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Graduate Students Want to Solve ‘Wicked Problems.’ Are Universities Delivering?

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Indeed, interdisciplinary training exposes students to many diverse perspectives, which previous studies suggest may lead to more innovative solutions and more powerful cognitive development. So what can universities do to provide interdisciplinary experiences in the hopes of helping developing “wicked students”?

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The Case for Expanding the Definition of 'Personalization' to Meet the Needs of the Whole Child

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Personalized learning for the whole learner, EdSurge Fusion 2018’s theme, is how we can begin to educate through the science of learning and development. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is committed to a whole child approach that is grounded in the science of human learning and development.

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Elevating Math Education Through Problem-Based Learning

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Everest Knowledge Through Experience The influence of constructivist theories has been instrumental in shaping PBL, from Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which argues that knowledge is constructed through experiences and interactions , to Leslie P. According to video documentation in the study, U.S.

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The benefits of active learning

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Given what we know about teacher retention and/or the cognitive development of young children, this is incredibly dismaying (and not limited to Massachusetts). A culture of teaching and learning often produces great achievement but a culture of achievement rarely results in great teaching and learning.

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Rethinking Recess Leads to Results On and Off the Playground

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Research from the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine shows that physical activity can have academic benefits, stimulating kids’ cognitive development and improving their learning outcomes. “Play is not just a fun activity kids happen to do,” says Elizabeth Cushing, president of Playworks.

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The Importance of Art Class

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Social-Emotional Learning Art class extends beyond a student’s cognitive development, it can also impact their social- emotional learning. When students explore different art forms and learn different cultural and personal perspectives, they have a better understanding of other people’s experiences.

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A Glimpse Into the Playful World of Seymour Papert

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He believed children’s cognitive development and scientific thinking grew through stages of self-constructed knowledge structures—and that they need to actively work through exploratory activities that allow them to discover and construct their own world. In his view, there was hope for every child.

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