Cult of Pedagogy

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

They often do this by intentionally choosing language that shapes the learning environment. ” At an evocative point in a story (or a point of uncertainty in science or social studies), we ask open questions like: “What are you thinking?” Thinking together demands collective participation toward a collaborative end.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2019

While it got its start as a way to help computer scientists think more logically about data analysis, lately it’s been catching on with instructors in a diverse number of subjects—from science to math to social studies. Those derived from European languages get placed on the left; those with Native origins on the right.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The NEA examined the research on STAR students and focused on the long-term results from the follow-up studies. Some of the long-term results of the students who were in the smaller classes include: Higher student achievement levels in grade seven language, reading, science, math, and social studies classes.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Most of those teachers taught English or social studies, where the applications of chatbots are more obvious. Younger students are stickier because the tools really have to address their motivation more, Grom says. The technology isn’t necessarily there to serve young kids, Grom says. Flawed Theory of Learning?

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Edsurge

MAY 6, 2020

See more: What Teachers Wish the Public Knew About Their Jobs During COVID-19 Jill Armstrong, social studies teacher at Greenup County High School in Greenup, Ky.: “I But I’m betting many do have a newfound appreciation for teachers and schools and what we do for kids.” But we aren’t out there trying to push that.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Kahlfeldt has touched on the census many times in his 15 years as a middle school social studies teacher at Winfield School District 34 (22 years total as an educator). He also shares how his zesty attitude toward social studies makes lessons on the census—and many other topics—pop for his students.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

According to our mission , Honolulu’s Assets High School “serves gifted and capable students specializing in those with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. Our main thought with this program was finding a way to align students’ intrinsic motivation with the core skills required to succeed in education and in life.

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2020

I wish the public knew how creative a teacher must be to motivate students. I wish the public knew how creative a teacher must be to motivate students. Jill Armstrong, social studies teacher at Greenup County High School in Greenup, Ky.: “The See also: Want to Show Teachers You Appreciate Them? Teaching them.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

math, literacy, science, social studies, foreign language, art). Social emotional development includes interpersonal skills, mindsets like self-efficacy and resilience (coping through and recovering from challenge or adversity). All six whole child domains are deeply integrated in the process of learning.

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eSchool News

MAY 20, 2021

PreK On My Way , Designed in Collaboration with UTHealth’s Children’s Learning Institute and Yale Child Study Center, Brings Together the Latest Early Childhood Education Research in Language, Literacy, Math, and Social-Emotional Development. of the Yale Child Study Center; and Jie-Qi Chen, Ph.D. ,

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 17, 2025

My Teaching Journey: Cultivating a Growth Mindset Through Ungrading For the past 11 years, I have been a professor of social studies education, working with both pre-service and in-service teachers. After taking this course, what profound insights have you gained about social studies education? Lin, Yutang.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2016

And of course, we are delighted to be working for a sixth year with the team at the Smithsonian to design these and other original and motivating Challenges.”. and international social studies, language, and interdisciplinary curriculum standards.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2017

A common tool seen in the world language and social studies classrooms at my school is Quizlet Live. It is worth noting that both of these tools offer modes for self-paced studying and learning. These services can provide the content and motivation to help your students when they need a mental and/or physical boost.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 28, 2019

This article is part of our upcoming guide, Social Studies: It's Time to Reinvest. Learn how to select a timely and culturally relevant social studies curriculum that supports teachers and students alike in this upcoming EdSurge webinar —Wednesday, November 13, 2019.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Being very goal-driven and seeing the relationship between how well you read and the kind of job you’re looking for helps students develop the motivation and energy to actually give it a try. Now, Achieve3000 is used by our science and social studies classes. About 55 percent of our students end up working in health care.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 17, 2016

Leaving the work completely up to the students might give a teacher anxiety, but students can do great work when they are motivated and have freedom of choice, creativity, and expression. Are these freedoms only limited to the area of English Language Arts or Social Studies?

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Learning Essay Social Studies Language 112

eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2016

To support schools and districts across the country and around the world, the company has created state-customized editions of its patented, nonfiction blended learning literacy solutions: · KidBizPro®, TeenBizPro®, and EmpowerPro® for English language arts, science and social studies in grades two through 12.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

The slides include both psychology-specific and social-emotional prompts, including prompts about motivation and emotion, states of consciousness, and developmental psychology. Use them to begin longer narrative essays, begin class discussions, or introduce elements of fiction in your language arts class. What would you do?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 6, 2015

No matter the class, that teacher–be s/he history, literacy, social studies, math, reading, writing, or tech–reminds students of the right way to keyboard. An important part of succeeding in core classes is understanding the language. Blend keyboarding training into your lesson plans. Vocabulary. domain-specific.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

LEGO Education designs standards-aligned sets for K-8 students and offers plenty of free support for teachers, including more than 400 online lesson plans —ranging in focus from computer science and English Language Arts (ELA) to robotics and coding— self-guided professional development and an online community where teachers share tips and ideas.

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Elevate k12

APRIL 8, 2025

ELL LIVE: Supporting Academic Success for Multilingual Learners Across the country, districts are facing increased pressure to meet the needs of a growing multilingual learner population, while struggling to find certified ESL teachers who can support both academic success and language development.

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Edsurge

MARCH 1, 2017

Where does the motivation come from—professional life? The motivation is personal. In the Kindergarten through second grade years of our school, all of the classes from social studies to math will incorporate our student's identity, but specifically understanding the story itself. Personal life?

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Priceless Ponderings

APRIL 20, 2025

Offer small prizes or fun incentives to keep kids motivated. Navajo Code Talkers The Native American Marines who used their language to create an unbreakable code during World War II. As kids read, they mark off spaces on their board, aiming to complete a row or even go for blackout! Looking for more Summer Activities?

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k12

MARCH 31, 2025

English and Language Arts Strong communication skills are the cornerstone of academic and life success. Creative writing is used to refine storytelling and expressive language skills. History and Social Studies History helps students understand cause and effect, societal changes, and the interconnectedness of key events.

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Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 29, 2024

It was not uncommon for Shawn to throw chairs, push over desks, or shout “colorful language” at his peers and teachers. By using “multiple means of engagement,” students who are not typically very engaged or motivated dial into the lesson. Tier 6: Test Pulling Nate When I was in high school, I cheated on a social studies test.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 26, 2025

Specialized Programs: Online schools often offer a wider variety of courses, including advanced placement (AP), STEM, languages, and arts, compared to some traditional schools. Self-Motivation and Discipline Without the physical presence of teachers and peers, students must be motivated to complete assignments and stay on track independently.

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k12

APRIL 14, 2025

Media: We use videos, podcasts, and interactive content to bring STEM stories to life, sparking new interests and keeping students inspired and motivated. STEM in Language Arts Reading and writing are closely related to STEM, as is learning to communicate complex ideasa skill valuable in every field, from engineering to coding and medicine.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

For socially active teens or those who gain energy from collaborative learning, this can become a challenge over time. Requires High Self-Motivation Not every teenager is naturally self-driven. What if my teen loses motivation halfway through the program? Parents often play a more active role, especially at the beginning.

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2024

Unfortunately, this portrayal isn't unique and reflects a broader issue with how social studies is perceived. While this approach may work with students who are intrinsically motivated to learn history, it's difficult to get through topics like the Pan-Slavic movement in the mid-19th century with uninterested 14-year-olds.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 27, 2024

Walz, who served several terms in Congress before becoming the governor of Minnesota in 2018, is a former high school social studies teacher and football coach who, to this day, holds those identities close. is a high school alternative education and social studies teacher in Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Additionally, student motivation is high, as they are able to track their monthly growth and celebrate successes. Traditionally, school absences are assumed to be a result of disinterested families when the real causes more often are language barriers, parents working multiple jobs, and poor internet access, among a host of other obstacles.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2024

I have been extremely fortunate to continue teaching my favorite grade level, fourth grade, and my favorite subject, English language arts (ELA). Since starting my career, the dynamic of my department has changed a few times, so I’ve taught ELA by itself as well as ELA and social studies.

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Edsurge

APRIL 1, 2022

Having the Language The extended and devastating consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have reached nearly every person around the world. Having the language to talk about complex experiences is the first step in being able to face them. In other words, we cannot address a problem without first being able to name and describe it.

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eSchool News

MAY 28, 2025

Among these students are newcomers to the country adjusting to a new language and culture, students with special education needs requiring individualized support, and gifted learners ready for deeper learning challenges.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2024

I have been incorporating them into typical English Language Arts and Social Studies high school content for several years (Piccoli 2-5). Motivated Skepticism in the Evaluation of Political Beliefs.” Perhaps, eventually, our democracy could improve too? I’ll introduce you to people, a little at a time. and Milton Lodge.

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