by Nepean Tutoring | Education, Literacy
It is often surprising that the writings of William Shakespeare are not as outdated as we might believe. In fact, Shakespeare’s writing has had a significant influence on the English language and continues to inform current language trends. Here are a few...
by Nepean Tutoring | Education, Healthy Minds
While early childhood education is important for children’s cognitive and social-emotional development, it is suggested that pre schoolers should not be exposed to formal learning in the traditional sense. (Formal learning refers to structured academic...
by Nepean Tutoring | Education, Healthy Minds, Motivation
Formal handwriting lessons used to be a big deal in schools, but they’re not as popular now. This has caused concerns about kids not being able to write well, not understanding grammar, and not liking writing creatively. However, people are debating whether we...
by Nepean Tutoring | Education, Healthy Minds, Motivation
Maths is not just for mathematicians. In fact, mathematics can help develop essential skills that can benefit all students across their entire academic, personal, and professional lives. For instance, imagine a student who loves playing video games but struggles with...
by Nepean Tutoring | Education, Healthy Minds, Motivation
Let’s face a reality that is sweeping across the country as we emerge from a long period of interrupted learning. There is a growing fear amongst our young people that centres on uncertain futures and their health and wellbeing. Bullying has been an “on the table”...
by Nepean Tutoring | Education, Exams
Plagiarism Collusion Fabrication Cheating Those a just a few words that describe ‘academic misconduct’ or ‘academic dishonesty’. As HSC and IB students knuckle down before their final exams, and as other school students manage competing assignment deadlines, they’re...
by Nepean Tutoring | Education, Healthy Minds, Inspiration
“If you fail, never give up because F.A.I.L. means ‘first attempt in learning’; End is not the end, in fact, E.N.D. means “Effort Never Dies’…” This quote is attributed to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, India’s 11th President. He was a world-renowned aerospace scientist who...
by Nepean Tutoring | Education, Healthy Minds, Inspiration
Does your child feel like they have the opportunity to do what they do best every day? Our culture is obsessed with self-improvement. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with trying to use our time, energy and resources more efficiently. However, it becomes a problem...
by Nepean Tutoring | Education, Healthy Minds, Inspiration
Does Rest Really Make Us More Productive? There are several kinds of rest and we need all of them at different times: 1. Physical rest: Getting enough sleep at night, and the occasional nap rests our bodies and helps our brain to move what we learn during the day...
by Nepean Tutoring | Education, Healthy Minds, Inspiration
As the leaves change from summer’s lime and olive greens, to autumn’s crimson and amber leaves that fall in crunchy piles on the grass, we feel a change in the air. Mornings and evenings are cooler and the days are getting shorter. The dew on the grass is heavier and...
