Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

As much as the sentiment of students standing up to the powers that be warms my punk rock heart, it’s hard to balance my beliefs in authority with the need to always be the leader in control at the front of the classroom. Instead of assuming this was the case for my classroom, I did what any unsure teacher does and asked my students directly.

Multiple Choice Questions 113

Multiple Choice Questions History Students Beliefs 113

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.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Feedback is a powerful tool that can profoundly impact student learning and success. However, not all feedback is created equal; some approaches to feedback can propel students toward growth, while others may hinder their progress. What is the secret to effective feedback?

Feedback 363

Feedback Blended Learning Metacognitive Skills Failure 363

Catlin Tucker

MAY 18, 2021

That belief has informed the way I define blended learning. Instead of the teacher being the only source of information, support, or feedback, students develop the skills necessary to be resources for one another. Students will learn how to be valuable resources for each other when it comes to feedback and collaboration.

Blended Learning 521

Blended Learning Feedback Learning Online Learning 521

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 11, 2021

I believe these are aspects of education we have the opportunity to re-evaluate and reimagine in the wake of COVID. However, these beliefs about learning may stand in stark contrast to the mental models people have constructed based on their expeirences in school 10, 20, or 30 years ago. Which technology tools were most useful?

Mental Models 541

Mental Models Education Hybrid Learning Blended Learning 541

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Tricider is a free online tool that simplifies the decision-making process and makes it more equitable by allowing users to leave plenty of feedback. The feedback is listed in three easy-to-read columns, which helps make even complex discussions easy to digest. Conceptboard’s template is just as straightforward as the evaluation model.

Teachers 322

Teachers Feedback Evaluation Intelligence 322

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

However, if a student uses generative AI to help them edit their college admission paper or brainstorm a science fair idea, there’s a belief that it is dishonest. The second reason why cheating with AI is being mishandled is the belief that it will encourage students to cheat. Misconception: AI will eliminate jobs.

Fairness 287

Fairness Beliefs Evaluation Essay 287

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

From kindergarten through college, teachers know that writers need guided practice, substantive feedback, and opportunities for deep revision. From kindergarten through college, teachers know that writers need guided practice, substantive feedback, and opportunities for deep revision.

Feedback 130

Feedback Peer Review Beliefs Writing 130

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 102

Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 102

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 96

Evaluation Teaching Teaching Methods Faculty Development 96

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.

STEM 282

STEM Beliefs Elementary School Elementary School 282

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

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 155

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.

Beliefs 157

Beliefs Failure Feedback Math 157

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.

Coaching 176

Coaching Beliefs Communication STEM 176

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 176

Learning Beliefs Evaluation Internet 176

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."

Art 167

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 Peer Review Course Evaluations 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

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 111

Evaluation Beliefs Students Counselling 111

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 116

Feedback Beliefs Lecturing Participation 116

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 329

Schools Coaching STEM Evaluation 329

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 111

Feedback Beliefs Lecturing Participation 111

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.

Teaching 116

Teaching Beliefs Instructors Participation 116

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

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 Languages 218

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.

Students 125

Students Beliefs Elementary School Elementary School 125

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 284

Education Math Reading Secondary Education 284

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

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

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 136

Beliefs Schools Assignments Grades 136

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