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HOW TO HONE YOUNG MINDS

by:
Terry M. Datu
Teacher 1 Calaguiman Elementary School

A teacher has a very significant role in the life of every learner. The young minds
of this current generation deserve quality instructions and trainings from educators
whom these young people are entrusted. The big question is how to hone these young
learners to the fullest?

Teachers need to consider the most possible, feasible and effective means in
developing and enriching the abilities, capabilities, talents and skills of the learners. It is
on the strategies of teachers on how to train these young people in achieving holistic
development and growth.

Initially, you need to let them discover their fields of inclination. Have an activity
wherein the learners may choose the roles that they want to portray and let them express
verbally or in written their dreams and aspirations in life. Through these activities, the
learners would discover their great interests in life. It is just like creating a space for
discovery.

Then, inspire them to pursue their educational interests and goals. When their
inclinations are determined then you have to push them to pursue them through
educational means that is they should focus on the educational pursuits and activities
that would enrich their abilities and competencies.

As the young minds pursue development and growth, the teachers are highly
expected to provide them with sufficient and superior education that they owe to acquire.
Thus, teachers initiate, facilitate and guide the learning of these young minds.

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Another way to hone young minds is to provide them with ample trainings that
they need in improving their intelligence and skills. Teachers should make them grow in
terms of knowledge and skills by leading the learners to the undertakings where they
learn so many things and they practice what they learned.

The teachers may use all the available learning resources in order to supplement
and suffice learning. The available textbooks, reference books and learning materials are
vital in the education and training of every child. Consequently, reading materials enrich
one’s knowledge.

In this digital age, technology may play a gigantic part in education. The teachers
are expected to utilize technology in honing young minds. The Internet may offer a vast
of information from the different fields or areas of learning for the young minds or young
learners to savor.

There may be times that obstructions in learning may come. The teachers need to
exhaust their efforts in combating these hindrances by employing interventions that are
useful in the students’ learning.

Truly, the recommended ways of honing young minds or young learners when
put into realization would contribute to the holistic development of children in the school.

Let us support the young generation for them to have a better tomorrow for they
will enjoy for a lifetime.

Keep on honing young people!

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References:

https://www.wvi.org/asia-pacific/article/10-ways-world-vision-working-young-
people-improve-their-well-being

https://www.colourmylearning.com/2017/12/how-to-engage-young-learners/

https://www.edelements.com/blog/tips-for-setting-up-an-at-home-learning-
environment-for-young-students

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