Edsurge

AUGUST 21, 2017

He was motivated, in part, by the September opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture on the Washington Mall, just 30 minutes away from Dominion High. But if you search for designs related to identity, history, or culture,” he says, you find nothing. That was something that made this pretty powerful.”.

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Culture Beliefs History Students 130

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Our goal is to shift pedagogy toward a “culture of thinking” that supports more student agency and more effective use of the learning space itself. Now, we know it’s not all butterflies and unicorns, but we feel really optimistic and hold a strong belief that change has to start somewhere. Pick a design partner that “gets” you.

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Learning Spaces Learning Elementary School Elementary School 263

Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2021

One is cultural, says Yong Zhao, author of the book “Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon?: Parents push for intense studying out of the belief that even a single point on these exams can make a difference in their child’s fortures, Hu says. Some parents pay the equivalent of tens of thousands of U.S. Photo by Andy Feng / Shutterstock.

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Culture English Exams Cognitive Development 162

eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2025

A meta-analysis of studies, including data from 145,000 students in 33 nations, tell two notable truths: By age six, kids already see girls as worse than boys at computing and engineering Kids see girls as far superior in reading and writing by age eight, a belief that strengthens over time.

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STEM Reading Beliefs Middle School 238

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

As of this writing, Mercy Academy has amassed 32 partners. You can have the best seed but if the soil–or culture–is not cultivated, there will be no growth. This work is about commitment to beliefs and values rather than compliance with a mandate.

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STEM High School High School Schools 278

eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

It allows me to share my morning message, where each student comes up to the board to write their name, circle the letter of the day, and engage in drawing and coloring activities. “When students listen to audiobooks or watch audio media, they are able to become experienced with different cultures, dialects, and beliefs (Parmeter, p.24).

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Beliefs Classroom Management Reading Elementary School 239

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Hoffman & Zhang (2022) explain that many people also avoid intercultural communication because they struggle to simultaneously maintain their culture and respect others’ cultures due to different cultural interpretations/meanings ascribed to verbal and nonverbal communication (e.g., eye contact as aggressive or respectful).

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Culture Communication Instructors Lecturing 104

Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2017

We should learn from experiences, particularly if those experiences show our previous beliefs to be untrue. So why are people so easy to fool when it comes to beliefs about learning? But those beliefs persist. Beliefs about science can become entangled with our self-identities, even if they didn’t start out that way.”.

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Learning Styles Beliefs Learning Evaluation 161

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Hoffman & Zhang (2022) explain that many people also avoid intercultural communication because they struggle to simultaneously maintain their culture and respect others’ cultures due to different cultural interpretations/meanings ascribed to verbal and nonverbal communication (e.g., eye contact as aggressive or respectful).

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Culture Communication Instructors Lecturing 102

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Espoused Values and Beliefs The first source of information ought to come from your espoused values and beliefs. When you go back and revisit your writing on the subject, how well does it align with your beliefs now? Ultimately, we want to determine how effectively we articulate our beliefs and in what contexts.

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Syllabus Teaching Beliefs Instructors 156

eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2024

Quijada said his teacher’s belief that he could succeed allowed him to challenge himself in ways he might not have otherwise considered. My favorite lesson is how to solve and write algebraic equations because algebra is the foundation to all mathematics. Now, Quijada channels that positivity into his lessons.

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Middle School Middle School Math Teachers 258

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The truth is, when it comes to navigating the interpersonal conflicts that tend to arise in schools—shaped by trauma, cultural and racial tensions, and broken trust—there is no quick fix or 1-2-3 protocol to follow. These beliefs determine the mindsets that prepare us for the critical moments of conflict that teach us the most.

Beliefs 162

Beliefs Coaching History Attention 162

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Cultural norms and pervasive beliefs remain a hindrance to improving diversity in the STEM workforce. This may be due to stereotypes regarding ability, which have been proven untrue, and assumptions about cultural fit—the inaccurate idea that females just aren’t right for certain careers.

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STEM Beliefs Participation Culture 167

Edsurge

APRIL 12, 2021

When Dr. Jo Boaler started her teaching career in inner-city London—in a culturally diverse school population with roughly 250 different languages spoken—she was tasked with teaching math to students assigned to the bottom track. The thing that's really different about MidSchoolMath is, these are educators writing the materials.

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Math Curriculum Beliefs Achievement 217

Edsurge

JULY 27, 2020

Valerie Schreiner, chief product officer at plagiarism detection service provider Turnitin, said the cost continues to decrease to hire someone to write your paper or gain remote access to a computer to take an exam. “I Part of the issue when designing assignments and exams to deter cheating is recognizing what cheating in 2020 looks like.

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Exams Academic Integrity Plagiarism Assignments 218

Edsurge

JULY 13, 2022

“Part of really getting into Shakespeare’s head and understanding how the drama works has to include some understanding of the theatrical situation he’s writing for.” The creators of both systems also share the belief that acting out a scene from a play is a natural form of active learning. Shakespeare was meant to be performed.

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Teaching Art Beliefs English 196

Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2024

Student success is more often defined by whether a learner demonstrates achievement on what my grandmother called the “3 R's: Reading, Writing and Arithmetic” — the core academic skills needed to illustrate mastery on standardized assessments. This is a dilemma. Is it marked by enthusiasm, love and care, and purposeful focus?

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Beliefs Essay Schools Students 191

Edsurge

MARCH 21, 2022

Can’t write. A teacher that does not have a firm belief in every student’s ability to achieve success cultivates a classroom culture that actively prevents learning—whether that is their conscious intention or not. Can’t read. Can’t understand. This results in widening the ever-growing educational equity gap in our country.

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Teachers Culture Education Beliefs 168

Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

It takes the right strategies, thoughtful planning, and a belief that every learner can grow and succeed. By organizing ideas visually, students can structure their thinking, make connections, and build confidence before they start writing or speaking. Fortunately, todays classrooms have more tools than ever to support that work.

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Language Languages Participation Writing 52

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

In many schools, including ours, there has been a shift of how student behaviors are regulated—moving away from rules-based standards to ones driven by a set of values determined by the desired climate and culture of each school. This concept of the “ Cultural Iceberg ” was introduced in 1976 by Edward T.

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Schools Culture Middle School Middle School 168

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

It might seem strange to squeeze in lessons on coping with trauma or resolving political disputes in between frog dissections and persuasive essay writing, but students today say they want to be as prepared socially and emotionally as they are academically when they leave high school. After lunch and before U.S.

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Skills Essay Beliefs Students 168

Edsurge

JUNE 28, 2023

This “can encourage harmful social comparisons among students as they are forming their academic identities,” write a pair of researchers from Stanford University and Arizona State University. They are also asked to express in writing how they feel about starting college and describe how they might deal with these issues as they arise.

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Middle School Middle School Schools Students 175

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2024

For instance, experts from a coursework writing service are often driven by an internal passion to do their job well and to deliver excellent academic papers to maintain the company’s high reputation. Educators should create a caring and healthy atmosphere.

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Motivation Students Feedback Achievement 174

Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2023

During the class reflection, one girl said, “Going into the seminar, I planned to write one argument for my essay, but after this, I think I’m actually going to argue the opposite.” Immediately, I heard some excitable boys in the class shout, “Flip flop!”

History 198

History Education Social Studies Essay 198

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

She harnesses the power of many platforms, devices, and peripherals to offer her students personalized instruction, inclusivity, data-driven feedback, cross-cultural exchanges, and the support of other educators at their school. This dedication exemplifies his belief in the potential of every learner.

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Education Elementary School Elementary School Math 325

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Whether a feature film or an instructional video, the ‘80s and ‘90s were a ‘press-play’ culture that expected students to sit still, absorb and retain, while the educator sat in the back grading. As a teacher or a student, you may remember a holiday-week screening of E.T.

Teaching 191

Teaching Instructors Teaching Philosophy Education 191

Edsurge

MARCH 15, 2023

At this point, my students and I are conditioned to write thank you letters of gratitude, attaching photo evidence of utility. They represent the beautiful diversity of cultures, beliefs, abilities and gifts that come with the knowledge and appreciation of our histories. That statement finally stopped me in my tracks.

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Schools Beliefs Lecturing Culture 178

k12 Digest

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

A strong advocate for teacher development and innovation in education, James also writes articles offering insights for parents and educators. My passion stems from a deep belief in the power of education to transform lives. Leaders must be adaptable, fostering a culture of lifelong learning among staff and students alike.

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Students Motivation Ethics Beliefs 130

EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

We have spent time focused on creating a culturally proficient school system , which is a framework that we use to make sure that we are putting students first, and we’re thinking and talking about our values, beliefs, and assumptions. . It’s a big shift, but it’s also very, very rewarding. by Jacquelyn Bengfort.

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Education Schools Beliefs STEM 166

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

It was not the belief that technology has yet to be harnessed to its highest potential that surprised me. We crawl before we walk, just like we memorize sight words before we write prose. As a student of cognitive science, I hold strong to the work of Lev Vygotsky, which suggests the latter and posits technology as a cultural tool.

Teachers 167

Teachers Feedback Knowledge Beliefs 167

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Low-stakes practice: Use frequent formative assessments such as polls, quizzes, games, or writing and discussion prompts to reinforce and retrieve essential concepts. Grading and Feedback: Support and Guide, Don’t Punish and Penalize Grading practices should reflect the belief that students can grow and improve. Hammond, Z.

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Plagiarism Syllabus Ethics Feedback 118

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Reflective teaching is examining one’s beliefs about teaching and learning and determining the alignment of those beliefs with what happens within your courses (Reflective Teaching, 2021). Use of the FATE-aligned tool The FATE reflection tool (Appendix) consists of seven writing exercises and four plans for improvement.

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Teaching Beliefs Instructors Participation 116

Scholarly Teacher

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The program fosters student agency in learning through solidarity, creates a sense of belonging and self-efficacy for students and instructors, integrates teaching approaches responsive to students’ learning needs, and builds a culture of openness to student feedback (Cavazos, 2024; Cavazos & Chapa, 2023; Cavazos et al., Cavazos, A.

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Teaching Instructors English Language 98

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The introduction of mass market writing tools powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) has changed higher education. Literature review Writing assignments have traditionally served as a means to support the development of critical thinking skills in higher education. Of course, AI writing tools are neither NS nor NNS.

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Essay English Lecturing Writing 126

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Reflective teaching is examining one’s beliefs about teaching and learning and determining the alignment of those beliefs with what happens within your courses (Reflective Teaching, 2021). Use of the FATE-aligned tool The FATE reflection tool (Appendix) consists of seven writing exercises and four plans for improvement.

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Teaching Beliefs Instructors Participation 111

Edsurge

MAY 10, 2019

She instead suggest a three-pronged approach: arts education, arts and cultural offerings, like museum visits, and then integrating the arts into teaching other subjects. Teachers' belief systems, what we call efficacy beliefs, is mapped to student achievement tighter than almost any other construct."

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Art Learning Beliefs Achievement 167

Edsurge

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Yet, at the same time, many college leaders are finding that institutions can learn from tech-savvy companies, especially when it comes to kind of creating a culture of innovation and trying new things. I think the way startup culture works is very similar to the way the scientific method works, for example.

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Education Learning Outcomes Beliefs Culture 162