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Understanding cognitive development in students via Piaget’s Theory

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In secondary education, challenging students with abstract thinking, encouraging debate and discussion, and assigning independent projects are key strategies for promoting deeper learning. This approach provides a variety of activities and assignments that cater to different learning styles and levels of cognitive development.

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5 educators on what 2024 will bring to education

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While the focus is often on secondary education, there is a great need to ignite interest and foster creativity when students’ curiosity and independence are at their peak. It is crucial that we take advantage of the many resources at our fingertips to develop the 21st century skills necessary for the workforce of the future.

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Paper™ acquires MajorClarity to Create a Comprehensive Career & College Readiness Platform

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We need to better support students who elect alternative paths after graduation while also increasing the number of students who continue their academic journey through post-secondary education,” Cutler concluded.

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Opportunities in failing: Why K-12 education needs more productive struggle

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What puzzled me even more was the stark difference between K-12 education and higher education in this regard. In college, assignments were purposeful, designed to deepen my understanding of the material rather than simply reinforce rote memorization. These assignments werent just practice.

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Use these 5 strategies to boost student engagement

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Previous research indicates that students who report positive teacher-student relationships were more likely to report high engagement with their learning, and strong teacher-student relationships have been associated with higher academic performance, feelings of competence, greater attendance rates, and pursuit of secondary education.

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Ancora High School Partners with McGraw Hill to Launch New Online High School for Adults

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This enables the instructor to assign coursework that keeps their students moving forward on their unique learning path. ALEKS gives instructors the flexibility to assign homework, share curated content such as videos, review student progress and provide support anytime, anywhere.

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Feedback as a Dialogue 

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As I was reading my book of the time – probably something to do with post-secondary education, teaching and learning, pedagogy, curriculum – I was reflecting on my practice and how that relates to providing students with feedback. Lastly, I communicated consistently. Classes were always structured the same way.

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