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Making Math Class Relevant to Real Life

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Solving this motivation problem is tricky. Its about time that schools dragged math into the modern world, so that it imparts useful skills, Henderson says. That includes how job skills play into math paths for students. Some educators think its because math instruction is stuck in a rut.

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The Balance with Catlin Tucker: Featuring Shaun Woodly

Catlin Tucker

He is the architect behind the educator movement “ Teach Hustle Inspire ,” and he wrote the bestselling book MC Means Move the Class: How to Spark Engagement and Motivation in Urban and Culturally Diverse Classrooms. In this episode, Dr. Woodly and I chat about our early years in the classroom.

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How Digital Skills Can Promote Cultural Literacy and Create Pathways to Equity

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Coding and computer science are typically associated with outcomes around problem-solving and analytical skills. For instruction that yields cultural literacy, we most often look to language arts and social sciences. We really need to make everyone’s culture part of the conversation. How do you overcome them?

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The Secret to Learning Any New Language May Be Your Motivation

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So programs intended to make that process easier and faster are tapping into the science of motivation to improve their methods. Without that intrinsic personal motivation, it’s hard to reach the levels we expect and hope,” says Parandeh Kia, associate provost for educational technology at the institute.

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The pros and cons of DEI in education

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This leads to increased engagement and motivation. Furthermore, diverse learning environments encourage collaboration and communication skills because students learn to work effectively with peers from different backgrounds. Another challenge is the difficulty in measuring the success of DEI initiatives.

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Designing For Deeper Learning: Identifying Challenges and Prototyping Solutions

Catlin Tucker

Designing for Deeper Learning The sign of deeper learning is the ability to transfer or apply knowledge and skills to new and novel contexts. Cognitive The cognitive domain refers to the content knowledge and skills students must acquire to engage in deeper learning. These internal skills are vital to cultivating expert learners.

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9 ways to honor diversity and cultivate safe learning spaces

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By honoring and embracing our students’ cultural backgrounds, we not only create a sense of belonging but also enhance their educational journey. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Building a foundation Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs provides a foundational framework for understanding human motivation and development.