eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

One of my most eye-opening experiences was watching a teacher use technology to point out the parts of a leaf on screen rather than taking her first-graders outside to explore the pile of leaves right outside her window–all because the district ingrained in her the belief that technology was a non-negotiable. Leaders freeze.

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STEM Beliefs Elementary School Elementary School 295

Faculty Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

Based on the focus, peer observations can be classified into two models: formative-developmental and summative-evaluative. Challenge teaching assumptions : Through peer feedback and reflection, faculty can identify and modify ingrained teaching habits to enhance student engagement.

Evaluation 91

Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 91

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

Edsurge

OCTOBER 27, 2016

The concept of growth mindset shows that contrary to popular belief, people aren’t born smart. Instead, we become smart as a result of hard work, productive effort, and feedback. We must teach them evaluation, reflection and self-advocacy skills and give them opportunities to practice and get better.

Schools 168

Schools Beliefs Evaluation Feedback 168

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

At the heart of AEFs teaching methods is the belief that learning should be engaging and accessible. Small group instruction ensures that students receive individualized feedback, while structured classroom settings create a supportive atmosphere where they can develop confidence and independence.

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Skills Schools Learning Students 144

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Over the summer, academics debated the impact of growth mindset, the belief that one’s intelligence can be developed with hard work and effort, and whether it can move the needle on academic performance. Students see evidence that their hard work is paying off and buy into the growth-oriented belief system.

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Beliefs Failure Feedback Math 159

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

I provide specific deadlines for initial contributions and peer feedback to maintain momentum. Deadlines for each phase keep the momentum going, while incorporating peer evaluation into the final grade ensures consistent participation. This simple exercise reveals gaps in understanding and helps students consolidate their learning.

Active Learning 61

Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 61

Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2021

Hold firm to your beliefs and foundational product knowledge while learning from push-back. That was anathema to our approach, to our beliefs. But because of that feedback, we become hyper-focused on how to effectively scale our solution with embedded coaching, but with an eye to operational efficiency. And that feels good.

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Coaching Beliefs Communication STEM 178

Edsurge

JANUARY 1, 2020

I was humbled by these early teachers’ feedback and the learnings they shared. I, like many teachers, share a deep belief that we should decide how to best meet the needs of students before turning to technology. We can evaluate a student’s progress and adjust plans as needed. Fast forward to 2019. Not the other way around.

Learning 178

Learning Beliefs Evaluation Internet 178

Edsurge

MAY 10, 2019

2) A simple breakdown of Brain-Targeted Teaching : 1) Climate 2) Environment 3) Design 4) Mastery 5) Application 6) Evaluating There are six components (2). How are you going to evaluate it? 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

JUNE 10, 2019

Dear Bonni, Various times I get feedback from students that they find me too unsure when in front of the class. The following is the latest installment of the Toward Better Teaching advice column. You can pose a question for a future column here. What are helpful strategies to get better at this?

Teaching 167

Teaching Course Evaluations Peer Review Culture 167

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

It was not the belief that technology has yet to be harnessed to its highest potential that surprised me. What follows are four ways that technology transcends analog tools in education, including those that demonstrate simple recall while providing valuable feedback to fuel learning to the true innovators in our classrooms: teachers.

Teachers 167

Teachers Feedback Knowledge Beliefs 167

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Tip 1: Conduct an artifact analysis Grab some coffee , settle in, and then gather your meeting agenda, minutes, and feedback data from the class session you held. How did the highlighted words (your findings) compare to your departmental or college vision, belief statement, and/or values? Did you ask about understanding?

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Feedback Beliefs Lecturing Participation 115

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

For some, this may be a struggle to embrace due lack of access or belief that paper is better. Leaders in education now have the opportunity to leverage GenAI to accelerate the transformation of data into feedback for students across subjects. Schenker, Ed.D.,

Schools 338

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 338

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

While pursuing a degree goes beyond enhancing job opportunities, it remains a significant aspect of the academic experience and often influences evaluations of courses and institutions. Consequently, self-evaluations should be constructively critical, especially in terms of the current situation and goal.

Evaluation 108

Evaluation Beliefs Students Counselling 108

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Tip 1: Conduct an artifact analysis Grab some coffee , settle in, and then gather your meeting agenda, minutes, and feedback data from the class session you held. How did the highlighted words (your findings) compare to your departmental or college vision, belief statement, and/or values? Did you ask about understanding?

Feedback 110

Feedback Beliefs Lecturing Participation 110

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

While pursuing a degree goes beyond enhancing job opportunities, it remains a significant aspect of the academic experience and often influences evaluations of courses and institutions. Consequently, self-evaluations should be constructively critical, especially in terms of the current situation and goal.

Evaluation 105

Evaluation Beliefs Students Counselling 105

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

For both Brookhart and Vygotsky, action is often driven by feedback. Rather than simply correcting students when they struggle with the high-level task of synthesis, I try to provide feedback as an open-ended conversation , asking them questions about their strategies as well as about their understanding of the texts. Broadbent, J.,

Feedback 126

Feedback Course Design Assignments Evaluation 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). Feedback on Teaching. The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher’s Life. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

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Teaching Beliefs Instructors Participation 115

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). Feedback on Teaching. The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher’s Life. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Teaching 111

Teaching Beliefs Instructors Participation 111

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

Developing the whole student Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (1943) has long been instrumental in shaping educators’ beliefs about human behavior, motivation, and learning. Based on student feedback, make necessary adjustments and/or remind students of the shared agreements (Lovett, et al., food, water, warmth, rest, and security).

Syllabus 132

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 132

Edsurge

APRIL 19, 2018

The SAC’s main goal is to provide student feedback about these grants so that the foundation can fund innovative and meaningful initiatives that fall outside the scope of the school budget. An important component of grant evaluation is the opinion of students directly impacted by the grant. And small wonder why.

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Students Beliefs Elementary School Elementary School 127

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. This collaborative effort sparked engaging discussions and valuable feedback.

Education 287

Education Math Reading Secondary Education 287

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

In one scenario, trained human adults read storybooks to kids ages three to six, pausing occasionally to ask questions and seek feedback from the children. She’s an animated bunny, so she’s definitely not human to begin with,” says Silvia Lovato, senior director of research and evaluation for PBS KIDS Learning Technologies.

Intelligence 218

Intelligence Study Questions Language 218

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

For both Brookhart and Vygotsky, action is often driven by feedback. Rather than simply correcting students when they struggle with the high-level task of synthesis, I try to provide feedback as an open-ended conversation , asking them questions about their strategies as well as about their understanding of the texts. Broadbent, J.,

Feedback 111

Feedback Course Design Assignments Evaluation 111

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

He then opens up an assignment on a Google Doc and a grading rubric, reviewing the comments and feedback his teacher has left on his work. 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.

Beliefs 139

Beliefs Schools Assignments Grades 139

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Self-reflection is also a necessary component to help students think about their learning, evaluate their progress, and think about how their new learning fits into the bigger puzzle of their lives outside the context of their educational institution. She obtained her PhD in chemistry education from Bremen University/Germany.

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Authentic Assessment Counselling Learning Outcomes Faculty Development 133

Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2023

Yes, ChatGPT could write it and it might look a little like this: My philosophy of teaching is centered on the belief that all students have the potential to learn and succeed. Finally, I place a strong emphasis on assessment as a tool for both learning and evaluation.

Teaching Philosophy 111

Teaching Philosophy Teaching Beliefs Universal Design 111

Edsurge

MAY 28, 2020

The National Council on Teacher Quality, a think tank that evaluates teacher preparation programs, doesn’t collect data related to remote learning or online education, says its director of strategic communications. You gotta be able to give really great feedback and create relationships online.” These students aren’t ‘real’?

Teachers 216

Teachers Education Blended Learning STEM 216

Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2023

Yes, ChatGPT could write it and it might look a little like this: My philosophy of teaching is centered on the belief that all students have the potential to learn and succeed. Finally, I place a strong emphasis on assessment as a tool for both learning and evaluation.

Teaching Philosophy 98

Teaching Philosophy Teaching Beliefs Universal Design 98

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

They can keep a record of it in the form of logs or minutes that the educator checks and provides feedback on. Integrate different assessment methods to form a holistic, precise, and reasonable evaluation system. They can also be required to hold several meetings to plan their work, put it together, review, and refine it.

Authentic Assessment 111

Authentic Assessment Counselling Learning Outcomes Faculty Development 111

Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2017

It also sparked his belief that textbooks could evolve from something static into more fluid resources that adapt to students’ readiness levels. Students get to practice problem-solving and teachers and parents get detailed feedback on where the class is succeeding or struggling. Wolfram Alpha —evaluation of mathematical expressions.

Textbooks 107

Textbooks Intelligence Math Beliefs 107

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. Effective monitoring and evaluation systems are integral to Ataas approach.

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Education Culture Evaluation Beliefs 130

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 21, 2024

Developing the whole student Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (1943) has long been instrumental in shaping educators’ beliefs about human behavior, motivation, and learning. Based on student feedback, make necessary adjustments and/or remind students of the shared agreements (Lovett, et al., food, water, warmth, rest, and security).

Syllabus 93

Syllabus Exams Students Motivation 93

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 25, 2024

their assignments and course feedback), leverage observations of learners, and interview students (Snyder and Wolfe 2008). The Big Three Process Components in Early Childhood Professional Development: Needs Assessment, Follow-up, and Evaluation. To understand each class’s strengths, needs and values, we can analyze documents (e.g.,

Learning 121

Learning Instructors Coaching Knowledge 121

Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2025

I provide specific deadlines for initial contributions and peer feedback to maintain momentum. Deadlines for each phase keep the momentum going, while incorporating peer evaluation into the final grade ensures consistent participation. This simple exercise reveals gaps in understanding and helps students consolidate their learning.

Active Learning 82

Active Learning Activities Learning Minute Papers 82

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 25, 2024

their assignments and course feedback), leverage observations of learners, and interview students (Snyder and Wolfe 2008). The Big Three Process Components in Early Childhood Professional Development: Needs Assessment, Follow-up, and Evaluation. To understand each class’s strengths, needs and values, we can analyze documents (e.g.,

Learning 107

Learning Instructors Coaching Knowledge 107