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Understanding cognitive development in students via Piaget’s Theory

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Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist, profoundly impacted educational theory with his comprehensive theory of cognitive development. His work was developed in the mid-20th century, but it remains highly relevant and influential in today’s classrooms. Each stage represents a different way of thinking and understanding the world.

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3 ways to teach STEAM in a blended learning environment

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Jean Piaget, an influential educational theorist who explored the way young children learn concepts, described their cognitive development as progressing by stages toward more abstract thinking. Grounding learning in hands-on manipulatives.

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3 strategies to teach STEAM in a blended environment

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Jean Piaget, an influential educational theorist who explored the way young children learn concepts, described their cognitive development as progressing by stages toward more abstract thinking. Grounding learning in hands-on manipulatives.

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Engaging the reluctant reader: Benefits of gamified learning in literacy education

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Reaching reluctant and disinterested readers can be challenging, frustrating, and discouraging for teachers, who fully grasp the importance of literacy skills. Educators need creative and authentic ways to engage students in reading without it seeming forced or gimmicky. Many educational games fall into this category.

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The Case for Why Handwriting is Still an Essential Skill for Students

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But also, because there are undeniable cognitive benefits students experience through the process of learning to write: Enhanced memory and learning : Handwriting improves retention of information compared to typing. Improved hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, essential for cognitive development.

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How Building Bonds in the Classroom Can Motivate Better Teaching

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It’s accepted wisdom that good relationships between teachers and their students lead to students who are willing to work harder in the classroom. Could those positive feelings also have an impact in the other direction, leading teachers to up their instructional game? This teacher makes lessons interesting.

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How school leaders can foster a culturally responsive framework

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By prioritizing cultural responsiveness, school leaders can foster a sense of belonging and empowerment among students, teachers, and the broader school community. Instead, it is aligned with individualist cultural practices that prioritize conformity over creativity and independent thinking.

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