We have all seen the stereotypical portrayal of the traditional school setting where a teacher stands at the front of the classroom and spends the entirety of class time giving a lecture and asking questions of the students. While few classrooms are this extreme anymore, there is still a large amount of time where students […]
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Autism is widely associated in daily circles with people who are socially awkward, have a different way of thinking, and are generally less effective communicators. However, recent research shows that only one of these statements is true. Autism Research: Communication Between Autistic and Non-Autistic People People with autism often have a harder time understanding the
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School curriculums often focus on teaching students subject specific content such as math, science, and literature, but a newly released research study shows the importance of other soft skills such as emotional control, attentional control, and planning and prioritizing which together are often called Executive Functioning. Teachers are already overloaded with expectations of content that
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Students, especially as they get older, are often quite pessimistic. They often think that they can’t learn, that the teacher will not like what they’ve written, and that they will fail the unit test. This is often seen as a typical behavior for young people and is just dismissed. However, recent research suggests that this
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Are cell phones distracting students? New research says schools should rethink bans. Learn why managing distractions is key to real-world success.
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AI language models have made it increasingly harder for teachers to catch their students plagiarizing their papers. This article can help.
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Despite being seen as something for children, a math playground or toys designed to help children visualize math are beneficial for all ages.
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Knowing how to help a student who has experienced trauma is an important way teachers can help do their part to help students recover.
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New research suggests that in order for teachers to be most effective, they need to understand the psychology of teaching not just content.
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A guide for new preschool teachers or those wanting to update their curriculum to ensure best practices for students aged 3-7.
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