Short breathing meditation
Sit on a chair in an upright posture and consciously place your feet on the floor. Then close your eyes and simply pay attention to your breath. Do not change it, but just try to…
Studying in old age trains the brain
Especially those who have been active all their lives often feel like taking up studies again in old age. Even in old age, curiosity and thirst for knowledge do not diminish. That’s why many universities…
Misconception of the different functions of the two hemispheres of the brain
Due to the misconception or overinterpretation of the different functions of the two hemispheres of the brain, you can always find “tips” on the Internet on how to train the right hemisphere of the brain.…
What you should really discuss at a parent-teacher conference
A parent-teacher conference provides an opportunity for you, as a mom or dad, to meet and talk with certain of your children’s teachers. This is especially important in secondary school because otherwise you won’t get…
Walking consciously
As a preparation for learning, the exercise “Walking consciously” helps. The point is to walk consciously and choose to walk with vitality. Stand in the upright posture, legs at a comfortable width, sternum lifted, shoulders…
This is how self-management works
If your to-do list is getting longer and longer because you can’t overcome your inner pig, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll show you how to get everything back under control…
Last Minute Learning
You have an exam in two days and haven’t studied yet? Then you’ve come to the right place! In this article we show you how you can learn the most in a short time. Before…
How to develop self-confidence
A positive and dynamic self-image and self-confidence are cornerstones for learning success. A child who knows his or her strengths and has learned to use them purposefully has an easier time facing new challenges and…
Children are allowed and should make mistakes
Educational researcher Gerd Gigerenzer believes that children should be allowed to make mistakes, because mistakes often have something good about them. The word “mistake” always has something negative attached to it, but there are also…
Montessori education in the design of the children’s room
Since Montessori education considers the child as a creator of his own development and it is the task of adults to encourage independence from the beginning, to observe talents and gifts, they can also create…
Learn better with music
Music has an effect on us humans, on our mind, our emotions, our feeling and thinking. Listening to and making music enriches our lives, makes us happy. And music brings us together, promotes our social…
Eight tips against exam anxiety
Before the exam 1. Study properly Start on time. Set up a study plan and divide the exam topics into sub-steps. This will help your brain process the material better. 2. Take breaks Take a…
How parents can help their child learn to read
Learning to read is a very difficult process that demands a lot from a child. Therefore, you should only take small steps with your child. First of all, it is very important that you take…
The Montessori concept in education
The most important guiding principle of the Montessori method is that every child is a “master builder of himself”. Therefore, it knows best itself when it is ready to learn certain skills. Some of the…
How do I punish properly?
It can be difficult to integrate punishment into education in a meaningful way. This is one reason why many educators reject them. In any case, they should only be used in exceptional cases. It becomes…
How parents can motivate their children to learn
When learning for school, there is often a point for us parents when we ask ourselves, how can I motivate my child to learn. It is quite normal that our children are sometimes unmotivated. But…
Lifelong learnin
Education does not happen at a specific point in life. Thus, the term not only refers to the fact that every individual should be encouraged to learn in educational institutions that extend over a lifetime,…
A new school year starts!
In a new school year, children may enter new classes, meet new teachers, have to discover new classrooms and buildings, and may have to take a whole new route to school. Many children are overwhelmed…
Learning an instrument as an adult
If you want to master an instrument perfectly, it is best to start playing as a child. But even as an adult you can still learn many skills and have a lot of fun making…
Inner pig: some simple tips to overcome it
Do you sometimes find it hard to motivate yourself to study? You are definitely not alone! Everybody has his or her inner pig sometimes. Often it’s just too tempting to “quickly” check your social media…
How parents can help their children with concentration problems
Concentration is the be-all and end-all for successful learning. Many children today are not concentrated and sometimes have massive concentration problems. But right away: Not everything is the same attention deficit syndrome, also called ADS…
Tips to think positively more often
Thinking positively does not mean pushing everything negative away from yourself, because then you fall into the extreme of toxic positivity. Rather, thinking positively means first being aware of your own thoughts and feelings, reflecting…
Effective learning techniques
The use of effective learning methods is of vital importance and leads to improved learning success. A small selection of successful learning methods gives students a quick and easy start to learning these methodologies. Chunking…
Estimation comes before calculation
Nothing demonstrates the lack of mathematical education more than overly exact calculation. Carl Friedrich Gauss Many students think that the only thing that matters in math problems is the result, i.e., the students are primarily…
What characterizes the learning process in adults?
All learners bring with them individual conditions that influence their personal learning process. Basically, it can be said that the learning requirements of adults differ from those of children, with five factors playing a decisive…
The main differences between children’s learning and adult learning
Children grow into a world shaped by adults. They have to get involved with the rules that apply, acquire basic cultural techniques, appropriate the world as it is. Adults already have these cultural techniques; they…
How can you make learning strategies palatable to children?
Pupils are hardly willing to engage in experiments with regard to learning strategies. Typical statements were: “What’s the point?”, “I’m just not talented in this subject – learning strategies won’t help me”, “It doesn’t work…
Brain sizes
The brain of a man weighs on average about 1.4 kilograms, while the brain of a woman with the same body size is about a hundred grams lighter, although size or weight does not indicate…
How to learn a new foreign language
Language skills, such as German or French, in addition to one’s own native language, are almost indispensable in today’s global world. But not everyone finds it easy to learn a new foreign language. In fact,…
What are mnemonics?
Mnemonics are memory techniques whose origin goes back to antiquity. There are different techniques, but all have in common that the memory performance is increased by an association of the words, sentences or contexts to…
The learning methods for adults
True, adults learn very differently than children – but not necessarily worse. Children often approach new challenges much more intuitively and learn in a very linear way. With adults, it’s much more a matter of…
What you need to keep in mind when learning
A daily routine is important. Regular learning helps you to really memorize the material. Listen carefully to what is said in class and also write down what you don’t see on the blackboard or worksheets…
The Marketplace Method
Some students learn best in groups. For example, they can take turns playing “teacher” and answering each other’s question in detail. The marketplace method works similarly. Work out a topic together. Each group member then…
The drawers in the head
To learn successfully, you have to understand how the brain works. For example, when you learn a mathematical formula by just looking at it, it gets put into a drawer somewhere in your head. But…
The use of visualizations
Visualizations of information create more clarity about content, are better remembered than words and are also a lot of fun. Even simple drawings have a great effect when it comes to conveying information, messages and…
What is wisdom?
An important aspect of wisdom is the deep knowledge that one gains from life experience, i.e. knowledge about life in general, about people and also about oneself. At the same time, wisdom knowledge is actually…
Create artwork with your child
Stubborn memorization is not only boring, it also usually only sticks in the short-term memory. Bring some variety into the preparation for a class assignment and let your child become artistically active. For example, they…
Let your child create worksheets
A very good way to review material is to write a worksheet or sample class assignment for your child. Formulate questions or assignments and have your child solve them. This will not only review the…
How to save half of your learning and studying time
We live in an information society: Those who know more are much further ahead than others! Whether in studies or at work – quickly familiarizing yourself with new or complex topics is essential. Time and…
Photoreading
I took a course in speed reading and now I am able to read “War and Peace” in twenty minutes. It’s about Russia. Woody Allen Under the designation Photoreading, surface reading, ScanReading, Speedreading and further…
Efficient reading of technical texts or reference books
Efficient reading of technical texts or books means that you read much faster and at the same time you can absorb more than with normal reading. Of course, efficient reading does not mean reading the…
The ability of quick reading
98 percent of the population has an average reading speed of 160 to 170 words per minute, which is about the same as schoolchildren aged eleven to twelve in a lower secondary school. Those learning…
Factors influencing the speed of reading
Sitting posture: The reader’s posture alone has a measurable influence on his reading speed, because someone who sits upright and with good body tension can concentrate better than someone who lies comfortably on a couch.…
Speed reading
Speed reading was studied by Evelyn Wood (Reading Dynamics) in the 1950s and popularized worldwide beginning in the 1960s. How best to learn speed reading is still controversial among the various schools of thought, with…
Mini relaxation exercises
In stressful situations, short exercises like the following can help: Run errands, fetch or bring something look at a nice photo or picture for a moment get something to drink or eat make faces when…
Meditation: Deep relaxation
This exercise comes from hypnosis. It allows you to gradually enter a deep state of relaxation. Make yourself comfortable on a chair, close your eyes. Then start: Imagine in your mind a staircase leading down…
How to make your thoughts quieter
Find a quiet place and take five to ten minutes. Sit upright, either cross-legged on the floor or in a chair, and you’re ready to go: Breathe in and out Consciously breathe in for five…
What are the causes of poor memory?
Temporary memory problems can occur more frequently in the case of stress, lack of sleep or psychological problems and usually disappear when the life situation returns to normal. In older people, lack of fluids can…
The 3 levels of attention
In order to be able to concentrate optimally on the learning material, three levels of attention must be optimized: Activation is the basis for the ability to concentrate. In order to develop its full capacity,…
Questions as memory training
You have five minutes to spare because you’re waiting for the bus, or it’s still a while before your friend comes to visit. Ask yourself a question that makes you imagine or remember something in…