Edsurge

APRIL 21, 2023

It takes content knowledge to design a learning experience where students make connections among different mathematical ideas and to determine which significant features of the math topics should be emphasized while de-emphasizing others. It takes content knowledge to evaluate and select effective curriculum materials.

Math 168

Math Accessibility Education Knowledge 168

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

She learned to pay attention to others and practiced kindness, empathy and gratitude. Adaptive Educators By constantly adapting our curriculum, we have the ability to critically examine the culture we’re sharing and work to change the beliefs and messages schools transmit. Last year, I had two students come back to visit me.

Teaching 217

Teaching Beliefs Education Culture 217

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

This belief is wrong. But it’s the earlier years that most need our attention. Change the belief that mathematical ability is inborn, focusing on parents’ attitudes and how they are communicated to children. Other aspects of our designs are influenced by neuroscientific knowledge about motivation and working memory.

Math 167

Math Beliefs STEM Motivation 167

Edsurge

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Our current industrial model is rooted on the belief that there is an average student,” Rose said. “In Take IQ: While two students could test as having the same IQ, the specific elements of what make up that IQ—knowledge of vocabulary, reading comprehension, quantitative skills—can, and always is, different.

Science 165

Science Textbooks Beliefs Knowledge 165

Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2019

Knowledge Production The content on MOOCs is typically produced in universities from the U.S. Knowledge Production The content on MOOCs is typically produced in universities from the U.S. This gradually leads to the erasure of local and indigenous knowledges, and does a disservice to humanity as a whole.

Lecturing 167

Lecturing Language Languages Knowledge 167

Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Instead, they may sit quietly, avoid teacher attention, or decide socializing is more fun than struggling through math assignments they don’t understand or believe they can successfully complete. They tend to be our most motivated and engaged learners. The students who need the most urgent support often do not ask for it.

Math 195

Math Attention Beliefs Knowledge 195

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

Letting Go of Grades There is a long standing belief that grades are important because they motivate students to do the work. To facilitate competence, schools need to shift the attention from specific content students should learn, to focusing on helping them build the skills they are motivated to learn.

Motivation 218

Motivation Grades Students Essay 218

Edsurge

JANUARY 27, 2017

Knowledge is the new currency, and it’s out of reach for many. This staggering lack of diversity in the technology industry is driven by two challenges: Poor access to high-impact knowledge and skills for all students, particularly underrepresented students. The Startling Stats Between 2000 and 2010, the proportion of U.S.

Science 148

Science Beliefs Exams STEM 148

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Building upon what Madeline Hunter calls an “anticipatory set,” instructors can try to spark curiosity, activate prior knowledge or help students lean into learning with a sense of expectation? What closing activities might help students reflect or apply their knowledge to an authentic project or practice?

Teaching 191

Teaching Instructors Teaching Philosophy Education 191

Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2021

That traction helped us get attention and meetings with potential investment partners. Hold firm to your beliefs and foundational product knowledge while learning from push-back. That was anathema to our approach, to our beliefs. They are invested in both the potential business opportunity and social impact.

Coaching 178

Coaching Beliefs Communication STEM 178

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

It gives you time to reflect on the knowledge shared and get multiple perspectives.” Although the FOMO (fear of missing out) might help the app get more attention because of the exclusivity, it isn’t the only issue. Each week, Allen co-hosts a chat to discuss the journey to shift the culture at their school. “As

Education 216

Education Beliefs Participation Attention 216

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Students stating that “the limbic system processes emotions” won’t sufficethey need to explain how this knowledge changes their understanding of human behavior. Beyond quantitative measures, I pay attention to qualitative indicators like the sophistication of student questions and the complexity of peer-to-peer discussions.

Active Learning 62

Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 62

Faculty Focus

MAY 30, 2024

Professors should evaluate the use of humor in their classes to ensure that marginalized and underrepresented students are not singled out or given unwanted attention. Students aren’t all the same age; come from different backgrounds and cultures; and have different majors, interests, and beliefs.

Beliefs 112

Beliefs History Culture Attention 112

Edsurge

MAY 10, 2019

Brain target five then is applying knowledge. Then six is evaluation, and lots of research around feedback and even student’s’ knowledge of when they're getting feedback and how that affects performance. Not assessing of knowledge but assessing for knowledge. That mirrors project-based learning. No," she says.

Art 167

Art Learning Beliefs Achievement 167

Faculty Focus

MAY 30, 2024

Professors should evaluate the use of humor in their classes to ensure that marginalized and underrepresented students are not singled out or given unwanted attention. Students aren’t all the same age; come from different backgrounds and cultures; and have different majors, interests, and beliefs.

Beliefs 110

Beliefs History Culture Attention 110

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2024

They may disengage by being physically in the classroom, but on their phones or their laptops feigning attention , feigning participation in class, but they're really in their Amazon cart or they're in their email or they're someplace else. Terri Hasseler So this kind of absenteeism may not be just not being physically there.

Students 203

Students Instructors Lecturing Participation 203

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The online program offers a solution to families seeking alternative ways to have students educated, while maintaining the core belief that traditional schooling is valuable and not easily replaced. and found the trainers to be very knowledgeable and supportive,” she said. LeCleir-Salas also gave high marks to S.P.I.R.E.’s

Education 287

Education Math Reading Secondary Education 287

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Psychologists study attention, learning, memory, and measurement—all with findings relevant to teaching—so perhaps they’re guiltier than most, but teaching, in a broad sense, continues to be largely uninformed by the impressive knowledge base that should be the foundation on which instructional practice rests.

Teaching 105

Teaching Beliefs Attention Knowledge 105

Faculty Focus

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Psychologists study attention, learning, memory, and measurement—all with findings relevant to teaching—so perhaps they’re guiltier than most, but teaching, in a broad sense, continues to be largely uninformed by the impressive knowledge base that should be the foundation on which instructional practice rests.

Teaching 100

Teaching Beliefs Attention Knowledge 100

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2023

Citizen scientists come from all walks of life and have made invaluable contributions to scientific knowledge and understanding. Citizen science allows the common public to participate in important scientific studies, partnering with scientists and helping them with work crucial to the enhancement of human knowledge.

Science 144

Science Participation Laboratory Interdisciplinary 144

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2015

Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations. Pay attention to and do not dismiss another person’s thoughts, feelings, and ideas. When listening to speakers, students are expected to come prepared to listen attentively and ask relevant questions. ” Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations. Managing impulsivity.

Critical Thinking 140

Critical Thinking Knowledge Failure Communication 140

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2023

Although they don’t often call it self-efficacy, most teachers regularly see how beliefs about ability affect behavior. If there’s good news about mindsets, it’s that they are based on beliefs and beliefs can be changed. “We strive to be good at things, to develop bonds with other people, and to make our own choices” (p.

Motivation 116

Motivation Beliefs Students Assignments 116

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Core to the charter network’s vision is a belief that students can be empowered to make choices that direct their learning, with guidance from teachers and access to real-time data. And inside the classroom, educators still wrestle with behavior issues, short attention spans and all the distractions that come with online tools.

Beliefs 139

Beliefs Schools Assignments Grades 139

Edsurge

JULY 5, 2022

I began to see everyone I interacted with as a human being with history, knowledge and expertise I had never noticed before. I realized that to change practices at our school, we needed to change our beliefs and mindsets. Flocking caught my attention. Post-traumatic wisdom gave me eyes to see it.

Education 191

Education Coaching Special Education English 191

Edsurge

JUNE 22, 2021

Additionally, Powell appreciates the knowledge she’s gained through her college classes, which she applies whenever she designs activities and communicates with families and the broader community. But it matches her belief that early learning is “the bedrock of everything else.” In contrast, the D.C.

Teachers 182

Teachers Schools Beliefs Fairness 182

Edsurge

DECEMBER 12, 2023

So we’ve been wondering: What happened to the public belief in college? Or maybe he just wanted to capitalize on the attention the movie brought his way, since at the time he was far less well known, and some say he was looking to raise his profile. This is the first episode of a podcast series we’re calling Doubting College.

Beliefs 196

Beliefs Knowledge Writing High School 196

Faculty Focus

APRIL 25, 2023

For example, findings from Carol Dwek’s research emphasized that a mindset focused on the brain’s ability to grow with repeated effort was a stronger predictor of ongoing academic success than a belief in the high level of one’s innate intelligence. These opposing mindsets created “different psychological worlds” (Dweck, 2008). As Tyng et al.

Teaching 116

Teaching Failure Instructors Motivation 116

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 19, 2023

Although they don’t often call it self-efficacy, most teachers regularly see how beliefs about ability affect behavior. If there’s good news about mindsets, it’s that they are based on beliefs and beliefs can be changed. “We strive to be good at things, to develop bonds with other people, and to make our own choices” (p.

Motivation 98

Motivation Beliefs Students Assignments 98

Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2017

If we’re able to scaffold through prior knowledge, the structure of the activity and the timeframe, then we’re able to hit the cognitive sweet spot.” Over the past few years, Peskay explains that use of the term ZPD has decreased and there has been an uptick on Angela Duckworth’s ideas on grit and Carol Dweck’s beliefs about growth mindset.

Beliefs 135

Beliefs Feedback Intelligence Attention 135

Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2018

What are the types of knowledge base in experiences that, let's say, a black boy's bringing into seeing that wallet on the floor versus a white boy? Pay much more closer attention to the nature of their policy, and what we had actually occurred since that time frame, is a great deal of policy movement.

Schools 133

Schools Learning Culture Beliefs 133

k12 Digest

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Fahad Altuwaijrys journey from academia to executive leadership is a testament to his belief in educations transformative power. “Every decision we make is rooted in the belief that education changes lives,” Dr. Altuwaijry shares. Yet, behind the impressive scale lies a heartfelt mission.

Education 130

Education Culture Evaluation Beliefs 130

Faculty Focus

APRIL 25, 2023

For example, findings from Carol Dwek’s research emphasized that a mindset focused on the brain’s ability to grow with repeated effort was a stronger predictor of ongoing academic success than a belief in the high level of one’s innate intelligence. These opposing mindsets created “different psychological worlds” (Dweck, 2008). As Tyng et al.

Teaching 98

Teaching Failure Instructors Motivation 98

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

Students stating that “the limbic system processes emotions” won’t sufficethey need to explain how this knowledge changes their understanding of human behavior. Beyond quantitative measures, I pay attention to qualitative indicators like the sophistication of student questions and the complexity of peer-to-peer discussions.

Active Learning 83

Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 83

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 26, 2023

I’ve gained substantial knowledge from lectures where questions were as rare as the Florida black panther. Others flourish with critical thinking pedagogy that demonstrates relevance to the day-to-day problems that have their attention. Talk less, listen more. or “Should we have children?”

Critical Thinking 68

Critical Thinking Teaching Lecturing Beliefs 68

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

ii] Contrary to common belief, neurodiverse students represent a significant proportion of the higher education population. Scheduled breaks allow students to recharge and refocus their attention, which can enhance their overall learning experience. For instance, in 2019, 6.2% of Canadian undergraduate students and 2.4%

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 13, 2023

ii] Contrary to common belief, neurodiverse students represent a significant proportion of the higher education population. Scheduled breaks allow students to recharge and refocus their attention, which can enhance their overall learning experience. For instance, in 2019, 6.2% of Canadian undergraduate students and 2.4%

Disabilities 98

Disabilities Learning Spaces Universal Design Learning Disabilities 98

Scholarly Teacher

JANUARY 16, 2025

Self-efficacy is a persons belief in their ability to achieve a goal or complete a task and is extremely important in education, both for students and faculty. And theres also the risk that overreliance on AI could erode students ability to build foundational knowledge, which is crucial for critical thinking (Zakrajsek, 2025).

Intelligence 52

Intelligence Education Plagiarism Beliefs 52