What Makes Kids Forget What Is Taught in the Classroom?-Aminuwrites PLC

 

Understanding Why Learning Doesn't Always Stick

By Aminuwrites

"I taught this topic so well yesterday. Why can't my learners remember it today?"

If you've ever stood in front of your class asking this question, you're not alone.

Every teacher—whether newly trained or highly experienced—has faced the disappointment of seeing learners forget a lesson that seemed so clear just a day earlier. You explain the concept, ask questions, receive correct answers, and leave the classroom feeling accomplished. The next day, however, it's as if the lesson never happened.

So, what went wrong?

The answer may surprise you.

The problem is rarely that children are unwilling to learn. More often, it's because learning and remembering are two very different things. Teaching does not automatically lead to lasting learning. For knowledge to stay with learners, the brain must process, organise, and revisit it over time.

Let's explore some of the biggest reasons why children forget what they are taught—and what every teacher can do about it.

1. Listening Is Not the Same as Learning

Many learners appear attentive during lessons. They copy notes, answer simple questions, and remain quiet. Yet their minds may not be actively processing the information.

Real learning happens when learners think deeply, ask questions, discuss ideas, solve problems, and explain concepts in their own words.

A classroom full of silent learners is not always a classroom full of learning.

2. The Brain Is Designed to Forget

Our brains constantly filter information. If something isn't used or revisited, the brain assumes it isn't important and gradually lets it fade away.

This is why revision is so powerful.

Teachers who begin lessons with a quick recap of previous concepts help strengthen learners' memories. Repetition isn't a sign that learners are slow—it is how lasting learning is built.

3. Emotion Makes Learning Memorable

Think back to your own school days. Chances are you still remember a funny teacher, an exciting science experiment, or a story that made the whole class laugh.

Why?

Because emotions strengthen memory.

Lessons that include storytelling, humour, demonstrations, games, or real-life experiences are far more memorable than lessons based solely on copying notes.

People rarely remember boring information, but they often remember meaningful experiences.

4. Learners Need to See the Purpose

Children naturally wonder, "Why am I learning this?"

When lessons seem disconnected from everyday life, learners quickly lose interest.

However, when Mathematics is linked to shopping, English to everyday communication, or Science to familiar experiences, learning suddenly becomes relevant—and relevance improves memory.

5. Too Much Content Overwhelms the Brain

Sometimes teachers feel pressured to complete the syllabus as quickly as possible.

Unfortunately, covering more content does not always result in more learning.

When learners receive too much new information at once, they struggle to retain any of it.

Good teaching isn't about racing through topics. It's about ensuring learners understand before moving on.

6. Sleep and Well-Being Matter

Learning doesn't stop when school closes.

During sleep, the brain strengthens and stores what has been learned throughout the day.

Children who are tired, hungry, anxious, or emotionally distressed often find it difficult to concentrate, understand, and remember lessons.

Academic success begins with healthy learners.

7. Passive Learners Forget Faster

The teacher should not be the hardest-working person in the classroom.

When learners only listen, memory fades quickly.

But when they participate—through discussions, practical activities, role plays, peer teaching, or problem-solving—they build stronger and longer-lasting understanding.

Learning is an active process.

8. Every Learner Is Different

No two learners process information in exactly the same way.

Some learn best through pictures.

Others through listening.

Some need movement, while others benefit from hands-on activities.

Using a variety of teaching methods ensures that every learner has an opportunity to connect with the lesson.

9. Reflection Strengthens Memory

One of the most overlooked parts of teaching happens during the final few minutes of a lesson.

Before learners leave the classroom, ask them:

- What is one new thing you learned today?

- Can you explain today's lesson to your partner?

- What question do you still have?

Simple reflection activities help move information from short-term memory into long-term memory.

Practical Tips for Teachers

If you want your learners to remember more, try these simple strategies:

- Begin every lesson with a quick review of previous learning.

- Use stories, demonstrations, and practical examples.

- Encourage learners to ask and answer questions.

- Relate lessons to everyday life.

- Break difficult concepts into smaller sections.

- Give learners opportunities to practise regularly.

- Create a safe, joyful, and engaging classroom environment.

- End each lesson with reflection and summary.

Small changes in teaching practice can produce remarkable improvements in learning.

Remember this:

"Children do not forget because they are lazy or incapable. They forget because learning is a complex process that requires attention, meaning, repetition, emotion, and practice.

As teachers, our goal should not simply be to finish the syllabus but to help learners build knowledge they can remember and use long after they leave our classrooms.

The most successful teachers are not remembered because they completed every topic in the textbook. They are remembered because they made learning meaningful, enjoyable, and unforgettable."

At Aminuwrites PLC, we believe that great teaching is not measured by how much content is delivered but by how much learning remains in the hearts and minds of our learners.

What strategies have helped your learners remember lessons better? Share your experiences in the comments—we'd love to learn from you!

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How To Plan An Effective Lesson? - Aminuwrites PLC

How To Plan An Effective Lesson? 

Planning a successful lesson means deliberately designing learning so that students achieve clear objectives through engaging activities, effective teaching strategies, and meaningful assessment. A well-planned lesson increases learner participation, improves understanding, and helps teachers manage instructional time effectively.

1. Start with Clear Learning Objectives

Ask yourself:

What should learners know by the end of the lesson?

What skills should they demonstrate?

What attitudes or values should they develop?

Your objectives should be SMART:

Specific

Measurable

Achievable

Relevant

Time-bound

Example:

 By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to identify five parts of a plant and explain their functions.

2. Know Your Learners

Consider:

Learners' age and developmental level.

Prior knowledge.

Learning abilities.

Language proficiency.

Learners with special educational needs.

This helps you differentiate instruction and provide appropriate support.

3. Study the Curriculum

You should understand: 

a. Curriculum standards and indicators.

b. Core competencies.

c. Values and attitudes.

d. Assessment expectations.

Ensure your lesson aligns with the curriculum.

4. Select Appropriate Teaching Methods

Choose methods that match your objectives, such as:

a. Discussion

b. Demonstration

c. Inquiry-based learning

d. Cooperative learning

e. Project-based learning

f. Role play

g. Problem-solving

h. Storytelling

i. Practical activities

j. Avoid relying only on lecturing.

5. Prepare Teaching and Learning Resources (TLRs)

Examples include:

a. Charts

b. Flashcards

c. Pictures

d. Real objects (realia)

e. Videos

f. Interactive simulations

g. Worksheets

h. Digital resources

Effective TLMs make learning more engaging and memorable.

6. Structure the Lesson

A typical lesson may include:

A. Introduction/ PHASE I (5–10 minutes)

Welcome learners.

Review previous learning.

Motivate learners.

Introduce the lesson.

B. Development/PHASE II (20–30 minutes)

Present new concepts.

Demonstrate skills.

Guide practice.

Encourage questions.

Facilitate group activities.

C. Conclusion/PHASE III (5–10 minutes)

Summarize key ideas.

Ask review questions.

Address misconceptions.

Connect to the next lesson.

7. Incorporate Active Learning

Encourage learners to:

Ask questions.

Work in groups.

Solve problems.

Discuss ideas.

Conduct investigations.

Reflect on learning.

Remember:

The person doing the most thinking is doing the most learning.

8. Differentiate Instruction

Provide different levels of support by:

Using varied activities.

Giving additional support to struggling learners.

Extending tasks for advanced learners.

Offering multiple ways to demonstrate learning.

9. Assess Learning Throughout

Use formative assessment such as:

Oral questioning.

Observation.

Exit tickets.

Quizzes.

Peer assessment.

Class exercises.

Assessment should guide your teaching, not just measure learning.

10. Reflect After the Lesson

Ask yourself:

a. Were the objectives achieved?

b. Which activities worked well?

c. Which learners needed more support?

d. What should I improve next time?

Reflection is essential for continuous professional growth.

The 5 Es Lesson Model

An effective lesson can also follow the 5 Es:

1. Engage – Capture learners' interest.

2. Explore – Let learners investigate.

3. Explain – Clarify concepts.

4. Elaborate – Apply learning to new situations.

5. Evaluate – Assess understanding.

Checklist for a Successful Lesson

Before entering the classroom, ensure you have:

□ Clear learning objectives.

□ Knowledge of learners' needs.

□ Appropriate teaching strategies.

□ Teaching and learning materials ready.

□ Assessment activities prepared.

□ A realistic time allocation.

□ Opportunities for learner participation.

□ Differentiation strategies.

□ Reflection notes for improvement.

Key Principles

1. A successful lesson is:

2. Learner-centered

3. Well-organized

4. Interactive

5. Inclusive

6. Relevant to learners' experiences

7. Properly assessed

8. Reflective

An effective lesson should align with the NaCCA curriculum, promote the core competencies, integrate values, and use assessment to improve learning rather than simply assigning marks. 

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Teacher Professional Development - Aminuwrites PLC

Teacher Professional Development: The Key to Transforming Teaching and Improving Learning Outcomes

Introduction

Imagine two teachers standing in front of different classrooms. Both possess the same academic qualifications, teach the same subject, and have access to similar teaching resources. Yet, one consistently inspires learners to think critically, collaborate effectively, and achieve excellent learning outcomes, while the other struggles to engage students. What makes the difference?

More often than not, the answer lies in Teacher Professional Development (TPD).

Teaching is no longer a profession where educators rely solely on the knowledge acquired during their pre-service training. Today's classrooms are dynamic and diverse, shaped by technological innovations, changing curricula, inclusive education policies, and the evolving needs of learners. To remain effective, teachers must become lifelong learners who continuously update their knowledge, skills, attitudes, and instructional practices.

Teacher Professional Development is therefore not a luxury—it is a necessity. It equips educators with the competencies needed to deliver quality instruction, improve learner outcomes, and contribute meaningfully to national development. In Ghana, where the Common Core Curriculum (CCC) emphasizes competency-based learning, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, and digital literacy, continuous teacher learning has become more important than ever.

This article explores the meaning, importance, theories, best practices, challenges, and practical strategies for effective Teacher Professional Development, with particular reference to the Ghana Education Service (GES).

What is Teacher Professional Development?

Teacher Professional Development (TPD) refers to the continuous process through which teachers improve their professional knowledge, instructional skills, classroom practices, leadership abilities, and professional attitudes throughout their careers.

Professional development goes beyond attending workshops or seminars. It includes every structured and self-directed activity that enhances teachers' competence and effectiveness.

These activities include:

- In-service training (INSET)

- Workshops and conferences

- Coaching and mentoring

- Peer observation

- Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

- Educational research

- Action research

- Online learning courses

- Reflective teaching

- Reading professional literature

- Curriculum implementation training

Ultimately, professional development aims to improve both teacher effectiveness and student learning.

Why Teacher Professional Development Matters

Professional development benefits everyone involved in education.

1. Improves Teaching Quality

Teachers learn innovative teaching methods that make lessons more engaging and learner-centred.

Instead of relying on lectures, teachers use:

- Group discussions

- Inquiry-based learning

- Problem-solving activities

- Collaborative learning

- Project-based learning

These approaches improve learners' understanding and retention.

2. Enhances Learner Achievement

Research consistently shows that effective teachers significantly influence student achievement.

Teachers who continually update their instructional practices are more likely to:

- Improve literacy

- Strengthen numeracy

- Increase learner motivation

- Improve examination performance

- Develop learners' competencies

3. Supports Curriculum Implementation

Every curriculum reform requires teacher learning.

The Ghana Common Core Curriculum introduced:

- Competency-based education

- Standards-based assessment

- Core competencies

- Values education

- Differentiated instruction

Without adequate professional development, effective implementation becomes difficult.

4. Promotes Inclusive Education

Modern classrooms contain learners with different abilities, backgrounds, and learning needs.

Professional development equips teachers to:

- Differentiate instruction

- Support learners with disabilities

- Address learning difficulties

- Promote equity and inclusion

5. Encourages Lifelong Learning

Teachers who embrace professional development become role models for lifelong learning.

This positive attitude influences learners to value continuous learning.

Principles of Effective Teacher Professional Development

Research identifies several characteristics of effective professional development.

1. Continuous

Professional learning should occur throughout a teacher's career rather than as a one-time event.

2. Relevant

Training should address teachers' actual classroom needs.

3. Collaborative

Teachers learn effectively by sharing ideas with colleagues.

Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) provide opportunities for collaborative learning.

4. Practice-Based

Professional development should focus on practical classroom application rather than theory alone.

5. Reflective

Teachers should regularly evaluate their instructional practices and identify areas for improvement.

Theories Supporting Teacher Professional Development

Adult Learning Theory (Malcolm Knowles)

Adults learn best when learning is:

- Relevant

- Practical

- Problem-centred

- Self-directed

Professional development should therefore solve real classroom challenges.

Reflective Practice (Donald Schön)

Excellent teachers continually reflect on:

- What worked?

- What failed?

- Why?

- How can instruction improve?

Reflection promotes continuous improvement.

Social Learning Theory (Albert Bandura)

Teachers learn by observing experienced colleagues.

Mentoring, coaching, and peer observation are based on this theory.

Constructivist Learning Theory

Teachers actively construct knowledge through experience rather than passively receiving information.

Professional learning should therefore involve discussion, collaboration, and classroom experimentation.

Teacher Professional Development within the Ghana Education Service

The Ghana Education Service recognizes professional development as essential for improving educational quality.

Examples include:

- School-Based INSET

- Cluster-Based INSET

- Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

- Subject-Based Workshops

- Curriculum Orientation Programmes

- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Points

- Mentoring for Newly Posted Teachers

- Monitoring and Coaching by School Improvement Support Officers (SISOs)

These initiatives strengthen teachers' ability to implement the Common Core Curriculum effectively.

Teacher Professional Development and the Common Core Curriculum

The Common Core Curriculum requires teachers to facilitate learning rather than simply deliver content.

Teachers must be competent in:

- Competency-based instruction

- Formative assessment

- School-Based Assessment (SBA)

- Differentiated instruction

- Learner-centred pedagogy

- ICT integration

- Project-based learning

Professional development helps teachers develop these competencies.

Practical Professional Development Strategies for Teachers

1. Participate Actively in PLCs

Professional Learning Communities allow teachers to:

- Share best practices

- Solve instructional problems

- Examine learner data

- Improve lesson delivery

2. Conduct Action Research

Teachers should investigate classroom challenges systematically.

Examples include:

- Improving reading fluency

- Increasing learner participation

- Reducing absenteeism

Action research enables evidence-based teaching improvements.

3. Observe Other Teachers

Peer observation provides opportunities to learn:

- Classroom management techniques

- Questioning strategies

- Lesson pacing

- Assessment methods

4. Read Professional Literature

Teachers should regularly read:

- Educational journals

- Curriculum guides

- Teaching manuals

- Research articles

Reading expands professional knowledge.

5. Use Educational Technology

Teachers can improve through:

- Online webinars

- MOOCs

- Virtual conferences

- Educational podcasts

- Professional networks

Technology makes professional learning more accessible.

6. Maintain a Reflective Journal

After each lesson, teachers can reflect on:

- What learners understood

- Areas of difficulty

- Improvements for future lessons

Reflection strengthens instructional effectiveness.

The Role of School Leaders

Headteachers play a critical role by:

- Organizing regular INSET programmes

- Supporting PLC meetings

- Encouraging peer coaching

- Providing constructive feedback

- Recognizing teacher excellence

- Creating a positive learning culture

Strong instructional leadership promotes teacher growth.

The Role of Parents and Communities

Although professional development primarily targets teachers, parents and communities can contribute by:

- Supporting school programmes

- Participating in educational forums

- Encouraging teacher appreciation

- Providing local learning resources

- Collaborating with schools to improve learner outcomes

Education thrives when schools and communities work together.

Case Study: Improving Literacy through Professional Development

A basic school in Ghana recorded consistently poor reading performance among Primary Three learners.

The School Improvement Support Officer (SISO) organized a series of school-based professional development sessions focusing on phonics instruction, guided reading, differentiated teaching, and formative assessment. Teachers also participated in weekly Professional Learning Community meetings to discuss learner progress and share effective strategies.

Within one academic year, classroom observations showed improved instructional practices, while literacy assessments indicated significant gains in learners' reading fluency and comprehension. Teachers reported increased confidence in delivering literacy lessons, and parents observed greater enthusiasm for reading at home.

This example demonstrates that targeted, collaborative professional development can lead to measurable improvements in both teaching quality and learner achievement.

Common Challenges in Teacher Professional Development

Despite its importance, several barriers limit effective professional development.

Limited Funding

Many schools struggle to organize regular training because of inadequate financial resources.

Possible solution: Increase investment in teacher development and encourage partnerships with NGOs, universities, and development agencies.

Heavy Teacher Workload

Teachers often have little time for professional learning.

Possible solution: Schedule protected time for professional development within the school calendar.

Inadequate Follow-Up

Some workshops end without classroom support.

Possible solution: Introduce coaching, mentoring, and follow-up classroom observations to reinforce new practices.

Resistance to Change

Some educators may be reluctant to adopt new teaching methods.

Possible solution: Foster a culture of collaboration, provide practical demonstrations, and highlight the benefits of improved instructional practices.

Limited ICT Skills

Some teachers require additional support to integrate digital tools into teaching.

Possible solution: Offer continuous digital literacy training and ensure schools have access to appropriate technologies where possible.

Best Practices for Effective Teacher Professional Development

Educational research recommends that professional development should:

1. Be continuous rather than occasional.

2. Address real classroom needs.

3. Include active participation and collaboration.

4. Be supported by coaching and mentoring.

5. Focus on improving learner outcomes.

6. Encourage reflection and action research.

7. Integrate technology where appropriate.

8. Align with curriculum reforms and national educational priorities.

When these principles are applied consistently, professional development becomes a powerful driver of school improvement.

Conclusion

Teacher Professional Development is one of the most effective investments a nation can make in its education system. Quality teachers are the foundation of quality education, and quality teaching depends on continuous learning.

In Ghana, the successful implementation of the Common Core Curriculum requires teachers who are reflective, innovative, technologically competent, and committed to lifelong professional growth. Professional development should therefore move beyond occasional workshops to become an ongoing process embedded in everyday school practice through mentoring, Professional Learning Communities, coaching, reflective practice, and action research.

When teachers continue to learn, they improve their instructional practices. When instructional practices improve, learners achieve better outcomes. Ultimately, strong professional development contributes to stronger schools, empowered communities, and national development.

Key Takeaways

1. Teacher Professional Development is a continuous process of improving knowledge, skills, and professional practice.

2. Effective professional development enhances teaching quality and learner achievement.

3. Collaboration through Professional Learning Communities strengthens instructional practice.

4. Reflection, mentoring, coaching, and action research are powerful tools for teacher growth.

5. The Common Core Curriculum requires continuous teacher learning to ensure effective implementation.

6. School leaders should create supportive environments that prioritize professional learning.

7. Technology expands opportunities for accessible and flexible professional development.

8. Parents and communities can support teacher development through active school partnerships.

9. Professional development should be practical, relevant, collaborative, and evidence-based.

10. Investing in teachers is one of the most sustainable ways to improve educational outcomes.

Call to Action

Whether you are a teacher, headteacher, School Improvement Support Officer, education student, policymaker, or parent, commit to promoting continuous professional learning. Attend training opportunities, participate actively in Professional Learning Communities, reflect on practice, share knowledge with colleagues, and embrace innovation in teaching. Every step taken to strengthen teachers' professional competence is a step toward improving learning for every child. Together, we can build classrooms where every learner thrives and every teacher continues to grow.

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10 Things 21st Century Teachers Do Differently - Aminuwrites PLC

10 Things Teachers Do Differently in the 21st Century Classroom

The role of the teacher has changed significantly in the 21st century. In the past, teachers were often viewed as the primary source of knowledge, delivering information while learners listened and memorized. Today, rapid technological advancements, diverse learning needs, and the demands of a globalized world have transformed teaching and learning. Modern teachers are expected to be facilitators, innovators, mentors, and lifelong learners.

Below are ten important ways teachers operate differently in today's classrooms.

1. Teachers Facilitate Learning Instead of Simply Delivering Information

The traditional teacher-centered approach has given way to learner-centered instruction. Rather than spending the entire lesson lecturing, teachers now guide learners to discover knowledge through inquiry, collaboration, discussion, and problem-solving activities.

The teacher's role is no longer to tell learners everything they need to know but to help them develop the skills needed to find, evaluate, and apply information independently.

2. Teachers Integrate Technology into Teaching and Learning

Technology has become an essential tool in modern education. Twenty-first-century teachers use computers, tablets, smartphones, educational applications, digital content, and online learning platforms to enhance instruction.

Technology enables teachers to make lessons more interactive, engaging, and accessible while preparing learners for a digital world.

3. Teachers Focus on Skills as Well as Content

Modern education emphasizes the development of critical 21st-century skills such as:

• Critical thinking
• Creativity
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Digital literacy
• Problem-solving

Teachers now design learning experiences that help learners acquire these competencies alongside academic knowledge.

4. Teachers Differentiate Instruction

Learners have different abilities, interests, backgrounds, and learning styles. Effective 21st-century teachers recognize these differences and adapt instruction accordingly.

Differentiation may involve:

• Varying teaching methods
• Using different learning materials
• Adjusting assessment tasks
• Providing additional support where necessary

This ensures that every learner has an opportunity to succeed.

5. Teachers Use Assessment to Improve Learning

Assessment is no longer viewed merely as a tool for grading learners. Modern teachers use assessment to identify strengths, diagnose learning gaps, provide feedback, and improve instruction.

Assessment for Learning (AfL) practices such as questioning, observation, peer assessment, and self-assessment help learners become active participants in their own learning.

6. Teachers Encourage Collaboration and Teamwork

In today's workplace, collaboration is highly valued. Therefore, teachers create opportunities for learners to work together through group discussions, projects, peer tutoring, and cooperative learning activities.

These experiences help learners develop interpersonal skills, leadership abilities, and respect for diverse perspectives.

7. Teachers Create Inclusive Learning Environments

Modern classrooms are diverse. Teachers strive to ensure that every learner feels valued, respected, and supported regardless of gender, ability, language, culture, or background.

Inclusive teachers use strategies that accommodate learners with different needs and ensure equitable participation in classroom activities.

8. Teachers Promote Learner Voice and Choice

Twenty-first-century teachers recognize that learners learn best when they have ownership of their learning.

Teachers therefore:

• Encourage learners to ask questions
• Allow choices in assignments
• Support learner-led projects
• Listen to learners' opinions

This increases motivation, engagement, and responsibility for learning.

9. Teachers Act as Coaches and Mentors

Beyond academic instruction, teachers play a crucial role in supporting learners' social and emotional development.

Modern teachers:

• Build positive relationships
• Provide guidance and encouragement
• Help learners develop resilience
• Support emotional well-being

A caring teacher can have a lasting impact on a learner's confidence and future success.

10. Teachers Engage in Continuous Professional Development

The education landscape is constantly evolving. Effective 21st-century teachers understand that learning does not stop after initial training.

They continuously improve their knowledge and skills through:

• Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
• Workshops and seminars
• Online courses
• Educational research
• Reflective practice

Lifelong learning enables teachers to remain effective and responsive to changing educational needs.

Conclusion

The 21st-century teacher is far more than a transmitter of knowledge. Today's teachers are facilitators, innovators, collaborators, mentors, and lifelong learners. By embracing technology, promoting inclusivity, focusing on skills development, and supporting learner-centered approaches, teachers are preparing learners not only for examinations but also for success in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

"The best 21st-century teachers do not simply teach lessons; they inspire learners to think, create, collaborate, and thrive in a rapidly changing world."

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12 - Month Financial Improvement Plan For Teachers - Aminuwrites PLC

12-Month Financial Improvement Plan for Teachers in Ghana

A Practical Roadmap to Financial Stability and Growth

This plan is designed for teachers who want to move from salary dependence to financial control and growth.

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Month 1 – Conduct a Personal Financial Audit

Activities:

Write down all income sources.

Record all monthly expenses.

List debts and savings.

Calculate your monthly balance.

Target:

Know exactly:

> Income – Expenses = Financial Position

Action:

Open a notebook or spreadsheet called “My Financial Growth Book.”

Month 2 – Create and Follow a Budget

Activities:

Categorize spending:

Essentials

Savings

Investments

Personal spending

Set spending limits.

Target:

Reduce unnecessary spending by 10–15%.

Action:

Track every cedi for 30 days.

Month 3 – Build an Emergency Fund

Activities:

Open a separate savings account or wallet.

Save consistently.

Target:

Save at least one month’s emergency reserve.

Action:

Automate transfers immediately after salary.

Month 4 – Eliminate Financial Leakages

Activities:

Review:

Impulse purchases

Excessive social spending

Unnecessary subscriptions

Frequent borrowing

Target:

Cut avoidable expenses.

Action:

Apply the 48-hour rule before nonessential purchases.

Month 5 – Develop an Extra Income Source

Activities:

Choose one:

Weekend tutoring

Educational writing

Printing services

Online teaching

Vacation classes

School support services

Target:

Earn additional monthly income

Action:

Launch one small side project.

Month 6 – Invest in Professional Growth

Activities:

Upgrade:

ICT skills

Assessment skills

Leadership

Communication

Target:

Complete at least one course or training.

Action:

Dedicate weekly learning hours.

Month 7 – Start Investing

Activities:

Study:

Treasury products

Mutual funds

Long-term savings plans

Target:

Begin investing consistently.

Action:

Start small and remain consistent.

Month 8 – Create a Debt Reduction Pla

Activities:

List all debts.

Pay highest-interest obligations first.

Target:

Reduce debt burden.

Action:

Avoid taking new unnecessary loans.

Month 9 – Strengthen Financial Discipline

Activities:

Review spending patterns.

Increase savings rate.

Target:

Save more than previous months.

Action:

Delay gratification.

Month 10 – Build Assets

Activities:

Focus on assets that can appreciate or generate value.

Examples:

Education business

Equipment for side work

Long-term investments

Target:

Own at least one income-supporting asset.

Month 11 – Review and Adjust

Activities:

Evaluate:

Income growth

Savings progress

Investment performance

Target:

Identify what worked.

Action:

Set improved financial targets.

Month 12 – Create Your 3-Year Wealth Plan

Activities:

Write goals for:

Home ownership

Further education

Investment growth

Retirement readiness

Target:

Build a long-term roadmap.

Action:

Create annual milestones.

Weekly Financial Habits for Teachers

✓ Save before spending

✓ Read one financial article/book chapter weekly

✓ Track expenses every Friday

✓ Avoid emotional spending

✓ Learn one new income skill every month

Teacher’s Wealth Principle:

Teach with passion. Earn with purpose. Save with discipline. Invest with patience.

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I can also prepare this as a beautiful printable PDF financial planner for teachers (with monthly tracking sheets and budget pages).

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7 Things NTC/NaSIA/NaCCA Look Out for in Learner's Exercise Book - Aminuwrites PLC

 

1. Correct Labelling of Book

Your Book should be labeled correctly with the name of the learner, the Subject & the class & the Academic Year.

2. Name of Subject 

The name of the subject should also be written in the Exercise Book. 

Kindly note that the official names of the subject should always be written. So instead of RME we should encourage learners to write Religious & Moral Education, etc

This helps learners to know how to spell the names of the subjects.

3. Date & Week

The exact date and week should be carefully written in the Exercise Book. 

We should gag against learners using short form of date such as 10/03/2026 nor 10 - 03 - 2026. 

We should instead encourage them to write it in full e.g. 10th March, 2026. 

Writing the date in full prevent misinterpretation. We were not all trained at the same place. In some jurisdiction, the Month comes before the day and year. 

So 10/03/2026 may mean two different things.

4. Alignment with Scheme of Learning & Learning Plan 

The Exercise should be in line with the Scheme of Learning. 

So for example if you have "Sources of Water" as a Substrand in the 8th Week, the Exercise in the 8th Week should also be about "Sources of Water".

Also, everything contained in Learner's Exercise Book should be readily available in the Curriculum.

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5. Strand, Substrand & Indicator 

The Strand, Substrand & and the Learning Indicator should be carefully written in learner's exercise book.

Remember, these should also be in alignment with what is contained in the Scheme of Learning and the Curriculum.

6. Exercises Marked

All the Exercises in the book should be carefully marked and feedback given. No exercise should be left unmarked whether it was given by you or another teacher. 

Remember to give Feedback to learners. Derogatory remarks are NOT Acceptable!

7. Corrections

All questions which were not answered correctly should be done again and marked.

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Five reasons your kids can't read - AminuWrites

 FIVE REASONS YOUR KIDS CAN'T READ

There are several reasons most kids cannot read. We are just going to look at the 5 most important. There could be more. But, these 5 are the most important: 

👉Lack of Phoneme Awareness 

Most kids have little or no knowledge in sounds, word formation, etc. It is worth noting that most kids in our schools can recite the letters of the Alphabet. The challenge is in the identification of these sounds, blending the sounds, etc. 

👉 Inadequate Reading Materials 

Most of the kids in our schools do not have access to a pool of reading materials. The challenge is bigger when you move to the State - owned schools or Public Schools. The materials are not just inadequate, but most of them are not age - appropriate. 

👉Poor Reading Environment 

Kids that are able to read without any difficulty are from classrooms which are Reading-Friendly. Kids love reading materials hanged in their classrooms. They do this unconsciously but at the end they benefit from the materials. 

👉Poor Reading Culture 

Kids from homes where adults read also become natural readers. The opposite is also true. Most of the kids in our schools do not read because, most of us as teachers do not read for them to emulate. Do you know the kids in your class do emulate some of the things we do? Try Pick & Act and you will understand what am talking about. 

If teachers read always, it will help build and develop reading culture in the kids. 

👉None Use of Technology 

There are several Apps that will help kids read unconsciously. Kids love technology. Give a kid your Smart Phone and you will understand what am talking about. Kids do not like reading from Books or Chalkboard for several hours. It's boring. 

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13 Classroom Management Tips Every Teacher Should Know

1. **Establish Clear Expectations:** Set clear and consistent rules and expectations for behavior, academic performance, and classroom procedures from the beginning of the school year.

2. **Positive Reinforcement:** Use positive reinforcement techniques like praise, rewards, and recognition to encourage desired behaviors and academic achievement.

3. **Classroom Layout:** Organize the physical space to facilitate learning, minimize distractions, and allow for easy movement within the classroom.

4. **Effective Communication:** Maintain open and respectful communication with students. Listen to their concerns and address them appropriately.

5. **Consistency:** Be consistent in enforcing rules and consequences to create a predictable and fair learning environment.

6. **Engagement Strategies:** Incorporate engaging teaching methods and activities to keep students interested and focused on learning.

7. **Time Management:** Plan lessons effectively, allocate time wisely, and maintain a well-structured schedule to maximize instructional time.

8. **Conflict Resolution:** Develop strategies for resolving conflicts among students and between students and teachers in a constructive manner.

9. **Classroom Routines:** Establish daily routines and procedures to create a sense of order and predictability in the classroom.

10. **Classroom Materials:** Ensure that all necessary materials and resources are readily available to support teaching and learning.

11. **Flexibility:** Be adaptable and willing to adjust your teaching approach based on the needs and dynamics of your students.

12. **Student Engagement:** Encourage active participation and involvement of all students in classroom activities to maintain a positive and inclusive atmosphere.

13. **Professional Development:** Continuously seek opportunities for professional growth and development in classroom management techniques.

Remember that effective classroom management is a skill that can be refined over time through experience and ongoing reflection.

International Literacy Day - AminuWrites Tv

International Literacy Day is observed on September 8th each year. It was established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1966 to promote literacy and raise awareness about the importance of literacy for individuals and societies worldwide.

Activities that can be done on International Literacy Day include:

1. **Promoting Literacy Programs:** Organize or support literacy programs in your community to help individuals of all ages improve their reading and writing skills.

2. **Educational Workshops:** Conduct workshops, seminars, or webinars on literacy-related topics, including the benefits of literacy, reading habits, and effective teaching methods.

3. **Book Drives:** Collect and donate books to schools, libraries, or organizations that promote literacy. Encourage others to do the same.

4. **Reading Campaigns:** Host reading events, book clubs, or reading challenges to encourage people to read more and discover the joy of reading.

5. **Awareness Campaigns:** Use social media, posters, and other communication channels to spread awareness about literacy issues, such as the importance of eradicating illiteracy and ensuring access to quality education for all.

6. **Supporting Literacy Organizations:** Donate to or volunteer with organizations dedicated to promoting literacy, both locally and globally.

7. **Advocacy:** Advocate for policies and initiatives that promote literacy, such as increased funding for education and improved access to books and educational resources.

8. **Community Engagement:** Engage with your local community to identify and address literacy challenges and opportunities.

9. **Partnerships:** Collaborate with schools, libraries, NGOs, and businesses to create literacy-related initiatives and events.

10. **Storytelling:** Share stories of individuals who have overcome literacy challenges or who have made significant contributions to promoting literacy.

Remember, the goal of International Literacy Day is to raise awareness about the importance of literacy and to take action to improve literacy rates worldwide. Activities can vary widely based on the resources and opportunities available in your community.

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21 Lessons from Goals By Brian Tracy - AminuwritesTv

21 LESSONS FROM GOALS BY BRIAN TRACY 

1. Get Started: Unlock Your Potential—Always remember that your true potential is unlimited. Whatever you have accomplished in life up to now has only been preparation for the amazing things you can accomplish in the future.

2. Take Charge of Your Life—You are completely responsible for everything you are today, for everything you think, say, and do, and for everything you become from this moment forward. Refuse to make excuses or to blame others. Instead, make progress toward your goals every day.

3. Clarify Your Values—Your innermost values and convictions define you as a person. Take the time to think through what you really believe in and care about in each area of your life. Refuse to deviate from what you feel is right for you.

4. Analyze Your Beliefs—Your beliefs about your own abilities and about the world around you will have more of an impact on your feelings and actions than any other factor. Make sure that your beliefs are positive and consistent with achieving everything that is possible for you.

5. Create Your Own Future—Imagine that you have no limitations on what you can do, be, or have in the months and years ahead. Think about and plan your future as if you had all the resources you needed to create any life that you desire.

6. Determine Your True Goals—Decide for yourself what you really want to accomplish in every area of your life. Clarity is essential for happiness and high-performance living.

7. Decide Upon Your Major Definite Purpose—You need a central purpose to build your life around. There must be a single goal that will help you to achieve your other goals more than any other. Decide what it is for you and work on it all the time.

8. Start at the Beginning—Do a careful analysis of your starting point before you set off toward the achievement of your goal. Determine your exact situation today and be both honest and realistic about what you want to accomplish in the future.

9. Set and Achieve All Your Financial Goals—Conduct a complete financial analysis of your life and then decide how much you want to earn in the years ahead and how much you want to be worth when you retire. These goals cannot be left to chance.

10. Become an Expert in Your Field—You have within you, right now, the ability to be one of the very best at what you do, to join the top 10 percent in your field. Set this as a goal, work on it every day, and never stop working at it until you get there.

11. Improve Your Family Life and Relationships—Decide to create and enjoy a wonderful life with your family and the people who are important to you. Imagine an ideal lifestyle and begin today to do all the things that will make it possible in the future.

12. Optimize Your Health and Wellness—Make a decision to live a long, happy, healthy life, characterized by high levels of energy and fitness. Decide how you would look and feel if your health was perfect, and then make a plan to achieve it.

13. Measure Your Progress—Set clear benchmarks, measures, and scorecards for yourself on the road to your goals. These measures help you to assess how well you are doing and enable you to make necessary adjustments and corrections as you go along.

14. Remove the Roadblocks—Success boils down to the ability to solve problems and remove obstacles on the path to your goal. Fortunately, problem solving is a skill you can master with practice and thereby achieve your goals faster than you ever thought possible.

15. Associate with the Right People—Your choices of people with whom to live, work, and socialize will have more of an effect on your success than any other factor. Resolve today to associate only with people you like, respect, and admire. Fly with the eagles if you want to be an eagle yourself.

16. Make a Plan of Action—An ordinary person with a well-thought-out plan will run circles around a genius without one. Your ability to plan and organize in advance will enable you to accomplish even the biggest and most complex goals.

17. Manage Your Time Well—Learn how to double and triple your productivity, performance, and output by practicing practical and proven time management principles. Always set priorities before you begin and then concentrate on the most valuable use of your time.

18. Review Your Goals Daily—Take time every day, every week, every month to review and reevaluate your goals and objectives. Make sure that you are still on track and that you are still working toward what is important to you. Be prepared to modify your goals and plans with new information.

19. Visualize Your Goals Continually—Direct the movies of your mind. Your imagination is your preview of your life’s coming attractions. Repeatedly “see” your goals as if they already existed. Your clear, exciting mental images activate all your mental powers and attract your goals into your life.

20. Activate Your Superconscious Mind—You have within you and around you an incredible power that will bring you everything and anything you want or need. Take the time regularly to tap into this amazing source of ideas and insights for goal attainment.

21. Persist Until You Succeed—In the final analysis, your ability to persist longer than anyone else is the one quality that will guarantee great success in life. Persistence is self-discipline in action and the true measure of your belief in yourself. Resolve in advance that you will never, never give up!

20 Lessons from the Secrets of the Millionaire Mind - AminuwritesTv

20 Lessons From the Book “Secrets Of the Millionaire Mind”

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1. If you’re not doing as well as you’d like, all that means is there’s something you don’t know.

2. It’s not what we don’t know that prevents us from succeeding; it’s what we know that just ain’t so that is our greatest obstacle.

3. If you want to move to a higher level of life, you have to be willing to let go of some of your old ways of thinking and being and adopt new ones.

4. I have a saying: “It’s not enough to be in the right place at the right time. You have to be the right person in the right place at the right time.

5. The key to success is to raise your own energy; when you do, people will naturally be attracted to you. And when they show up, bill ’em!

6. These four quadrants are the physical world, the mental world, the emotional world, and the spiritual world.

7. A lack of money is never, ever, ever a problem. A lack of money is merely a symptom of what is going on underneath.

8. Your financial blueprint consists primarily of the information or ‘programming’ you received in the past, and especially as a young child.

9. The first element of change is awareness. You can’t change something unless you know it exists.

10. The second element of change is understanding. By understanding where your ‘way of thinking’ originates, you can recognize that it has to come from outside you.

11. The third element of change is disassociation. Once you realize this way of thinking isn’t you, you can separate yourself from it and choose in the present whether to keep it or let it go—based on who you are today, and where you want to be tomorrow.

12. If your motivation for acquiring money or success comes from a nonsupportive root such as fear, anger, or the need to ‘prove’ yourself, your money will never bring you happiness.

13. Money can’t make you something you already are.

No thought lives in your head rent-free.

14. You have to believe that you are the one who creates your success, that you are the one who creates your mediocrity, and that you are the one creating your struggle around money and success.

15 . Your field of focus determines what you find in life.

16. If you want to get rich, focus on making, keeping, and investing your money. If you want to be poor, focus on spending your money.

17. Again, energy is contagious: either you affect people or infect people.

18. Resenting promotion is one of the greatest obstacles to success.

19. The size of the problem is never the issue—what matters is the size of you!

20. Living based in security is living based in fear.

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20 Wealth Lessons from “The Psychology of Money” by Morgan Housel 👇

1. No One’s Crazy

"Your personal experiences with money make up maybe 0.00000001% of what’s happened in the world, but maybe 80% of how you think the world works.” 

2. Luck & Risk

“Luck and risk are both the reality that every outcome in life is guided by forces other than individual effort. They are so similar that you can’t believe in one without equally respecting the other. 

They both happen because the world is too complex to allow 100% of your actions to dictate 100% of your outcomes.” 

3. Never Enough

“Life isn’t any fun without a sense of enough. Happiness, as it’s said, is just results minus expectations.” 

4. Confounding Compounding

“If something compounds—if a little growth serves as the fuel for future growth—a small starting base can lead to results so extraordinary they seem to defy logic. 

It can be so logic-defying that you underestimate what’s possible, where growth comes from, and what it can lead to.” 

5. Getting Wealthy vs. Staying Wealthy

“There are a million ways to get wealthy … but there’s only one way to stay wealthy: some combination of frugality and paranoia.” 

6. Tails, You Win

“A lot of things in business and investing work this way. Long tails—the farthest ends of a distribution of outcomes—have tremendous influence in finance, where a small number of events can account for the majority of outcomes.” 

7. Freedom

“The ability to do what you want, when you want, with who you want, for as long as you want, is priceless. It is the highest dividend money pays.” 

8. Man in the Car Paradox

“No one is impressed with your possessions as much as you are.” 

9. Wealth is What You Don’t See

“Spending money to show people how much money you have is the fastest way to have less money.” 

10. Save Money

“Building wealth has little to do with your income or investment returns, and lots to do with your savings rate.” 

11. Reasonable > Rational

“Do not aim to be coldly rational when making financial decisions. Aim to just be pretty reasonable. Reasonable is more realistic and you have a better chance of sticking with it for the long run, which is what matters most when managing money.” 

12. Surprise!

“The correct lesson to learn from surprises is that the world is surprising. Not that we should use past surprises as a guide to future boundaries; that we should use past surprises as an admission that we have no idea what might happen next.” 

13. Room for Error

“Margin of safety—you can also call it room for error or redundancy—is the only effective way to safely navigate a world that is governed by odds, not certainties. And almost everything related to money exists in that kind of world.” 

14. You’ll Change

“Long-term planning is harder than it seems because people’s goals and desires change over time.” 

15. Nothing’s Free

“Everything has a price, but not all prices appear on labels.” 

16. You & Me

“Beware taking financial cues from people playing a different game than you are.” 

17. The Seduction of Pessimism

“Optimism sounds like a sales pitch. Pessimism sounds like someone trying to help you.” 

18. When You’ll Believe Anything

“Stories are, by far, the most powerful force in the economy. They are the fuel that can let the tangible parts of the economy work or the brake that holds our capabilities back.”

19. The value of money 

“Money's greatest intrinsic value—and this can't be overstated—is its ability to give you control over your time. Use money to gain control over your time, because not having control of your time is such a powerful and universal drag on happiness." 

20. Watch your feelings

“Richard Feynman, the great physicist, once said, “Imagine how much harder physics would be if electrons had feelings.” Well, investors have feelings”

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