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A special issue of Educational Researcher examines value-added measures, a contentious accountability tool used by over 30 states. Articles explore challenges in designing evaluation systems, the potential of value-added to improve teacher quality, and its impact on school policies.
Researchers developed a robot-based writing tool called CoWriter that helps children improve their handwriting and writing skills. The program uses learning by teaching, a recognized principle in pedagogy, and has been tested with over 70 students aged 6-8 years old.
A study of 374 elementary music teachers reveals that school-level factors such as scheduling and instructional contact time have the greatest impact on music programs. Music teachers also reported significant influences from school facilities, administration, and budgets.
Dasgupta, a renowned chemist and educator at the University of Texas at Arlington, has received the prestigious J. Calvin Giddings Award for his commitment to teaching and research excellence. The award recognizes his efforts to enhance analytical chemistry students' professional development and publish influential textbooks on teaching.
Researchers identified the anterior cingulate cortex as a key region in the teacher's brain involved in understanding students' mistakes. This finding provides insight into how teachers can guide student learning through meaningful feedback.
A recent Finnish-Swiss-Belgian study finds that technology changes the teacher's role from a traditional knowledge provider into a facilitator guiding students' learning processes and engaging in joint problem-solving. Technology offers new types of learning possibilities, including interactive learning and teaching opportunities.
A new study reveals that genetics curricula are improving, but still lag behind, with minimal instruction in years three and four of medical school. Medical schools are adopting innovative teaching strategies to incorporate genomics into training.
A new study found that teachers with higher symptoms of depression had classrooms of lesser quality, resulting in lower math performance gains for students. Schools need mental health support systems to help teachers cope with chronic stress.
A study by Monash University found that while seven in eight students use Wikipedia, it's not considered the most useful education resource. Academics and universities should integrate Wikipedia into teaching and learning to support students' scholarship.
A new kindergarten curriculum developed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison has been shown to improve preschoolers' academic performance and social skills. The curriculum focuses on promoting kindness, compassion, and self-regulation skills in young children.
A study by UVM's Carmen Petrick Smith found that elementary school students who performed body-based tasks while interacting with a Kinect program showed significant gains in understanding angles and angle measurements. The movement-based lessons were more effective than traditional static representations.
New research indicates charter schools' opponents are failing to persuade even moderate Democrats, while supporters create enduring support by highlighting non-unionized teachers and the benefits of charters in poorer districts.
Researchers at the University of Missouri identified a plan to evaluate teachers using a 'proportional' system, which considers school resources. This approach aims to level the playing field among teachers working with students from different socioeconomic backgrounds.
Scientists have found a connection between early Stone Age slaughtering tools and the emergence of modern human communication. The study suggests that teaching and perhaps even proto-language occurred around 1.8 million years ago.
A new study finds that kindergartners and first graders with high maintenance temperaments showed less disruptive behavior and more active engagement in the classroom, thanks to a program that recognizes and adapts to individual differences.
A survey of Boston teachers found that while many provided classroom-based support after the 2013 Boston Marathon attack, others lacked clear policies and training to help students cope with trauma. The study suggests that teachers play a crucial role in supporting student mental health following crises like terrorist attacks.
Researchers analyzed 10,319 acute ischemic strokes between July 2003 and March 2008, finding patients admitted in July had similar outcomes to those admitted any other month. The study suggests the lack of a 'July effect' may be due to the multidisciplinary nature of stroke care compensating for trainee experience.
Research published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that high-risk patients admitted to hospitals during cardiology meetings are more likely to survive than on non-meeting days. The study suggests that a less intensive approach for these patients may be beneficial.
A recent study by NC State University found that online students tend to evaluate male instructors more favorably than female instructors, regardless of the instructor's actual gender. The researchers discovered a significant bias against women, with students who believed they were taught by men receiving higher ratings on various traits.
A new report from NYU and the University of Michigan examines how teachers are using digital games to assess student learning and provide ongoing feedback. Key findings include that over half of teachers use digital games weekly or more often, with elementary school teachers being most likely to do so.
Plymouth University has received £1.2 million from HEFCE to invest in teaching facilities for Biomedical and Human Bioscience programs. The funding will enhance STEM education and research capabilities, supporting the university's reputation for world-leading medical science.
Researchers developed game-theoretical model to examine different incentive schemes, finding rewarding cooperative agents first leads to higher cooperation levels. The optimal strategy shifts to punishing wrongdoers after a sufficiently large proportion of agents cooperate, promoting highest level of cooperation at lowest cost.
Louisiana Tech University has been awarded a $1.45 million grant to produce more highly-effective secondary math and science teachers through the UTeach program, which aims to address the need for qualified STEM educators. The university will work with partners to increase the number of highly-qualified STEM teachers in the region.
Kansas State University professors C. Michael Smith and Christopher Sorensen were selected as AAAS fellows for their pioneering contributions to entomology and soft matter physics, respectively. Their research has been recognized for advancing science, education, and outreach.
Darrin York developed a learning system, ChIPS, that provides personal attention to students in lecture classes and boosts student success in general chemistry courses. He is being recognized for his outstanding impact on undergraduate students and scholarly approach to teaching.
The Equitable Science Curriculum for Integrating Arts in Public Education project integrates arts and sciences to help elementary students grasp basic scientific concepts. The program, launched with $6.4 million NSF funding, uses creative movement and visual arts to enhance learning and reduce cognitive load.
A two-year grant funded by the William T. Grant Foundation will examine the impact of private foundation funding on education policy discourse. The study aims to understand how foundation-funded research influences teacher quality and effectiveness policies.
A study by University of Iowa professor Deborah Linebarger found that preschoolers who watched videos starring Cookie Monster were better able to control impulses and remember number sequences. These executive functioning skills are crucial for school readiness and predict academic skills like reading, math, and science.
Researchers at Georgia Tech studied mid-air orientation and impact behavior in cats and humans to develop a 'soft roll' landing for robots. The goal is to reduce impact and damage from falls, particularly for search-and-rescue robots in hazardous conditions.
The University of Huddersfield is a key centre for research and teaching on spirituality in healthcare, with a focus on its practical application. Research has shown that spirituality can improve resilience, patient experience, and recovery outcomes in healthcare.
A new study by researchers at the University of Montreal found that school environment plays a determining role in teacher expectations of students. The study showed that school academic composition is the most influential factor, followed by socioeconomic and ethnic composition of students.
A new study at Southern Methodist University is testing whether students can learn algebra by authoring their own stories based on their personal interests. The research aims to improve long-term understanding of algebraic ideas and make math more accessible and captivating for students.
A study by Shiang-Kwei Wang found that middle school science teachers and their students use technology in different ways inside and outside the classroom. While students have rich outside-of-school tech experience, they lack tech savvy in class, relying on teachers to solve daily problems.
New research reveals widespread misconceptions among teachers worldwide about brain function, leading to ineffective teaching practices. The study highlights the importance of collaboration between neuroscientists and educators to improve education.
The University of Missouri will receive a $2.3 million NSF grant to study the impact of elementary mathematics specialists on student learning outcomes. The research aims to improve math instruction by exploring the effectiveness of assigning specialist teachers to specific classrooms.
A study published in PLOS ONE found that by age five, children are more likely to believe accurate but hesitant speakers over confident liars. This development in critical thinking is crucial for effective learning and evaluation of information.
The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University has received the nation's largest Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) grant of $3.16 million. The grant will support 143 new nursing faculty members, including 28 full-time and 28 part-time students and 79 returning graduate students.
The University of Pittsburgh has received a $2.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation to establish QUBES, a project aiming to refine quantitative biology pedagogy nationwide. The initiative plans to leverage existing technologies to provide cost-effective solutions for faculty development and undergraduate education.
Virginia Tech researcher Devi Parikh aims to build intelligent machines that can understand the visual world from images and videos. She proposes teaching computers through visual abstractions, such as cartoons, which she believes are easier to illustrate than complex concepts.
A recent study at the University of Eastern Finland developed a tool called Jeliot ConAn that uses conflictive animations to teach computer programming. The tool's intentional errors engage students in activities to find and signal errors, improving their critical thinking skills.
A recent Oregon survey found that the 'Brain Breaks' DVD increases physical activity and improves educational performance among elementary school students. The program, developed by Oregon State University, offers short breaks of physical activity to improve children's mental awareness and educational success.
A NYU study found that a classroom intervention program helps shy children improve their math and critical thinking skills, with effects substantially greater for shy kids compared to control group peers. The INSIGHTS program teaches teachers to recognize individual temperaments and support differences.
A new review published in PNAS reveals that Americans view scientists as competent, but not entirely trusted. To gain public trust, scientists should focus on conveying warm intentions and expertise, rather than persuasive agendas. The study's findings highlight the importance of warmth and trustworthiness in scientific communication.
By adopting a 'Just-in-Time' training and inventory process, researchers reduced patient wait times by 175 minutes and improved resident preparation, leading to better on-time performance and reduced pressure on clinic faculty.
Studies examine emergency department wait times and lengths of stay, revealing significant variation among hospitals. Longest stays found at public and major teaching hospitals, with median wait time of over 30 minutes for discharged patients.
A recent study found that standardized testing is a major contributor to teacher turnover, with many educators leaving the profession due to frustration with high-stakes testing. The study's findings suggest that a culture of high-stakes testing can lead to demoralization among teachers and a lack of quality instruction time.
The University of Houston's CMCD program aims to reduce student disruptions and increase instruction with research-based classroom management strategies. The four-year study will focus on third and fourth-grade students in 30 elementary schools, exploring the effectiveness of CMCD interventions.
Yaniv Konchitchki, a Berkeley-Haas professor, has received the prestigious 2014 Best Paper Award from the American Accounting Association for his research on earnings transparency and cost of capital. His study found that more transparent corporate accounting leads to lower cost of capital and higher firm value.
New research shows that when teachers direct physical activities, young children become more active and less sedentary. Childhood physical activity is related to better health, higher test scores, and fewer behavioral problems.
ChemTexts offers contemporary knowledge at a high didactic level for students and lecturers, with peer-reviewed texts and supplementary materials like videos and animated presentations.
A new study by Washington University in St. Louis found that students who were told they would later teach a passage performed better on recall and organization tasks than those expecting a test. The study suggests that instilling an expectation to teach may be a simple, inexpensive intervention with the potential to increase learning ...
Four UT Arlington faculty members, Krystal Beamon, Darryl Lauster, Allan Saxe, and Kevin Schug, have been honored with the Regents' Outstanding Teaching Awards for their exceptional teaching skills and dedication to students. The total value of the awards is $2.4 million, recognizing 45 UT Arlington recipients since 2008.
Jennifer Stiegler-Balfour and Kasey Powers have been awarded the TIPD Award for their innovative teaching approaches. The award aims to promote excellence in teaching and learning, supporting early-career faculty and graduate students.
A survey of hospital beds in Ireland revealed a high frequency of potential entrapment gaps, particularly in zones 2 and 3. The study emphasizes the importance of monitoring and maintaining bedrails to prevent head and neck entrapments.
A new study by Michigan State University finds that Teach for America alumni candidates prioritize both local and national issues in their school board campaigns. The research suggests that supporting TFA alumni to run for local offices is an effective way to advance the organization's agenda.
A new study by Ohio State University found that preschoolers with disabilities outperform their typical peers when included in the same classroom, especially those with highly skilled classmates. The results support inclusion policies and suggest that all preschoolers with disabilities would benefit from this approach.
Dr. Terry Baughn, a senior lecturer in mechanical engineering at UT Dallas, has been named Engineer of the Year by the North Texas section of ASME. He was recognized for his extensive industry experience and dedication to mentoring students. Baughn's expertise in advanced strength of materials and design of machine elements makes him a...
US Department of Education reforms place demands on principals' expertise and time; new report recommends coaching teachers, redesigning job descriptions, and university partnerships to support principals. Effective principal training is crucial to implementing stronger teacher evaluation systems, according to researchers.
A recent study published in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis found that No Child Left Behind (NCLB) does not have a significant impact on teacher job satisfaction or commitment to the profession. Instead, NCLB has increased autonomy and support for teachers.
A new 3D printed anatomy kit developed by Monash University's Centre for Human Anatomy Education is set to transform medical education and training. The kit contains detailed body parts produced through 3D printing, allowing for cost-effective and accessible anatomical knowledge.