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

k12 Digest

In fact, one such study demonstrated that students who were taught in classroom environments which employed strategies aligned to research such as productive struggle, discourse, movement and problem solving scored significantly higher on post-tests recalling and applying previous learning than the control group.

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

k12 Digest

From a young age, I was captivated by a single question: “Can learning be more meaningful than memorization?” I grew up in Vietnam at a time when education was often delivered through rigid lectures and rote learning. As a student, I found myself disengaged, even though I deeply valued the idea of learning.

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

k12 Digest

In fact, one such study demonstrated that students who were taught in classroom environments which employed strategies aligned to research such as productive struggle, discourse, movement and problem solving scored significantly higher on post-tests recalling and applying previous learning than the control group.

Science 130
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Steps Toward Creating a More Accessible and Inclusive College Classroom

Faculty Focus

Be open and welcome student questions. Provide Closed Captioning on posted videos (lectures, resources, etc.). Consider changing assessments from high-stakes timed tests to projects, homework, open-note/open-book take-home tests. Re-examine assignments and assessments for bias and exclusionary practices.

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

k12 Digest

From a young age, I was captivated by a single question: “Can learning be more meaningful than memorization?” I grew up in Vietnam at a time when education was often delivered through rigid lectures and rote learning. As a student, I found myself disengaged, even though I deeply valued the idea of learning.

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Retrieval in Action: Creative Strategies from Real Teachers

Cult of Pedagogy

But if you’re new here, I’ll give you a very quick overview: Retrieval practice is the act of trying to recall something you learned from memory by doing things like taking a test on it or using flashcards instead of just looking at, rereading, or reviewing the information. or what was the most challenging part of the lesson?

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Engaging Strategies for Reluctant Learners in High School

Teachers Pay Teachers

You can also ask survey questions like “What should I know about you before the school year starts?” No matter what subject you teach, spend time showing students how to take notes, how to study for tests and quizzes, and how to balance their time between homework and other after-school activities.