Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

It is important to understand inclusive pedagogies as practices where we discern the nuance between general multicultural education or culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive practices that specifically address the ability/disability continuum and the health dimension. Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework.

Accessibility 95

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 95

Edsurge

APRIL 24, 2025

The oldest of the cohort born from 1997 to 2012 are in their mid- to late 20s and taking heat for chafing against workplace culture in ways that come off as entitled (sound familiar, millennials?). Mental Health Struggles Discussions about Gen Zs mental health have held a spotlight since the U.S.

Education 157

Education Culture Math Achievement 157

eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

“The education sector faces reduced funding, competing state priorities, and compliance-focused cultures that can stifle innovation, making it challenging to build solutions that shift status quo approaches to teaching and learning,” said AERDF CEO Auditi Chakravarty.

Math 130

Math Culture Knowledge Science 130

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

In those environments, creativity was often seen as defiance, and culturally relevant teaching was just as perilous. Given that we are discussing learning environments for students and families, in many ways, it is. My students were growing. They were curious. They were healing. That’s the heartbeat of my work.

Schools 148

Schools Beliefs Culture Testing 148

Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

Edgar Miguel Grajeda, an elementary art teacher in Washington, D.C., My teachers and administrators understand that this is imperative to the work that I do in creating systemic change.

Education 121

Education Essay Culture Math 121

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

They discuss whether innovation matters more now because the world feels so unstable. The first Gen Z students I taught had been shaped by the 2008 recession, parents who struggled to bounce back, and a high-achievement culture that still promised something at the end of the tunnel. These aren’t signs of disengagement. I see them.

Beliefs 145

Beliefs Communication Lecturing Culture 145

Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

Her work demonstrates how teachers can encourage all students to draw on and share their interests and experiences with other students particularly those who have been historically left out of the discussions. In 2023, the American Psychological Association reported that math anxiety is prevalent and can last well into adulthood.

STEM 164

STEM Math Education Peer Review 164

Faculty Focus

JULY 8, 2025

To help us achieve these aims, here are five steps to update assignments in ways that help students learn the skills they need while fostering a culture of academic honesty. Step 3: Carve out time to discuss and model your expectations. Recall that a primary goal of the AIAS is to facilitate discussions about AI use.

Critical Thinking 98

Critical Thinking Assignments Academic Integrity Intelligence 98

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

Research has consistently highlighted the benefits of music in L2 acquisition, from improving pronunciation and listening skills to enhancing vocabulary retention and cultural understanding (Degrave, 2019; Kumar et al. Interpret and Discuss   Within their groups, students analyze the song’s meaning. How do they shape its meaning?

Language 65

Language Languages Instructors Culture 65

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Central to our discussion is the assertion that a “one-size-fits-all” approach to AI adoption is inadequate for educational institutions, whose missions and values differ significantly. Institutions should: Foster a Culture of Experimentation : Encourage pilot projects that allow for controlled experimentation.

Ethics 117

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 117

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

We’ve discussed grit, growth mindset, intrinsic motivation, relevance, autonomy, and purpose. Or is it relying heavily on the support structures, relationships, and cultural norms students bring from outside, especially from their families? And motivation, for adolescents, flows from that deep biological imperative.

Motivation 279

Motivation Learning Students Achievement 279

eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Highlights include new Math Talks for grades 3-5, which feature activities focused on making sense of mathematics through open-ended prompts and rich student discussions, Daily Fix-Its and Weekly Edits, which are teacher-led presentations targeting common student grammar errors, and more. The new civics-focused series, Need toKnow Jr.,

Laboratory 190

Laboratory Social Studies Education Middle School 190

Faculty Focus

JUNE 17, 2025

Central to our discussion is the assertion that a “one-size-fits-all” approach to AI adoption is inadequate for educational institutions, whose missions and values differ significantly. Institutions should: Foster a Culture of Experimentation : Encourage pilot projects that allow for controlled experimentation.

Ethics 74

Ethics Education Evaluation Fairness 74

Faculty Focus

JULY 10, 2025

Consider using written reflections, discussion boards, or tools like Jamboard and Padlet. Lloyd has been featured on Good Morning Houston and KTSU Radio for his impactful community work and continues to champion culturally responsive teaching and student empowerment at all levels of education. References Owens-Young, Jessica.

Teaching 53

Teaching Elementary School Elementary School Failure 53

Faculty Focus

JULY 10, 2025

Consider using written reflections, discussion boards, or tools like Jamboard and Padlet. Lloyd has been featured on Good Morning Houston and KTSU Radio for his impactful community work and continues to champion culturally responsive teaching and student empowerment at all levels of education. References Owens-Young, Jessica.

Teaching 53

Teaching Elementary School Elementary School Failure 53

Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

Think : Give students a minute to brainstorm on their own Pair : Partner students for 2-minute discussions Share :Ask students to share their ideas in the chat, out loud, or on a shared tool like a Nearpod Collaboration Board, Padlet, or another shared tool. You can spotlight a few responses or guide discussion using sentence starters.

Languages 52

Languages Language Participation Writing 52

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Online courses can quickly become overwhelming as the emails, discussion posts, and papers roll in like the next COVID-19 variant. The slow professor: Challenging the culture of speed in the academy. Many faculty are often unprepared for the volume of work that comes with teaching online. References Bailey, E.

eLearning 69

eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 69

Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Online courses can quickly become overwhelming as the emails, discussion posts, and papers roll in like the next COVID-19 variant. The slow professor: Challenging the culture of speed in the academy. Many faculty are often unprepared for the volume of work that comes with teaching online. References Bailey, E.

eLearning 67

eLearning Students Assignments Feedback 67

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Monitor and Support Groups in Real Time : Circulate during group work, check for understanding, and intervene as needed to guide discussion or clarify misconceptions. Furthermore, by refining our pedagogical practices, we can foster a more robust society with confident, culturally competent, and self-aware leaders of tomorrow.

Assignments 59

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 59

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Conference Seating: Best for whole-class discussions 2. Horseshoe: Best for class discussions and inclusivity 5. Conference Seating: Best for whole-class discussions Similar to group pods, this type of classroom seating arrangement involves having all of the desks connected to feel more like a large conference room table.

Classroom Management 98

Classroom Management Discussions Grades Lecturing 98

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Multi-sensory learning techniques, such as hands-on activities, visual aids, and interactive discussions, further enhance understanding and retention. Creating an empowering learning environment starts with a school culture built on structure, consistency, and emotional support. But learning doesnt stop with formal training.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Faculty Focus

APRIL 27, 2025

Beyond seeing students in class and at monthly cohort events, regular one-on-one check-ins, whether in person or via Zoom, offer a space for students to discuss both academic and personal matters in an informal setting. These meetings help track progress, provide guidance, and connect students with relevant campus resources.

STEM 53

STEM Science Activities Student Engagement 53

Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

Monitor and Support Groups in Real Time : Circulate during group work, check for understanding, and intervene as needed to guide discussion or clarify misconceptions. Furthermore, by refining our pedagogical practices, we can foster a more robust society with confident, culturally competent, and self-aware leaders of tomorrow.

Assignments 61

Assignments Art Critical Thinking Motivation 61

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

Figure 2: Analysis Rubric 1 point Close reading throughout the paper that addresses specific, quoted moments from your song 1 point Close reading that makes an argument about why those specific moments are there throughout the paper 1 point The paper addresses monstrosity as we have discussed it in class (i.e. Schapiro, Barbara.

Grades 74

Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 74

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

These real-world connections add depth to classroom discussions, spark curiosity, and inspire students to explore new topics. Some guests might read a picture book, share a hobby, discuss their career, etc. Discuss what your students have learned about the other communities, compare traditions, landscapes, etc.

Writing 52

Writing Questions Discussions Activities 52

A Place Called Kindergarten

MAY 31, 2025

If you're a kindergarten teacher looking to build strong number sense, encourage mathematical thinking, and foster classroom discussion, KINDERGARTEN MATH TALKS are your secret weapon. These discussions aren't about getting the right answer fast they're about exploring multiple ways to solve problems and learning to talk about math.

Math 52

Math Discussions Culture Languages 52

Cal Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

Plagiarism-detection software like Turnitin monetizes student intellectual property and contributes to a culture of suspicion in education. That culture is getting normalized here, of professors being able to take the furthest lengths possible to make sure [students aren’t cheating],” she said. “It I trust you.

Plagiarism 118

Plagiarism Assignments Academic Integrity Writing 118

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

Practical Application of the Belonging Social-Ecological Model The study underscores the pivotal role of departmental culture and environment in shaping a learner’s sense of belonging. This is an essential consideration for departments when evaluating the factors provided to learners at each level of the belonging social ecological model.

Evaluation 59

Evaluation Motivation Activities Study 59

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2025

Practical Application of the Belonging Social-Ecological Model The study underscores the pivotal role of departmental culture and environment in shaping a learner’s sense of belonging. This is an essential consideration for departments when evaluating the factors provided to learners at each level of the belonging social ecological model.

Evaluation 53

Evaluation Motivation Activities Study 53

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Have you seen examples of that working, and if so, what are some of the best practices to kind of establish the culture that all Ed tech leaders know is important in person? You know for high quality video discussions like you and I are having now, we couldn’t do this when online schools were starting. It’s like everybody.

Learning 130

Learning Discussions Gamification Technology 130

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Platforms like Zoom or Google Classroom enable real-time discussions, while forums foster ongoing dialogue beyond scheduled sessions. Global Perspectives on Education Education’s landscape varies dramatically across the globe, reflecting diverse cultural, economic, and political contexts.

Hybrid Learning 128

Hybrid Learning Learning Styles Study Critical Thinking 128

Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

They help establish a culture of respect, responsibility, and critical thinking. Building a Year-Long Culture of Safety Dont just teach science safety lab rules once and call it a day. Science safety rules are not only about preventing accidents, though thats obviously important. Want more tips for setting up classroom expectations?

Science 52

Science Activities Classroom Management Critical Thinking 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

Add more works that represent multiple voices and cultures, and let students choose from a list of titles to ensure they’ll be engaged in the reading. Have backup plans, sub plans, differentiated materials, lessons that address all learning types, and endless discussion questions to use up those last five minutes before the bell.

Grades 52

Grades Teaching Teachers Teaching Philosophy 52

Lab to Class

MAY 26, 2025

Communication styles can stereotypically differ between culture groups, genders, and generationally. It takes many years of experiencing and living in a culture to fully understand how they communicate. Lack of understanding, especially between different cultures can lead to distrust, discrimination and even violence.

Communication 52

Communication Failure Culture Participation 52

Reading Power Gear

JUNE 17, 2025

This is a wonderful book to launch a discussion about family and cultural traditions and how they can be passed down within a family. Ashley promises to wait with her uncle by the train tracks, in remembrance of what was lost and she promises to never forget the their culture or language.

History 66

History Culture Languages Language 66

Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

Bringing back campus life Reestablishing campus culture and student life might seem like a lower priority than boosting academic performance in the wake of the pandemic, but university leaders say they’re intertwined. Tradition is the backbone of campus culture.” I’m always going to try to the best of my ability to help people.”

Math 88

Math English Lecturing High School 88

Edsurge

JULY 2, 2025

The Education Culture War Book bans don’t exist in a vacuum, experts say, but are part of larger campaigns by political groups and their funders to decrease trust in public schools and smooth the way for state spending on private religious schools.

Schools 114

Schools Writing Beliefs Accessibility 114