Edsurge
JUNE 7, 2019
Dan Levy had long considered himself an equitable instructor in terms of calling on students to participate in class discussions. The data disproved his belief: He’d only heard from female students around one-third of the time, even though they made up nearly half his class. The difference may be more pronounced in science classes.
Catlin Tucker
JANUARY 24, 2017
Despite my passionate belief that discussions are an integral part of the learning process, early in my teaching career I failed at generating successful equitable discussions in class. There are a variety of impediments to real-time discussions that result in excluding a majority of students from participating.
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eSchool News
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
However, this belief is often misguided or a direct result of imperfect execution by school systems that struggle to adapt to a virtual format. Learning experiences can either empower a student or reinforce a negative self-perception.
Catlin Tucker
JULY 2, 2023
Encourages engagement and active participation in the learning process. Promotes a growth mindset and a belief in the potential for improvement. Supports skill development and mastery of concepts. Enhances metacognitive skills, such as self-regulation and self-monitoring. Builds confidence and self-efficacy in learners.
Catlin Tucker
MAY 18, 2021
That belief has informed the way I define blended learning. They are not passive consumers but rather active participants. The person doing the work in a classroom is the person doing the learning. So, students should do the heavy cognitive lift of making meaning and applying their learning.
Catlin Tucker
JANUARY 13, 2021
The social presence is composed of three behaviors–a) expressing feelings, beliefs, and values, b) engaging in open and productive conversations, and c) feeling connected to the other members of the learning community. They may not feel that they know their peers well enough to take risks or be vulnerable.
k12 Digest
MAY 28, 2025
There was no fanfarejust a vision, a small classroom, and a deep belief in what girls could achieve when given the right environment to grow. And through the school’s house system, each student gets the chance to participate in and contribute to meaningful events. Athletes take the lead as captains or student coaches.
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