A Principal's Reflections

JULY 26, 2012

I highly recommend both of these book at any educators who is interested about the science behind motivation or overcoming resistance to become and indispensable component of an educational organization. The current education movement is laden with "if-then" rewards and a carrots & sticks approach to motivation.

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Education Artifacts Cultures Leadership 304

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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Library Charter School Education Lesson Plan 105

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 3, 2024

It also ensures that education remains dynamic and meaningful, preparing students to make informed decisions and contribute positively to society. Hence, nurturing relevant thinking is essential for equipping young minds with the competence to transform knowledge into action and meet the demands of the future head-on.

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Critical Thinking Pedagogy Project-Based Learning Cultures 464

TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Civic education is the cornerstone of a functioning democracy, yet recent evaluations reveal significant gaps in how it is taught across the nation. However, recent studies indicate that many states are falling short of providing students with the educational foundation needed for active civic participation.

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Civics Teaching Civic Engagement Social Studies 98

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 22, 2013

Many of these conversations focused on my own son’s use of technology as a catalyst for creativity, problem solving, and critical thinking developed by playing Minecraft and using iMovie to storyboard and create his own movies. The two lead themes that students could choose from were ancient Egypt and Mars.

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Critical Thinking Project-Based Learning Educational Technology Elementary School 358

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 18, 2015

Adapted from an article I co-authored, Real-World Ready: Leveraging Digital Tools Digital tools are transforming essential elements of the education space. Enable learning about information and research : Research projects will always require substantive research, accurate and relevant synthesis, and defined audience-oriented approaches.

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Teaching Artifacts Critical Thinking Educational Technology 419

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 18, 2021

After years of discussion, New York City announced in October 2021 that it is overhauling gifted and talented programs, eliminating the testing of thousands of 4-year olds and the city’s separate education system of schools and classrooms for students who score high on this one test. Among Hispanic students, it’s 5 percent.

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Research Education Elementary School Public School 145

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 16, 2024

Educators often express the challenge of keeping students focused and interested in the learning process. However, research provides a beacon of hope, offering valuable insights into fostering a thriving learning environment. The Educational Psychologist, 39(1), 18-24. Engaging students today is a complex task. Fredricks, A.

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Critical Thinking Research Education 425

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 9, 2024

Packed with practical examples, research-based strategies, and stories, any educator can find the most effective way to personalize learning. Here is the synopsis: Not Just One Way Are you an educator stuck in the traditional teaching or leadership mold, yearning for a spark to reignite your passion? Join the revolution.

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Tradition Critical Thinking Cultures Leadership 409

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Housed in the dining room for ease of access by all, the copper and cream books with gold trim were a staple resource for my brothers and me when we had to do any research for school work. Conversations with students confirm the craving for education that aligns with real-world needs and enables meaningful contributions. Are you in?

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Tradition Critical Thinking High School Research 487

Dr. Shannon Doak

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been heralded as a transformative force. In that earlier post, I highlighted the superficial adoption of technology in education, where tools were used to digitize traditional methods without fostering genuine innovation. in effect size.

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Education Project-Based Learning Tradition Critical Thinking 80

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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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

This comes at a time when media literacy education isn’t available to most students, the report finds, and their ability to distinguish between objective and biased information sources is weak. Throughout the study, students who had any amount of media literacy education did better on the study’s test questions than their peers.

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Civics Psychology Critical Thinking Teaching 145

TeachThought

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Harnessing Kairos: Balancing Structured Time and Learning Velocity in K-12 Classrooms Time in education is about more than minutes on the clock or adhering to rigid schedules. Educational philosopher Shari Tishman describes this beautifully in her work, Slow Observation: The Art and Practice of Learning.

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Lesson Plan Critical Thinking K-12 Teaching 268

NCHE

APRIL 1, 2025

The National Council for History Education (NCHE) is excited to announce a new partnership with the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources program (TPS). The Great Plains region is one of six across the country whose role is to provide subgrants to organizations seeking to include Library resources in their educational programming.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 22, 2017

In the real world of education efficacy matters and it is important that this is part of the larger conversation when it comes to digital. Research Research is prevalent in education for a reason. Now, there is good research and bad. Statements and claims didn’t cut it and this was more than fair. I get that.

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Cultures Interactive Learning Research Critical Thinking 384

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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Teaching Charter School Social Studies Geography 137

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 28, 2020

What stands out for me is how readers remain interested in basic research into how kids learn, from reading to critical thinking to collaborating with peers. Thank you to everyone who has read and commented on my weekly stories about education data and research. How the last recession affected higher education.

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Research Tutoring Education Critical Thinking 119

TeachThought

JULY 20, 2024

Discussions and Debates: To encourage critical thinking, engage students in conversations about AI ethics, societal impacts, and future possibilities. See also 10 Roles For Artificial Intelligence In Education 2. ’ to encourage deep thinking.

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Teaching K-12 Critical Thinking History 314

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 10, 2018

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. A great deal of research reviewed by Lew & Schmidt (2011) in their study suggests the positive impact of reflective writing on cognitive development.

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Pedagogy Lesson Plan Critical Thinking Research 402

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 5, 2013

They are unbiased in their approach to educate citizens on numerous topics, with education being one of them. For many misguided and misinformed reasons, politicians think that the education system in the United States is not up to par. The centerpiece of the majority of education reform efforts is standardized testing.

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Critical Thinking Economics High School History 337

TeachThought

JUNE 5, 2024

Questioning in the Classroom: An Updated Guide by Terry Heick If the ultimate goal of education is for students to be able to answer questions effectively, then focusing on content and response strategies makes sense. Education is thought to have focused (without having been there, who knows for sure?)

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Critical Thinking Tradition Artifacts Cultures 328

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Its an approach some researchers think is too often missing from the classroom. Even among researchers, this can cause bulimic partisan commitments to one or the other, he adds. Its unfortunate, because research has shown that they are deeply connected, Clements says. But whats meant by play?

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K-12 Pedagogy Teaching Elementary School 121

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 30, 2019

What stands out for me is how popular education trends, from social-emotional learning to school discipline, aren’t standing up to scientific scrutiny. The research evidence for education technology continues to be weak. Scientific research on how to teach critical thinking contradicts education trends.

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Research Education Critical Thinking Psychology 98

ED Surge

MAY 15, 2024

Educators face the challenge of engaging students in STEM amidst limited resources. STEM education is not just about science and math; it develops skills such as creativity, communication, empathy and critical thinking that complement technologies like generative AI and coding.

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Education K-12 Critical Thinking Public School 136

TeachThought

MARCH 30, 2024

“He was Research Assistant at Princeton (1940-1941), Professor of Theoretical Physics at Cornell University (1945-1950), Visiting Professor and thereafter appointed Professor of Theoretical Physics at the California Institute of Technology (1950-1959).” According to nobelprize.org , Feynman obtained his B.Sc.

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Critical Thinking Teaching Research Education 320

TCI

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

With the right HQIM, students develop critical thinking skills, engage meaningfully with historical content, and become informed citizens ready to tackle complex societal issues. Equip your team with the tools they need to make informed decisions that benefit both students and educators.

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Social Studies Primary Sources Civics Professional Development 98

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

That’s why I’m convinced that we as a nation have to prioritize civics education in schools to encourage civic engagement, empathy and critical thinking to sustain our constitutional democracy. Unlike the majority of my peers, I am receiving a robust civics education, but it is largely outside of school.

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Civics Civic Engagement Museum Government 98

TCI

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

But what exactly makes learning truly “active,” and why are educators embracing this approach? Research shows that active learning increases student performance, reduces failure rates, and fosters deeper critical thinking. times less likely to fail than those in traditional lecture-based classes.

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K-12 Education Critical Thinking Tradition 52

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

A growing number of high school students are looking for opportunities to do academic research, hoping to add ‘published author’ to their list of achievements when they apply to colleges. But experts say that the trend of high school research, while well-intentioned, has plenty of pitfalls. They may be playing sports.

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High School Research Research Skills Private School 122

ED Surge

JANUARY 13, 2025

Research shows students are more engaged when they connect the learning to their strengths, abilities, preferences and interests. Research suggests that student outcomes can improve when direct instruction is combined with opportunities for practice paired with timely feedback.

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EdTech Critical Thinking Teaching Research 97

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2013

When moving to initiate sustainable change that will cultivate innovation acquire necessary resources, provide support (training, feedback, advice), empower educators through a certain level of autonomy, communicate effectively, and implement a shared decision-making practice. That and being digitally resilient.

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Leadership Professional Development Educational Technology Critical Thinking 291

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 3, 2011

Case studies promote the following skills that are at the heart of authentic learning: problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. MS Office applications, Internet research, trend/statistical Analysis, etc.) and higher-order thinking skills (i.e. They expose students to real-life issues.

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Project-Based Learning Interactive Learning Critical Thinking Teaching 272

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 10, 2019

The latest research comes from the Reboot Foundation, which released a study in June 2019 that shows a negative connection between a nation’s performance on international assessments and 15-year-olds’ self-reported use of technology in school. That’s the equivalent of a year of education or an entire grade level.

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Research Critical Thinking Educational Technology Economics 112

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. Journal of Research and Practice of College Teaching. Fukuzawa, S. Special issue: Innovative Teaching Personal Essays, 3, 2, 8-14.

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Archaeology Anthropology Museum Pedagogy 264

ED Surge

JANUARY 16, 2025

Educators have talked for years about students shortening attention spans and how kids struggle to follow the most basic of instructions. Hardwired to Like Likes One of the reasons young people have a tough time unplugging from social media is that their brains are driven by dopamine, says researcher Laura Marciano.

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K-12 Middle School Critical Thinking High School 117

ED Surge

MARCH 6, 2023

Fortunately, the education sector had time to smooth out some of these wrinkles, especially with improved connectivity and advancing technology such as artificial intelligence (AI). EdSurge: How does Qualcomm fit into the equation of advancing the education sector? We feel this is what’s next for digital education.

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K-12 Education Human Rights EdTech 141