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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

k12 Digest

Mind, brain and education science combines knowledge in the fields of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and education to inform methods of teaching and explore the impact of those strategies on learning, helping to transform the field of education. Lets examine a few examples from the research.

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Young minds: New teachers’ impact on equitable science learning

eSchool News

U-M researchers found that new educators are pioneering paths in science education by offering opportunities for scientific conversations, innovative learning strategies and encouraging children to become active participants in scientific exploration.

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How Teachers Are Making Computer Science Click

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A first grade teacher with no formal CS background, she jumped at the chance to explore how computer science principles could enhance early literacy instruction — and ended up transforming her classroom in the process. Yet the seamless functioning of these tasks relies on a skilled computer science workforce.

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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

k12 Digest

Mind, brain and education science combines knowledge in the fields of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and education to inform methods of teaching and explore the impact of those strategies on learning, helping to transform the field of education. Lets examine a few examples from the research.

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5 online resources to beat the summer slide

eSchool News

These tools offer interactive lessons, personalized learning paths, and fun activities that reinforce what students learned during the school year–without making summer feel like school. Khan Academy : Khan Academy’s free online platform offers comprehensive lessons in math, science, history, and more.

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Engaging Experiential Learning Activities for Students

Teach Hub

Whether working with younger or older students, hands-on activities can make a huge difference in engagement, retention , and critical thinking. By engaging in these dynamic activities, students are empowered to connect academic concepts with practical applications, enriching and transforming their educational journey.

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How to integrate environmental concepts into every subject

eSchool News

The activity I built required students to quietly journal outside, using prompts driven by ELA, art, and social studies standards. This project encompassed science, data collection, SEL, ELA, social studies, and math. This was in 2021, in the midst of the disruptions created by COVID and the climate crisis alike.