Articles tagged with Teaching
The American Educational Research Association (AERA) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) will hold an interactive policy forum on 'Measuring Teaching at a Global Scale--Policy Perspectives on the Findings from the Global Teaching InSights Video Study'. The event will explore findings on classroom manag...
A study assessing US nephrology fellows' perceptions on home dialysis training found moderate preparedness for peritoneal dialysis and low confidence in home hemodialysis. The majority of trainees participated in continuity clinics and education, yet desired more focused teaching on PD and HHD.
A PSU study found that teacher value-added scores change with students' test score gains and schools' socioeconomic status. This challenges the idea that a teacher's score should remain constant regardless of their school or student population.
Researchers found that teacher-mothers face immense stress due to unequal distribution of second-shift responsibilities, inadequate parental leave policies, and low teacher pay. The study advocates for improved parental leave, higher teacher pay, and equal distribution of household labor to support teacher-mothers.
Research from Finland found that teacher-perceived conflict in kindergarten is linked to lower interest and pre-academic skills in literacy and math. The study highlights the importance of developing supportive relationships between teachers and children.
Researchers at the University of Central Florida found that students are more likely to accept an AI teaching assistant if it is effective and easy to communicate with. The study suggests that designing AI teachers to facilitate positive learning experiences requires understanding how students relate to these systems.
A study published by the American Psychological Association found that positive student-teacher relationships have a significant link to improved physical and mental health in adulthood. However, the researchers did not find the same correlation between peer relationships and adult health.
Society for Neuroscience recognizes Courtney Miller for her career-long practice of mentoring women scientists, including founding Professional Women's Nexus to provide support and connections. Miller has also achieved significant scientific success, developing treatments for drug addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University used positive reinforcement to train a robot named Spot to perform several tasks in days, compared to months. The team devised a reward system that works for robots like treats do for dogs, earning numeric points for correct behaviors.
Professor Mills Kelly receives the prestigious award for his contributions to digital teaching methods and innovative approaches. The Gutenberg Teaching Council recognized him for his work on digitizing history teaching with his book 'Teaching History in the Digital Age'.
Research shows that distracted learning significantly impairs students' attention, working memory, and learning outcomes. Educators can empower students to manage distractions by fostering an internal locus of control and promoting active learning. Strategies include removing extraneous devices, using work-reward systems, and incorpora...
Research shows that creativity in science and arts are similar, indicating the need for holistic teaching approaches to foster creative capabilities. This study provides valuable insight into assessing and developing students' creative skills.
Researchers have discovered a new method to repair defective fetal membranes using small bioengineered molecules, which could help prevent preterm birth. The study found that these molecules can self-assemble to form a plug that seals holes within the fetal membranes.
A breakthrough in semi-autonomous colonoscopy uses a robot to guide a medical device into the body, reducing the demanding task of manipulation for doctors or nurses. The system enables precise locations for biopsies or tissue examination with minimal pain and increased patient access.
The University of Missouri is receiving $5.45 million to improve literacy in Missouri schools through the Show Me Literacies Collaborative. The grant will support early childhood educators in extending family literacy practices into the classroom, with a focus on inclusive and multilingual literacies.
The RIT Cary Graphic Arts Collection is preserving a rare collection of Hebrew wood types used by the Jewish-American press at the turn of the 20th century. The collection includes sets from one of the longest-running Yiddish daily newspapers still in publication, The Forward.
The joint project aims to develop digital courses and promote intercultural exchange between faculty and students. The collaboration will cover various aspects of music education, including musicianship, analysis, and composition.
Scientists at University of Bath and UCB biopharma company produce miniaturized antibodies up to five times smaller than regular ones. These tiny antibodies may bind to sites on pathogens that larger antibodies can't, offering a potential new class of treatments.
The I-Connect web-based system helps students set goals, tracks progress, and shares data with mentors, teachers, and parents. It has been shown to decrease disruptive behavior, increase productivity, and boost academic achievement.
The UT Agribusiness Academy aims to increase Tennessee secondary students' exposure to agribusiness content and career opportunities, bolstering curricular success. The grant-funded project will provide online modules and professional development components for 60 teachers over three summers.
Project ENHANCE aims to improve emotional behavioral supports across the country, adaptable for virtual education. Researchers are providing tools and resources to support students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional well-being needs.
A recent study by Missouri University researchers found that teacher burnout is associated with an increased risk of student suspensions. When teachers are highly stressed and emotionally exhausted, students in their classrooms are more likely to be suspended or disciplined by school administrators.
Researchers found that using CHG halves the risk of infection in certain types of surgery compared to povidone-iodine (PVI), with significant implications for global healthcare. The study, published in Annals of Surgery, suggests a simple switch could reduce infections and improve patient outcomes.
A new UMass Lowell-led program aims to build culturally responsive and sustainable digital literacy and coding programs for secondary students in Lowell, Methuen and Schenectady. The initiative seeks to make computer science education accessible to all middle-schoolers, particularly from diverse backgrounds.
In a new study, researchers found that 3- to 4-year-old children waited nearly twice as long for a reward in conditions where they thought their teacher or peer would find out how long they waited. This suggests that young children are motivated by social rewards and can make inferences about what others value.
Researchers found that preschool children in China waited longer for a reward if they were told their teacher would find out how long they waited. The study suggests that children make a cost-benefit analysis taking into account social rewards and reputation management.
New research at University of Nebraska-Lincoln suggests that faculty networks are insufficient to disseminate evidence-based instructional practices. Most innovation sharing occurs within a smaller group of frequent users, rather than across departments.
Researchers from the University of Leeds have developed a telephone screening and referral service to identify COVID-19 survivors who need ongoing support. The service aims to provide timely specialist rehabilitation and ensure people return to their normal lives as quickly as possible.
Tribal behavior on social media widened the gulf between Remain and Leave voters in the UK's Brexit debate, with frequent use of derogatory terms and language. The study suggests that social media platforms' business model can exacerbate this polarization, making it challenging to create a more even-handed discussion.
UT Arlington faculty members Stephanie Rasmussen and Ericka Robinson-Freeman received the UT System Board of Regents Outstanding Teaching Award for their dedication to student success. The two professors were recognized for innovative course development, classroom expertise, and student learning outcomes.
Researchers at the University of Missouri are developing online resources to support early-career teachers in implementing effective classroom management practices, which have been shown to lead to improved student behavior and academic outcomes.
UBCO researchers found that e-cigarette companies leverage various reasons for youth vaping, including stress, curiosity, and social benefits, to recruit teens into using their products. The study suggests that health risks associated with vaping are often overridden by these reasons, making it essential to develop comprehensive strate...
A meta-study of 92 studies found that secondary school students outperform their peers in traditional classes when using digital tools. The tools' effectiveness increases when used with paper-based materials and accompanied by teachers. Intelligent tutor systems and professionally trained teachers are particularly effective.
Researchers identified a pattern of longer-term symptoms in COVID-19 patients, including fatigue, breathlessness, and psychological distress. The study found that some patients experienced symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), highlighting the need for specialist rehabilitation services.
Karabi Bezboruah, associate professor at the University of Texas at Arlington, has won the 2020 USDLA International Excellence in Teaching/Training Award. She was recognized for her innovative approach to teaching and training, including incorporating experiential projects into her online courses.
New research from the University of Bath reveals that high-quality lab procedures are crucial for identifying effective new molecules. The study found a strong correlation between assay quality, as measured by the Z'-factor, and hit frequency in high-throughput screenings.
The University of Kansas will develop and deliver new generation of testing technology with a $29.9 million contract. The partnership aims to improve teaching and assess student learning for all students, including those with disabilities.
A recent study found that female faculty members scored slightly better than their male peers on teaching evaluations performed by surgeons-in-training. The results were unexpected, as previous studies had shown a negative bias against female faculty in academic medicine.
The 'Mountaineer Mathematics Master Teachers' project aims to improve math outcomes in West Virginia by supporting 40 secondary math teachers as master teaching fellows. The project will research the impacts of teacher retention, leader development, and student achievement in mathematics.
Researchers found that a diet dominated by vegetables, cereals, beef, and mutton remained largely unchanged after the Norman Conquest. Only short-term changes were observed, with pork becoming a more popular choice and dairy products used less.
Researchers used computer simulations and geological records to estimate magnetic field changes. They found that changes in the direction of the Earth's magnetic field may occur up to 10 times faster than previously thought, with rapid shifts associated with local weakening of the field.
The pandemic amplifies existing biases against women in academia, including underrepresentation in administrative positions and pay disparities. Women with intersecting identities face even greater challenges due to racial and ethnic bias.
A study of prospective teachers found that they are more likely to interpret the facial expressions of Black boys and girls as being angry, even when they are not. The authors suggest that this 'racialized anger bias' could have significant adverse effects on children in classrooms.
A study by Amy G. Halberstadt found that prospective teachers are more likely to misperceive Black children as angry than white children, which can have negative consequences for Black youth. The study suggests that this anger bias can lead to Black children being disciplined unfairly and suspended more often from school.
Researchers at University of Queensland have successfully verified a counterintuitive idea from quantum theory that ignorance of the whole does not necessarily imply ignorance of the parts. This finding has implications for the security of quantum-based encryption.
A study by researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign found that workers who have greater control over their work and personal lives can create a buffer to manage after-hours work stress. This includes using technological boundary tactics such as turning off work email alerts on smartphones.
Researchers at University of California San Diego develop a LEGO-based test to assess spatial visualization skills in elementary school students, with results showing a statistically significant correlation with Purdue Spatial Visualization Test: Rotations outcomes.
A new study examines Permo-Triassic mass extinction event's impact on tetrapod diversity, finding temperate latitudes held higher biodiversity before and after the extinction. The research suggests that regions now known for rich ecosystems were once too hot to support large animal communities.
A University of Birmingham team has created a hands-on educational tool using Jenga to explain lithium-ion battery operation and characteristics. The game helps students visualize electrochemistry and redox reactions, demonstrating the importance of rate of charge and performance over time.
A new CSU study investigates how novice STEM teachers are responding to COVID-19 disruptions, exploring whether they leave the profession or adapt to new instructional strategies. The researchers aim to gather information on the characteristics of the system and support novice teachers to stay in the profession.
Research finds COVID-19 survivors may experience respiratory, exercise capacity problems, mental health issues like PTSD and anxiety. Long-term rehabilitation services are crucial for optimal recovery and quality of life.
A study by Michigan State University found that language learning apps, such as Babbel, can improve oral communication skills and not just grammar and vocabulary acquisition. Students who used the app for longer periods showed greater improvement in their Spanish language knowledge.
The most successful protégés studied under mentors who demonstrated unique skills in ideating and publishing celebrated research, breaking away from their mentors' lines of research. These mentors were future scientific prizewinners. The study reveals that face-to-face interaction is essential for transferring tacit knowledge.
New modern school spaces need active negotiations between all stakeholders, including teachers and students, to be transformed into learning environments. This process involves cyclic processes of interaction and meaning-making, which can lead to the development of authentic and functional learning environments.
Researchers have identified over 2,000 large protostars using AI analysis of Gaia space telescope data. These young stars are believed to hold secrets about the origin of massive stars and galaxy formation.
A new learning analytics system uses Natural Language Processing (NLP) to extract insights from open-ended student feedback, providing faculty with detailed information on their teaching practices and curriculum development. The system aims to help instructors refine their teaching methods and improve overall student learning outcomes.
Researchers created an AI system that learns to distinguish between 'right' and 'wrong' based on books, news articles, and religious texts. The machine's moral compass adapts to different eras and societies, revealing subtle differences in moral values.
Researchers developed a graphical vignette method to assess bullying episodes in schools, allowing kids to express their opinions freely. The study found that this approach can provide an outlet for schoolchildren to formulate what's important to them personally, promoting openness and cooperation.
A new study from the University of Bath reveals that blockchain technology can improve food quality and ensure consumer safety by providing transparency throughout the supply chain. The system creates a record of actions that is difficult to change, allowing companies to offer data and reassurance about product provenance.
Researchers at TU Dresden discovered that pictures and gestures improve children's memory of English vocabulary, even six months after learning. This finding challenges the assumption that sensorimotor enrichment is more beneficial for kids than sensory-only enrichment.