to master learning and every teacher to become effective using a unique
Process of Perfection (POP)
A BASELINE SURVEY
- Understand the present level of a class to teach more effectively.
- Generate interest using verbal,visual, kinesthetic or written WARM UP.
- Improve thinking and processing skills through designed'Productive Failure' questions.
DRAMATIC PRESENTATION
- Improve understanding of every topic by every chid's active involvement in hands-on or kinesthetic activity.
- Teach better the first time.
- Create memorable and joyful moments.
ACCELERATED LEARNING AND
THE CONTROL OF ERROR
- Get instant feedback and correct any gaps in understanding.
- Speed up learning to save time.
- Ensure mastery through practice before progress survey.
PROGRESS SURVEY
- Use verbal, visual, kinesthetic or written expression to ensure mastery before moving on to the next topic.
- Provide personal diagnostic feedback and help children make personal plans of action to address any remaining gaps in mastery.
ALL THAT IS NEEDED TO IMPLEMENT THE POP IS PROVIDED
- Visual, step-wise and easy to implement teacher notes at the beginning of every chapter (not in a separate manual) serve as ready reference.
- Parents can do these activities at home. When parents know what activities are to be conducted, this also provides greater transparency and accountability. Teachers feel appreciated for their work and children benefit more.
- Hands-on activities are conducted using sufficient quantity of inexpensive and readily available materials for the engagement of every child. They turn every class into a laboratory.
- All post-teaching assessments are provided for every child. This provides standardisation.
WHY POP?
POP uses processes that have the highest impact on learning according to worldwide research.
Combined with Ipsative Assessments based on the 'Compete with Yourself', children feel encouraged and become more intrinsically motivated.