A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 10, 2018

The quest to improve pedagogy, and in turn learner outcomes, is a focus of many schools. The key to future-proofing education is to empower students to not only think, but to apply their thinking in relevant ways to demonstrate what has been learned. Reflection in Teacher Education: Towards Definition and Implementation.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 21, 2025

She teaches concepts as wide-ranging as American Sign Language, critical thinking, typing, conducting research and writing in cursive. Its the best-kept secret in education, to be a school librarian, Rhue says with pride. I had earned my masters in the art of teaching elementary education. I'm an educator.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

No matter what education circle you are in, AI is likely a topic of conversation. Some see it as the holy grail of education, and this has manifested in countless books and presentations, especially at technology conferences. Concerns center on its potential to replace human interaction and critical thinking skills.

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Political Science Now

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Pedagogy and the Textbook in Political Science By Noele Crossley , University College London How can textbooks be deployed in a way that boosts active learning and critical thinking? The post Pedagogy and the Textbook in Political Science appeared first on.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 6, 2014

This technique typically makes students uncomfortable at first as they have become so conditioned by our traditional culture of education where they would rather be spoon-fed information instead of having to think. best practices inquiry New Milford High School pedagogy science Tahreen Chowdhury'

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 9, 2010

As an educational leader I feel compelled to address this statement as I am tasked with hiring, observing, mentoring, evaluating, and supporting teachers on a daily basis. Designs lessons that foster critical thinking skills and cognitive growth through authentic-based practices. Do not settle for being good.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Here is a quick summary: D evelopment: As educators we must always model life-long learning for our students and continually pursue avenues for growth. Educators must diligently strive to eliminate the excuses, collaborate, and respect one another. Instruction Best Practices Pedagogy Opinion'

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

For instance, play in early education reinforces the development of social-emotional skills and critical thinking. In early education, where Clements specializes, he usually constructs intentional lessons, and then sets up the classroom so that as students are playing, they bump into mathematics at every turn.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 18, 2012

On Friday morning I attended a session facilitated by Dr. Gary Stager , a progressive educator whose work I have come to know over the past couple of years. Gary’s message is one that resonates with me and many other educators who frequent digital spaces. All around the world there are ideas that are put into action.

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Teaching Anthropology

APRIL 13, 2024

The educational model was started in medical schools where clinical scenarios required students to think practically and collaboratively to develop important critical thinking skills. Currents in Teaching and Learning , Special Issue: Digital Pedagogies 12(2), 33-43. Fukuzawa, S.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

But a growing chorus of education advocates has been arguing that phonics isnt enough. They say that being able to decode the letters and read words is critically important, but students also need to make sense of the words. Some educators are calling for schools to adopt a curriculum that emphasizes content along with phonics.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It fosters critical thinking, problem-solving skills and a deeper understanding of mathematical principles by placing students as active learners rather than passive recipients of information. It encouraged teachers to design learning experiences that engaged students in meaningful mathematical thinking and problem-solving.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 21, 2017

Below are some key elements commonly associated with an entrepreneurial mindset: Initiative Risk-taking Creativity Flexibility Critical thinking Problem Solving Resilience Innovation The elements above can be directly applied to your role as an educator. Be a continuous and curious learner This is a no-brainer for educators.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Teaching is more than delivering contentits about modeling humanity, and my apology that day reshaped my understanding of educations deeper purpose. Education as a Humanizing Practice In Pedagogy of the Oppressed , Paulo Freire argues that education should make students more human.

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Pedagogy and Formation

JUNE 28, 2024

In this post I want to address what I see as the tension for people of faith between three well known concepts, 'Open-mindedness', 'Critical thinking' and 'Indoctrination'. Educating the whole child, involves many things, but the role of faith in their (and our) lives must be central and obvious.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 26, 2023

If asked to assess the current posture of higher education leaders across the nation, it would be reasonable to describe it as a “defensive crouch.” As educators and administrators, we must address this public perception issue because colleges of arts and sciences are the beating hearts of many universities.

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ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2024

As such, many students enter college and the workforce not having enough practice in key critical thinking skills that they need to be innovative problem-solvers and effective communicators. That end-to-end process is creative thinking. How can we help educators overcome the fear of the unknown regarding AI?

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ED Surge

MAY 8, 2023

But Barclay — a former Virginia math educator of the year — thought back to his own experience with a discouraging middle school teacher and decided to think through what the student was saying rather than dismiss it. So I’ve been wondering: What do we know about the science behind good math education? Barclay says.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 26, 2021

18, I posted in two Facebook groups devoted to college pedagogy. Desperately, as a new year and new semester get underway, we need widespread institutional acknowledgment that the world of Covid-19 has demanded not just more emotional and physical energy from educators, but also more of their cash, for education to function.

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ED Surge

MARCH 13, 2023

Professors and lecturers from MIT and the Education University of Hong Kong (EDUHK) provided 78 hours of training to the first batch of teachers to explore and learn the CoolThink curriculum. CoolThink is a milestone in STEM education in Hong Kong, providing a comprehensive and proven framework for computational thinking and coding education.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 17, 2019

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the percentage of 3- to 5-year-olds enrolled in full-day education programs has risen from 47 percent in 2000 to 54 percent in 2016. This includes activities that emphasize exploration and cooperation as well as developing critical thinking skills.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Name: Caleb Brown Age: 20 College: Clemson University Area of study: History, secondary education Intends to teach: Social studies Hometown: Rock Hill, South Carolina EdSurge: What is one of your earliest memories of a teacher? Wright would come to mind as an example of how to do education right. Was there a specific moment or a story?

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ED Surge

AUGUST 3, 2023

The introduction of generative AI into society shines a bright spotlight on these educators. Soon, they will have to understand it, regulate its use and also implement it in their own pedagogy. So education leaders are investing in new training and professional development for teachers on the best use cases for AI.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

A curriculum expert who reviewed the pedagogy explained to me that the unit was “weak” and does not meet Common Core standards as the creator claimed. Higher Education. Individual worksheets or games were excluded because they cannot be expected to fulfill so many educational goals. Such a lifesaver!”

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In partnership with the Center for Global Education at Asia Society , the League of Innovative Schools has launched innovation study tours –– a learning opportunity focused on deeper learning and equity. Education at Asia Society. Tony Jackson Vice president for the Center for Global Education at Asia Society.

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Psych Learning Curve

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The new PhD (The Chronicle of Higher Education) Many doctoral students will not go on to tenure-track professorships, so why should they devote their grad school years to producing a traditional dissertation mainly of value inside academe? However, these are often reserved for contrived examples that are considered safe for the classroom.

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Anthropology News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In a few minutes, I would be arriving on Dongmen Island with a group of strangers to collaborate on an educational program called by its conveners “ a summer utopia with humanistic knowledge.” They draw a diverse student body in terms of ages, places of origin, and education levels.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 15, 2014

This past year was eventful in education – we saw new measures to connect schools around the country , concepts like maker spaces, design thinking, and coding make their way into the mainstream, and teachers become more tech-savvy and connected. Looking to 2015, what will the new year bring for the future of education?

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ED Surge

MARCH 19, 2025

Educators play a vital role in shaping meaningful and impactful learning opportunities for students through emerging technologies like AI. These schools are working to equip educators and students with essential skills to harness the power of AI in an increasingly modern technological world.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 21, 2024

In an education world obsessed with standardization, the pursuit of "best practices" reigns supreme. They offer a seemingly foolproof formula, eliminating the need for critical thinking and tailored solutions. It encourages experimentation, research-based pedagogy, and data-enhanced decision-making.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

Pedagogy trumps technology. The key to future-proofing education is to get kids to think. Challenging learners through complex problem solving and activities that involve critical thinking is extremely important, but they also must be afforded opportunities to apply their learning in relevant ways.

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All Things Pedagogical

DECEMBER 18, 2024

All of us in education know that HigherEd is in a state of real crisis. So what happens now is that folk who are actually doing innovative and inclusive pedagogy, or supporting inclusive pedagogy are being told by their institutions they dont have budget for their experience and ideas. Um everyone, and tons did.

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Anthropology News

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

I read the WhatsApp message on my phone from “Reyna,” a Nicaraguan English teacher who was part of my engaged ethnographic case study on Global English discourse and language-teacher education in Nicaragua’s rural north. My goal was to learn if an engaged pedagogy supported critical changes to teachers’ emerging teacher praxis.

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C3 Teachers

MAY 23, 2022

Therefore, when I learned that I would be teaching a social studies assessment course as part of a cross-content assessment course this spring, I started thinking about some of the tension points surrounding not only teacher education, but also student assessment. 6; Love, 2019). than to disclose their perspective on abortion.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2018

That’s prompted new Janesville Schools Superintendent Steve Pophal to enact a plan to give kids the critical thinking and specialized skills he hopes will help them meet local business needs while avoiding the trap of low-skill, low-wage work that accounts for a growing share of the city’s economy. That compares with a 1.6

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Cult of Pedagogy

MARCH 6, 2025

administration, the Department of Education launched a portal it has nicknamed the “End DEI Portal.” This webpage demonstrates that President Trumps Department of Education is putting power back in the hands of parents. Fear to silence educators. Listen to this post as a podcast: Sponsored by Listenwise.

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Living Geography

DECEMBER 4, 2024

GEODEM-AI addresses democratic principles, civic engagement, and social responsibility of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in geographic information, by offering interactive multimedia training materials for teachers and educators based on real-world civic applications, with the aim to foster active citizenship and civic participation.

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