Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

Many instructors have observed variability in students’ motivation to learn and grow. In other words, can we foster greater motivation? Positive academic mindsets motivate students to learn Mindset science has uncovered actionable insights into the academic behaviors of students. This work has value to me.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2022

They are distant during class, uninterested in engaging with the material, and their beliefs confirmed every time they get a question wrong – “I can’t do math.” How can teachers combat this belief? Picture this: a student enters your classroom, a negative attitude at the ready. Make math relevant.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 4, 2023

Many instructors have observed variability in students’ motivation to learn and grow. In other words, can we foster greater motivation? Positive academic mindsets motivate students to learn Mindset science has uncovered actionable insights into the academic behaviors of students. This work has value to me.

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Beliefs Motivation Instructors Students 98

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 23, 2024

The psychology of motivation: Strategies for engaging students Motivation plays a role not only in people’s choice to get involved in their goals but also in their behavior, persistence, and, ultimately, success. What does motivation entail? Experts in psychology have comprehensively analyzed motivation.

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2019

Teachers, school counselors, and school leaders impact student social-emotional learning (SEL) to the degree that they transform each student’s mindset by empowering the self of the student. SEL is more than simple observable changes in behavior or short-term boosts to motivation. Related: 5 ways we develop SEL in our schools.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

And that makes sense–as systemic as some issues facing our education system are, every school, class, and student is unique. Students can see and experience the relevance of what they are learning, which can have a profound impact on their motivation and comprehension. There’s an entire school of thought on this.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Many of our students entered the school year below grade level, and while achieving grade-level mastery is challenging, a growth mindset allows us to see their potential, celebrate progress, and plan for further successes amongst our students. A growth mindset is the belief that abilities grow through effort and persistence.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Personalized learning defines a learning experience for the student and teacher that is intrinsically motivated and student empowered/owned. Primarily, the school learning experience is focused on convergent thinking, where the product is emphasized and not the process. Breakpoint and Beyond ). Breakpoint and Beyond ).

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

A growing body of research confirms that school culture significantly influences student learning. Yet, too many schools accept pockets of excellence. Culture is the collective beliefs and commitments that enable individuals, who might otherwise only be loosely connected, to rally around an effort. Establish the vision.

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eSchool News

MAY 11, 2018

And as educators seek to understand students from a motivational and psychological point of view, grit pays an important role. So far, the best idea has been the growth mindset—the belief that ability to learn isn’t fixed, that it can change with your effort,” Duckworth says during her talk. ” .

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2018

However, doing just one thing to take action can cause a wave of reaction throughout the entire school. Promoting a school-wide reading culture, as well as recognition for the struggling readers (many who have never had that feeling before), was crucial to curbing these negative feelings. Be a reading cheerleader.

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eSchool News

MARCH 26, 2025

Key points: Students who feel supported feel empowered to learn and achieve 3 critical areas necessary to boost student motivation Expanded learning can improve student well-being For more on student achievement, visit eSN’s SEL & Well-Being hub Every student should get to feel brilliant at school. But too often, they dont.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

This is a powerful social-emotional learning (SEL) experience for middle- and high-school-aged students. Most often it is because they are trapped in their own minds, with unexamined beliefs and assumptions about who they are “supposed to be.”

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2018

Hope is the belief that things can get better and is the foundation upon which motivation is built. They also have lower levels of depression and anxiety and are less likely to drop out from school. Those hopes and goals will turn into motivation through the support of staff and peers.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The stress that teachers are feeling is causing many to leave the profession, and this is affecting the ability of school systems to recruit and retain highly qualified teachers. School districts nationwide are scrambling to fill open teaching vacancies, and this crisis has a profound effect on the quality of education that students receive.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2025

Suddenly, theyre motivated, not by fear of punishment, but by the desire to be the person they now believe they can be. In our schools, we need to foster environments where every child knows theyre good, even if they havent figured it out yet. It means being patient, persistent, and unwavering in our belief in their potential.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Unfortunately, says Guthrie, students’ reading motivation is often "shockingly low." After spending 45 years studying how to motivate and engage students, Guthrie has learned that the secret to developing successful readers lies in understanding the right—and wrong—ways to motivate them. Not the books and the content.

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eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2019

McMinnville School District serves 6,800 students across 9 schools. We are a Title 1 school in rural Oregon with over 60 percent of our students experiencing poverty and our best estimate tells us that 36 percent have also experienced some sort of childhood trauma. I can’t say that looking back at our school four years ago.

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eSchool News

JULY 5, 2024

Each spring, MIND sends out an annual survey to educators who use ST Math, a program created by MIND Education, to find out how the tool is delivering value, to guide future research and development, and to benchmark the understandings and beliefs of the teachers they serve. This year, 5,400 educators from across the U.S.

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Edsurge

MAY 26, 2020

Should schools play a role in supporting their wellbeing, too? Research has shown that children do better in school , and are more likely to be physically and emotionally healthy, if their parents are also healthy. The program is offered at our school in East Palo Alto, California, where most of the community is low-income.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 4, 2022

In 2021, the Center for Disease Control revealed that 37 percent of high school students reported poor mental health during the pandemic, while 44 percent said they persistently felt sad or hopeless during the past year. According to Simba Information, spending for SEL instructional materials was $1.725 billion for the 2021-2022 school year.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Key points: What priorities will be a focal point in the new school year? Vrain Valley School District, we will continue to provide our teachers with ample opportunities to collaborate, discuss, and share resources and strategies to enhance their understanding of AI and the potential benefits of AI tools. . This year at St.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

How it Works: The MindPrint assessment was developed through 20+ years of research by University of Pennsylvanias School of Medicine in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health and is trusted by leading institutions like NASA. Originally designed for adults, it was later adapted to support students aged 8 to 21.

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Learning Beliefs Motivation Teaching Methods 249

eSchool News

MAY 10, 2016

Great teachers have long known what research is beginning to prove: an individual’s mindset — as much, or even more so than ability — can have a profound impact on their success in school and beyond. That is beginning to change.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2022

Students of all races, genders, religions, languages, abilities, interests, and beliefs should have opportunities to have affirmative literary experiences, where they see themselves reflected in the books they’re reading. Such access increases motivation, which is likely to have a positive impact on reading comprehension.

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eSchool News

MARCH 12, 2025

Despite this growing belief, 97 percent of surveyed teachers say they lack the necessary resources to integrate emerging technology like AI and concepts like entrepreneurship into their curriculum. public middle and high school teachers. At that crucial post-pandemic inflection point for U.S.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2018

And as educators seek to understand students from a motivational and psychological point of view, grit pays an important role. So far, the best idea has been the growth mindset—the belief that ability to learn isn’t fixed, that it can change with your effort,” Duckworth says during her talk.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2024

In the midst of his presentation, he posed a question to the group that deeply resonated with me: Are you comfortable leading a school where kids love themselves but fail academically? Leaders like Du Bois and Love have shaped my belief that I can lead a school where students love themselves and succeed academically.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Check out the latest news on AI in education For more news on AI, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page Technology plays a crucial, and expanding, role in today’s schools. Schools can also use tech and AI tools to enhance the success of teacher teams and professional learning communities (PLCs).

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Sometimes self-confidence and the belief in one’s self as a reader gets waylaid by a less than ideal reading environment, such as parents who don’t read at home or classroom instruction in reading that centers on worksheets rather than rich texts. Students need a support system to bolster self-belief.

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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Enhances Self-Efficacy Process feedback can bolster students’ self-belief and confidence. When they receive feedback that acknowledges their effective strategies and effort, it reinforces the belief that they can succeed. This increased self-efficacy can lead to improved performance and a willingness to tackle more complex tasks.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Focus on learning more about the student’s goals and motivations, and look into potential professors before the semester starts. When trying to figure out the best major for a prospective student, focus on understanding their needs and motivations. Which classes do they enjoy the most in high school?

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

I’ve learned leadership is about using the privilege of our position to build collaborative teams of talented and motivated individuals who can help us stay ahead of any problems and drive innovation that brings impactful change. As school leaders, we have an inherent drive to innovate so that we may better our students’ learning experiences.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2025

Some educators may not want children spending time staring at screens during school and dont think their young students need to have access to a device. Access to some of these resources may vary depending on school or district subscriptions, but some digital content libraries are free. Storyline Online , Tumblebooks , and BookFlix.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

My motivation was simple: I wanted to help the class build confidence in teaching STEAM concepts. My motivation was simple: I wanted to help the class build confidence in teaching STEAM concepts. She discovered the KIBO robot, and for her capstone project wrote a grant application for the Dean College Innovation Grant.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As a preschool teacher with five years of experience at Emerson Elementary School, I understand the challenges new educators face. “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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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2019

I started my first college advising session with Marcus with the same question I always asked: “If you could do anything after high school knowing that you would be successful, financially secure, and your friends and family would support you, what would you do?” Before, he never saw the relevance of school.

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