isn't just about understanding in the moment—it's about helping young minds build lasting connections.
Wanting to support him, I slowly introduced simple, child-friendly strategies: spaced repetition through short reviews, active recall with quick quizzes, colorful mind maps, and fun games like bingo and our classroom word wall. We even tried peer teaching sessions and made it a habit to link every concept to something from their everyday world.
Over time, I saw a beautiful change—Yuvraj’s confidence blossomed, and he started recalling ideas with much greater ease.
His journey taught me an important lesson too: forgetting is a natural part of learning, especially for little ones. But with patience, encouragement, and the right methods, every child can grow stronger in their learning journey.
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DeleteFailing to remember is a natural part of being human. It reminds us that our minds have limits and that memory needs attention and care. Sometimes, forgetting important things can lead to frustration, missed opportunities, or hurt feelings. However, it also teaches us to be more organized, to value important moments, and to develop strategies to improve our memory.
ReplyDeleteUltimately, failing to remember isn’t just about loss — it’s also a chance to grow, to become more mindful, and to understand the importance of living fully in the present.
The first job of teaching is not to tell, but to prepare the students to see for themselves.
ReplyDeleteAs for me, this sentence is not only true in teaching rather in every aspect of life. Every problem/difficulty/struggle we have with one another is boiled down to some misunderstanding. We are not able to see the world from the other person's point of view.
It is necessary that we should focus on our everyday activities diligently but, we should not forget that there is a big picture for almost every scenario. If both parties are able to see the big picture within the context, there would be less misunderstandings.