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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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How school leaders can foster a culturally responsive framework

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Reflective practice and continuous learning: Finally, professional development on cultural competence should emphasize the importance of reflective practice and continuous learning. By committing to continuous growth and improvement, educators can deepen their cultural competence and better meet the diverse needs of their students.

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How Building Bonds in the Classroom Can Motivate Better Teaching

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Researchers believe it may be in part due to their age and development, and partly because secondary school teachers are content specialists who can dive more deeply into their subjects. In addition, as course content becomes more challenging in higher grades, teachers may tend to use these complex strategies more often.”

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Asynchronous Learning or Live Lessons? Which One Works Better for Me?

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In particular, the age and cognitive development of your students has a profound impact on their ability to succeed in different online learning environments. Each approach is best suited to different contexts.

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Parents Don't Need to Be Coding Experts, Just Willing to Learn With Their Children

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In 2017, after receiving positive feedback from parents, DevTech embarked on a research project to better understand families’ experiences and nuances of parent-child interactions using different coding technologies. Research shows that parent engagement in extracurricular activities can, in turn, promote children’s engagement.

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Can Video Games Help Early Learners Grow?

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Those that use feedback for children, provide hints when children get stuck on a task and offer the opportunity to ‘level up’ as their skills develop are the best for children,” adds Jennings, who studies the impact of children’s media on children, families and teachers.

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3 Fresh Art and Music Apps for the Classroom

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Any feedback? New Statistics Linking Music Education to Cognitive Development. While students can collaborate with their teacher, there is no way to collaborate with fellow students. Hopefully, this feature is coming soon. Insider Tips. A familiar complaint among subscribers is the lack of Bluetooth compatibility. Conclusion.

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