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Personalized Learning, Global Citizenship: A Framework for the Modern Classroom

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Nam’s work is grounded in the belief that education must be both empowering and compassionate—equipping learners not only with knowledge, but with resilience, empathy, and the confidence to shape a better world. Meanwhile, participating in global education programs in countries like Finland, India, and the U.S.

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Bridging the Gap Between Classroom and Real Life: The Power of Applied Learning

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His educational philosophy is centered on nurturing students’ thirst for knowledge and preparing them to do meaningful work in the future. If education is meant to prepare students for life beyond the classroom, then we must ask: are we equipping them with knowledge or wisdom? That number should stop us in our tracks.

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Amid discouraging math scores, are states improving elementary math instruction?

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ranked 34th in math among 78 participating countries in 2022. Empowering teachers with the knowledge and skills to teach math effectively is essential for improving life outcomes for all children,” said NCTQ President Heather Peske. And according to the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), the U.S.

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Look to the Science: Understanding how Mind, Brain and Education Science can Inform Educational Practices

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Mind, brain and education science combines knowledge in the fields of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and education to inform methods of teaching and explore the impact of those strategies on learning, helping to transform the field of education. work with a partner to light a bulb using the materials provided for you).

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One word, meaningful impact: Creating classroom culture through collective dialogue

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Saying Tell Us, instead of Tell me, validates each student’s role as both a learner and giver of knowledge. At this stage, I am probably not thinking that much about the other students because I have asked the participating student to tell meand me alone. Then, say Tell us __. Be intentional with your movements.

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Beyond formulas: Embracing complexity in writing instruction

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It allows teachers to view the funds of knowledge composers bring to a task and create entry points for support. The Journal for Quality & Participation , 34(4), 13–15. The objective process lens encourages teachers to ask key questions when designing instruction: Do students have a clear idea of how to execute the formal need?

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Can AI help reduce math anxiety?

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The 16- to 18-year-old students queried are participants in this years MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge (M3 Challenge), an annual internet-based, intensive math modeling contest organized by SIAM. Of the hundreds of participating teams, nine finalist teams were selected from across the U.S., How can AI help reduce math anxiety?

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