eSchool News

JULY 19, 2016

In an effort to address the national need to guide more students to careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researchers are developing curriculum which introduces STEM principles during the formative preschool years.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2016

Key points: Researchers are developing a STEM curriculum intended for preschool students. Although research suggests that students as young as preschool age would benefit from STEM education, experts point to a gap between what the research says and how much STEM-focused curriculum actually exists in preschools.

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eSchool News

MAY 9, 2024

Providing professional development on cultural competence Effective professional development on cultural competence is essential for equipping educators with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to engage effectively with diverse learners.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

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.

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Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2018

Research shows that by the age of 12, students will develop an economic understanding that researchers describe as “essentially adult”. We’ve seen social studies teachers include personal finance in their civics curriculum and math teachers use digital courses to teach topics like unit cost.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Hands-On Work is Good for the Brain Working with our hands isnt just about building or fixing thingsits also beneficial for cognitive development. Life Skills That Go Beyond the Job Learning a trade isnt just about mastering technical skills; its about acquiring knowledge that has real-life applications.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 3, 2016

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. “The Seymour’s genius goes far beyond the academic. Learning Stories.

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