Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

However, in an increasingly complex and interconnected world, there is a growing need to enhance this traditional model with innovative teaching methods (Barker, 2000). Systems thinking aids in creating comprehensive policy experiments that consider multiple factors.

Art 115

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 115

eSchool News

MAY 27, 2025

We have an extremely diverse student body, which means foundational skills and native languages are varied and distinctive. While many students are proficient in other languages, these languages may not share the same alphabet or sounds as English. Teach to a group or individuals.

English 173

English Students Language Languages 173

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. This is the moment when a language instructor must pivot, shifting the classroom dynamic to reignite curiosity and motivation. 2022; Nuessel and Marshall, 2008; Vidal and Nordgren, 2024).

Languages 97

Languages Language Instructors Culture 97

Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 8, 2025

That’s the focus of my conversation with Amy Tondreau and Laurie Rabinowitz, authors of the book Sustaining Cultural and Disability Identities in the Literacy Classroom, K-6. And so we really started to think about what would it look like for us to treat disability as a cultural identity that was worthy of being sustained.

Disabilities 91

Disabilities Teaching Culture Special Education 91

Faculty Focus

JUNE 22, 2025

However, in an increasingly complex and interconnected world, there is a growing need to enhance this traditional model with innovative teaching methods (Barker, 2000). Systems thinking aids in creating comprehensive policy experiments that consider multiple factors.

Art 97

Art Curriculum Interdisciplinary Teaching 97

eSchool News

MAY 5, 2025

Key points: Creating a culture where all students see themselves as capable math thinkers starts with leaders Key questions that unleash powerful PLCs Ethical PD: Doing right by the teachers who do right by the world For more news on teachers PD, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub One of my first vivid memories of math is of timed tests.

Math 191

Math Beliefs Culture Ethics 191

k12 Digest

JUNE 30, 2025

Eric Francis Manu is a world-renowned authority in international diplomacy, protocol, and cross-cultural intelligence, trusted by royalty, dignitaries, celebrities, and C-suite leaders across the globe. And more specifically, what does it mean for those who shape nations, command boardrooms, or represent culture on the world stage?

Intelligence 180

Intelligence Ethics Culture Education 180

k12 Digest

JUNE 30, 2025

Eric Francis Manu is a world-renowned authority in international diplomacy, protocol, and cross-cultural intelligence, trusted by royalty, dignitaries, celebrities, and C-suite leaders across the globe. And more specifically, what does it mean for those who shape nations, command boardrooms, or represent culture on the world stage?

Intelligence 180

Intelligence Ethics Culture Education 180

Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Creating a classroom in the service of social justice (The Metropolitan Center for Urban Education, 2008) requires a profound understanding of the impact of human diversity on teaching and learning (Cushner et al., Create community guidelines for discussions that include intention and impact/anti-bias language. Jennifer E.

Accessibility 97

Accessibility Disabilities Learning Disabilities Special Education 97

Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

Over the last nine months, weve worked with eight fellows whose pathways in education are as diverse as they have ever been, including a trauma psychotherapist turned early childhood counselor, a physics teacher with a penchant for storytelling and a Jordan-born immigrant who moved to the United States to pursue her passion for teaching.

Education 117

Education Essay Culture Math 117

Edsurge

JUNE 25, 2025

In those environments, creativity was often seen as defiance, and culturally relevant teaching was just as perilous. That quiet defiance — teaching banned literature — changed me. PASS Network was going to be a bridge — connecting families to the language, policies and strategies they needed to push for change from within.

Schools 148

Schools Beliefs Culture Testing 148

k12 Digest

JUNE 23, 2025

Nam is the co-founder of the Vietnam Innovative Educators Foundation (VIEF), a professional network of over 157,000 educators committed to advancing technology-enhanced and student-centered teaching practices nationwide. This mindset ensures that tools never overshadow the human core of teaching and learning.

Interdisciplinary 144

Interdisciplinary Learning Feedback Culture 144

Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

The initial enthusiasm for learning a foreign language may wane as other courses with demanding assignments compete for their attention. This is the moment when a language instructor must pivot, shifting the classroom dynamic to reignite curiosity and motivation. 2022; Nuessel and Marshall, 2008; Vidal and Nordgren, 2024).

Languages 67

Languages Language Instructors Culture 67

Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Please design a semester-long work-based learning experience to teach me the psychology concepts and learning outcomes that are described in the attached syllabus. Behavioral Observation : Observe and interpret body language and verbal cues to better understand customer satisfaction and needs.

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Syllabus Education Ethics Instructors 100

eSchool News

JUNE 18, 2025

Kids teach themselves astonishingly complex things through trial, error, iteration, and YouTube. Yet I suspect many teachers are disinclined to make software usage a major mechanism for conferring status and respect in their classrooms because encouraging more screen time doesn’t feel like real teaching. Or basketball. Or Taylor Swift.

Motivation 279

Motivation Learning Students Achievement 279

k12 Digest

JUNE 24, 2025

Beyond ASDAN, the school provides a wide range of personalized support services, including individualized learning plans, speech and language therapy, and counseling. ProEd Global School undergoes regular evaluations of its curriculum, teaching methodologies, and student outcomes to ensure that it meets the highest international standards.

Exams 137

Exams Counselling Education Schools 137

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Teachers regularly use technology, not just to teach, but to help students think deeper, ask better questions, and tell their own stories. Critical thinking isnt something we teach once, says Ms. Thats why the school has built a culture where care isnt an afterthoughtits a foundation. Every student has their own MacBook or iPad.

Schools 209

Schools Culture Interdisciplinary Beliefs 209

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

A great ELA curriculum doesn’t just teach mechanics; it lifts the veil to a powerful and enchanting world of language. Find ways to connect it to your family’s culture, traditions, and everyday life. It includes teaching guides, printables, lesson plans, anchor charts, and student workbooks. 1, CCSS W.K.2, 2, CCSS W.K.3

Curriculum 98

Curriculum Social Studies Art Learning Styles 98

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

Teaching 8th grade ELA can be a uniquely rewarding experience, as long as you’ve got the right tools. Keep a copy of your teaching philosophy nearby 8th Grade ELA teacher Essentials You Didn’t Know You Needed Seamlessly transition 8th grade ELA students to high school 1. But is that enough to prepare new teenagers for 9th grade?

Grades 52

Grades Teaching Teachers Teaching Philosophy 52

Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

Thats especially true when youre supporting multilingual learners (MLs), who are navigating both academic content and a new language at the same time. Try This: Imagine youre teaching a new ecology unit to your 8 th grade science class. Make Language Visual with Graphic Organizers Graphic organizers arent just cute.

Language 52

Language Languages Participation Writing 52

Faculty Focus

JUNE 3, 2025

generate questions, review/structure answers) Beyond verbal language, visuals are an important facet of communication and students need to be prepared for more multimodal communication tasks at the workplace (Brumberger, 2005). It cannot fully understand subtle aspects like culture, values or emotional nuances (Hwang and Wu 2024).

Writing 98

Writing Students Communication Lecturing 98

Faculty Focus

JULY 20, 2025

Please design a semester-long work-based learning experience to teach me the psychology concepts and learning outcomes that are described in the attached syllabus. Behavioral Observation : Observe and interpret body language and verbal cues to better understand customer satisfaction and needs.

Syllabus 96

Syllabus Education Ethics Instructors 96

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

My Journey in Alternative Grading: From Curiosity to Clarity The first time I stood in front of 20 bored freshmen, all alone, teaching a course I had designed, also all alone, I was teaching a general education writing and speaking course at the University of Iowa. As a TA, I even received rubrics with that language.

Grades 79

Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 79

Faculty Focus

JUNE 3, 2025

generate questions, review/structure answers) Beyond verbal language, visuals are an important facet of communication and students need to be prepared for more multimodal communication tasks at the workplace (Brumberger, 2005). It cannot fully understand subtle aspects like culture, values or emotional nuances (Hwang and Wu 2024).

Writing 94

Writing Students Communication Lecturing 94

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Instead of relying on rigid teaching methods, AEF Schools tailor their curriculum to each student, ensuring academic progress while strengthening executive functioning, social skills, and real-world problem-solving abilities. At the heart of AEFs teaching methods is the belief that learning should be engaging and accessible.

Skills 137

Skills Schools Learning Students 137

Teach Your Kids

JULY 7, 2025

Meet the tutors ➡️ Rowan (Latin and Ancient Greek) A specialist in Latin and Ancient Greek, Rowan loves guiding gifted learners into the fascinating world of classical languages and ideas. His approach makes even the most complex material engaging and accessible for curious minds.

Feedback 90

Feedback Language Languages Culture 90

Faculty Focus

MAY 22, 2025

Learning the language of how to intervene can help facilitate the appropriate connection to campus services. Burnout, compassion fatigue, and rising expectations in teaching and service can make it difficult to engage in additional emotional labor. A simple statement like, Ive noticed you seem a bit off latelyare you okay?

Counselling 54

Counselling Students Culture Knowledge 54

Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 19, 2025

I’m picturing a lot of family time, slower mornings, and leisure reading in my future, but I also like to spend some time brushing up on my teaching skills each summer. Professional growth doesn’t have to be overwhelming… it can fit into your summer routine as a rewarding way to improve your teaching. Remember, your summers are yours!

Reading 59

Reading Skills Teachers Classroom Management 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. If the goal is to engage the entire room, can the seating be arranged into a large circle to allow learners to see each other’s body language while speaking?

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. If the goal is to engage the entire room, can the seating be arranged into a large circle to allow learners to see each other’s body language while speaking?

Evaluation 54

Evaluation Motivation Activities Study 54

Priceless Ponderings

MAY 25, 2025

As a science teacher, especially in the elementary grades, teaching these rules isnt just about safety. They help establish a culture of respect, responsibility, and critical thinking. And if youre teaching 2nd grade science or working with small groups, consistency is your best friend.

Science 52

Science Activities Classroom Management Critical Thinking 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 Language Languages 66

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 23, 2025

No matter where you play, these activities teach cooperation and elevate the joy in your classroom. Research in the Journal of University Teaching & Learning indicates that collaborative games facilitate effective teamwork and understanding of what makes a team successful. The best part?

Activities 52

Activities Communication Assignments Grades 52

eSchool News

MAY 14, 2025

Now, the COVID pandemic thrust schools into emergency remote teaching mode virtually overnight. In this conversation, we explore how today’s remote learning differs from that pandemic era emergency teaching. I’m your host, Kevin Hogan. And what does the future hold as? Yep, there’s that acronym again, AI.

Learning 130

Learning Discussions Gamification Technology 130

k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

Its a commitment to embedding equity into every layer of school culture, from classroom practices and curriculum to policies and professional learning. Here are five research-informed strategies school leaders can use to develop antiracist, inclusive cultures through professional learning.

Confidentiality 213

Confidentiality Culture Discussions Beliefs 213

k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

Its a commitment to embedding equity into every layer of school culture, from classroom practices and curriculum to policies and professional learning. Here are five research-informed strategies school leaders can use to develop antiracist, inclusive cultures through professional learning.

Confidentiality 130

Confidentiality Culture Discussions Beliefs 130

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Hispanic Heritage Month is an excellent opportunity to teach students about influential Hispanic figures from the past and present. You can also celebrate this important month by showcasing Hispanic history, culture, and the Spanish language in your curriculum, no matter what class you teach.

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