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SSA Online College Prep
AUGUST 31, 2023
Our methods help to improve higher-order and critical thinking skills ! We encourage epiphanies in our students At SSA, we spend a lot of time trying to get kids to have an epiphany. You have the knowledge; we’ll help you make connections ! Find out more on our blog !
SSA Online College Prep
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Mistakes are essential in learning I think the most important element of the way that we teach at SSA is let the kids know that this is a safe space to make mistakes. Making this part of the learning process is the same thing that we do at SSA when we’re working with our students. Find out more on our blog ! So that’s just normal.
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SSA Online College Prep
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
The Advantages of Our Small Class Sizes No more than five students in a class At SSA, we cap our class sizes at 5 students. Capping keeps students engaged ! We foster a collaborative environment. Find out more on our blog ! A major advantage of this is that it is a lot more fun to teach, since the kids are a lot more engaged.
SSA Online College Prep
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
We follow a 80/20 rule : teachers talk only 20% of the time, listen 80%! We ensure that, when our students are right, they know ! Find out more on our blog ! Talk as Little As Possible to Let Students More Actively Learn! The less teachers talk, the better! One key thing that I try to do: talk as little as possible.
SSA Online College Prep
AUGUST 28, 2023
We encourage a growth mindset ! We focus on grit and resilience ! To learn more, check out our blog ! How Our Classroom Atmosphere Helps Students Learn One of the things that sets us apart is our belief in creating a positive learning space and the influence that that has on the quality of learning that kids are able to have.
SSA Online College Prep
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The More Students Think Critically, the More They Retain Critical thinking means seeing the big picture Critical thinking is one of the things that we care most about at SSA. SSA teachers will ask questions that actually inform critical thinking skills: “What does this information do for us?” Find out more on our blog !
SSA Online College Prep
MARCH 13, 2023
Every student has gaps in their knowledge. It’s our job to fill those holes ! Why teach what the student already knows? We take care to know where each student might have knowledge gaps so that we can best help them. Find out more on our blog ! Thinking Critically Helps Students Retain Information!
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