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From The Headmaster’s Desk From The Headmaster’s Desk
areas of the brain at once, fostering better Ultimately, incorporating hands-on activities
retention and application of knowledge. This that align with what children are learning in
type of active learning brings lessons to life, the classroom empowers students to become
helping students see the real-world relevance active participants in their own education. It
of what they’re studying. builds confidence, encourages curiosity, and
lays the groundwork for lifelong learning. By
For example, if students are learning about making learning tangible and interactive, we
geometry in Maths, creating models with blocks ensure that students not only understand key
or other materials helps them visualise shapes, concepts but also develop a love for discovery
angles, and dimensions. In Science, conducting and exploration.
simple experiments, such as mixing different
substances to learn about chemical reactions, This week’s newsletter highlights and showcases
allows students to observe concepts in action. how teachers at The Regent School use their
These tangible experiences deepen their own creativity and expertise to bring learning
understanding by moving abstract ideas into to life through hands on learning. I hope as
concrete, experiential knowledge. you flick through the pages of this edition you
Shaun Stockden get a taste of the learning and can share in
Headmaster In addition, hands-on learning activities the enjoyment our students experience during
promote critical thinking and problem-solving their learning. Finally, I thank you all for a hugely
skills. As students interact with materials, they successful first half term and wish you all a
Dear Parents, often encounter challenges that require them happy and relaxing holdiay. I know I speak for
to think creatively and collaboratively to find all of our staff when I say that we look forward
solutions. This process of trial and error leads to welcoming you back on Monday 28th
ne of the most effective ways to October.
to a more profound mastery of content, as
help children understand and
students are encouraged to ask questions, test
Oretain key concepts is through
their hypothesis, and reflect on outcomes.
hands-on activities that are directly tied
to their learning. These activities provide
Hands-on activities are also highly inclusive, as
students with the opportunity to actively
they cater to different learning styles and abilities.
engage with the material, deepening their
Kinesthetic learners, in particular, benefit from
understanding while making learning more
movement and physical involvement in lessons.
enjoyable and memorable.
Furthermore, these activities can be
differentiated, allowing teachers to adjust the
Research consistently shows that when
complexity of tasks to suit individual student’s
children use their hands and senses in
needs, thus supporting every learner.
learning, their brains sprocess information
more effectively. Unlike passive learning
methods, such as lectures or reading,
hands-on activities engage multiple
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