Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” Aristotle A ‘Strange’ Phenomenon: I stood there witnessing something which is a rare sight these days — kids, on their own accord, excitedly walking to the bookshelves to pick out books for reading. As I waited, I peered in further. There, I saw the range of books ranging from classics, modern thrillers to general knowledge books. There is even a range of books catered for the GEP (Gifted Education Program) learners. … [Read more...]
Experience The Learning Lab Difference at Tampines Mall!
The Learning Lab (TLL) opened its newest centre at Tampines Mall yesterday. Conveniently located in the heart of Tampines, the new centre will be more accessible (right next to MRT) and have more class options for families living in the Eastern part of Singapore. If you haven't already know, TLL is a distinctive and highly regarded brand of education designed to ensure academic excellence. Dana has been attending TLL for a year now and what we really like about TLL is that the team takes great … [Read more...]
The TLL Experience – Student Centered. Future Oriented.
“Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” ― Malcolm X How do we bring Singapore beyond the next fifty years? We all know the answer. As cliched as it may sound, our children are our future. In order to thrive, our children will not only have to acquire knowledge for acing exams. Beyond that, they have to attain wisdom and develop a set of core values and critical thinking skills which will help them make sense of this … [Read more...]
The Learning Lab – Learning for Life, Learning to Thrive
Education is not preparation for life, education is life itself. ~ John Dewey (American Philosopher, 1859-1952) It was rather late in the evening when we finally had the chance to plonk ourselves down on the sofa. Our daughter came prancing from her bedroom, full of energy and enthusiasm, eagerly wanting to show us something. As much as we want to hold our ideals of being attentive parents, it has been a rather long day at work and honestly we were not too eager to listen to one of … [Read more...]