We are often asked how Scholar Base differs from other child enrichment centres or language centres. First of all, we are not a tuition centre, not a traditional language centre. We develop our own curriculum and use our own books to help children, ages 4 and above to develop aspects of learning using the English […]
Holiday Programme, laern English, role-playing, story-telling, year-end programme
What is role-playing? Role-playing is a great educational tool that helps students learn creative thinking, questioning assumptions, and providing them the opportunity to simulate issues in effective problem-solving. This adds a new dimension to brainstorming and superficial assumptions. Why is it important? Truth and information have many facets. Active students who seek interactive learning are […]
Holiday Programme, Learn English, role-playing, Year-End Performance
What does communication involves? At a basic level, we are aware that there’s written, verbal and non-verbal communication. While research shows that students generally can feel the essence of the message conveyed through body language, verbal and written communication continue to play an essential part in getting detailed messages across. In this article, I’ll focus on […]
Public Speaking, Verbal Communication
October has been a busy month at Scholar Base. The children at all 3 centres learned to tell different stories and did craft work for the stage performance. In this video, you will see children presenting stories based on the Sorcerer Apprentice as well as The tiger and zebra. Three cheers to the children and […]
Learn English, story-telling
Memorising Does Not Require Understanding Research has revealed that even if students are well-apt at memorising facts, it does not necessarily translate to an understanding of concepts. Understanding Is A Process That is because learning is not an end destination to be reached. There really isn’t a point in space where students suddenly achieve perfect understanding. Rather, […]
English Proficiency, Learn English, learning programme
Without concentrate, it’s impossible to accomplish anything important. That is why at Scholar Base, we help children develop their ability to focus. The little ones only have a limited amount of focus energy and we don’t want them to dissipate these on irrelevant thoughts or activities. However, concentration is something many struggle with (not just the children). The Instant Culture […]
Concentration, Learn English, learning programme
Attention parents! Your children are busy rehearsing and practising the stories they will be telling us (and their friends) at the end of October. Thank you for spending time helping them articulate the vocabulary and encouraging them to be brave in expressing themselves. We look forward to seeing them present this coming week. Drop by […]
event, Learning English, story-telling
Scholar Base Learning Programmes use a holistic approach to education, giving students the opportunity to truly enjoy their learning. The programmes develop the child’s self confidence and a love for reading and writing. This approach to teaching helps foster curiosity in students, which in turn drives them in their learning experience. Main Emphasis We prioritize reading, writing and […]
English Reading, English Writing, holistic education, learning programme
Don’t blink. Yes, June holidays is creeping up on us again – fast. What do you have planned for your children? Two weeks can pass by very quickly if there are no plans. Will they be catching up on having some relaxing time playing, reading, learning, exploring and having some outdoor activities? Typically children need […]
Activities, event, Holiday Programme, Learn English