Articles tagged with Teaching
A study published in International Journal of Science Education found that minimizing pupil numbers in classrooms does not lead to better grades. Instead, high-quality teachers with discipline standards and effective teaching methods increase the odds of pupils from low-income families achieving academically.
A new study in Japan explores the motivations of undergraduate students pursuing a teaching career, finding that positive school experiences and intrinsic value are major drivers. The research also highlights the challenges faced by aspiring teachers, including demanding skills and social pressures.
A University of Essex study found that elite young players ran faster when focusing on their environment rather than their body. Using external analogies, such as 'sprint like a jet taking off', can increase sprinting speed by 3% over 20 meters.
A new study found that intelligent tutoring systems for math problems helped pupils maintain or even increase their performance during the Corona pandemic. Lower-performing children benefited from regular use of the software, closing the gap with higher-achieving peers.
A new study found that schools focusing on grades and test scores are associated with higher levels of teacher-directed violence. In contrast, schools emphasizing student learning have lower rates of violence aimed at educators.
The USC team created a low-cost, customizable learning kit for students to build their own 'robot friend' using the Blossom robot. The three-part module provides hands-on experience and instruction on various AI aspects, including robotics, machine learning, and software engineering.
A new study from the University of Kansas reveals that students and classroom designers perceive learning spaces differently, with students associating femininity with a higher sense of belonging. Design professionals, however, see femininity as linked to a lower sense of belonging.
Two new studies by UCL researchers found that nearly half of teenagers are worried about having children due to fear, self-doubt, and lack of education on reproductive health. The studies also highlighted gaps in sex education, with many students expressing concerns about endometriosis, infertility, and the impact of lifestyle on ferti...
A study by University of Notre Dame's Calvin Zimmermann found that early childhood teachers take an 'authoritarian approach' with Black boys and a more 'permissive approach' with white boys. This leads to heavier punishments, surveillance, and missed learning opportunities for Black students.
The Stories4all project aims to create socially inclusive learning environments in schools through digital storytelling and educational objectives. Over 36 months, teachers will develop an online training program for STEAM fields, introducing digital shadow play into teaching activities.
The anxiety of headteachers across England increased substantially throughout the pandemic, with senior leaders suffering more than junior colleagues. The research found that digital technology can become a routine part of instructional practice to support teacher wellbeing.
Christi Bergin's research focuses on improving prosocial behavior in classrooms and communities, leading to better student engagement, academic achievement, and relationships. Her approach aims to reduce teacher stress and burnout by promoting empathy and kindness among students.
A new study found that a four-week family-based food literacy program reduced fruit and vegetable-avoidable waste in families with school-aged children. The program included online cooking classes, text messages, and toolkits to promote meal preparation and reduce food waste.
Patricia Saputo donates $5 million to University of Ottawa's Telfer School of Management for a new endowed chair in family enterprise, aiming to develop best practices and empower next-generation families. The gift will support long-term research projects and training programs to navigate generational transitions and market changes.
A UT professor's course, 'Red Dead America,' uses popular video games to teach US history, sparking a major feature in the American Historical Review. The course's success has been widely recognized, earning its creator a teaching award and inspiring a book based on the class.
The MU Extension program has proven results, showing improvements in physical energy, self-confidence, and muscle strength among participants. The program also reduces the risk of falling and provides social enjoyment for participants, who often form close relationships with instructors and each other.
The UTHealth Houston School of Public Health offers a 12-month lifestyle program combining evidence-based nutrition education with culinary learning to support behavior change. Participants will attend in-person and virtual classes, including hands-on cooking lessons, physical activity guidance, and mindfulness education.
Researchers develop a mathematical model that analyzes the future survival of plants in a changing climate by studying how far wind can carry seeds. The model provides fast and reliable predictions of seed movement, considering factors like seed type, plant height, and wind speed.
The study reveals that peer reaction video feedback provides valuable insights into teaching strengths and weaknesses, enhancing reflection skills. It also enables concrete feedback on performance and reduces discomfort in delivering negative feedback.
The study highlights the need for a whole-school approach to environmental education for sustainability, involving students and teachers as agents of change. Teachers also express concerns about burnout and lack of recognition, emphasizing the importance of training and motivation.
A University of Louisville law professor is creating a generative AI toolkit to aid legal writing instruction, providing resources for professors to incorporate the technology into their curricula. The open-source materials will enable instructors to customize their use of genAI and align teaching objectives with student outcomes.
Dr. Sonia Hernández's recent publication in the Journal of American History explores the complex histories of violence, gender, and power dynamics along the US-Mexican border region from 1900-1913. Her research centers on the testimonies of Mexican-origin women, shedding light on complicated gendered negotiations with state agents.
A nationwide study of teachers found that prevention policies, such as counseling and improving school climate, were rated as the most effective strategies for dealing with student violence. Exclusionary discipline practices, on the other hand, were linked to a higher likelihood of reports of violence against teachers.
Researchers found that nearly 70% of student tasks involved superficial learning, limiting opportunities for critical thinking and problem-solving. Teachers need support to plan interactive lessons promoting deep learning.
Researchers Joel Mejia and M. Sidury Christiansen are developing a handbook of recommended pedagogical approaches to address exclusionary language in engineering classes. They aim to improve the sense of belonging among multilingual students pursuing STEM careers by guiding faculty on strategies for changing biased language practices.
New research from Radboud University found that students' ICT skills have a significant impact on their math performance, particularly in countries with robust ICT environments. The study suggests that improving ICT infrastructure can reduce educational inequality between countries.
Researchers from KTU and partners propose a gamified learning approach to acquire knowledge in programming. The method creates a personalised learning process using AI or tutors to monitor progress and adapt goals accordingly.
Researchers call for a more structured approach to integrating simulation technologies into medical and teacher training, highlighting their potential but also concerns about subpar training without evidence. Simulation-based learning tools offer new possibilities for students to develop skills in realistic environments.
A Texas A&M University team, led by Dr. Terri Pantuso, is developing an open-access writing curriculum to prepare high school students for college-level English courses. The project aims to improve TSI readiness and incorporates digital instructional tools, AI-powered learning resources, and intervention strategies.
A study found that socio-economic factors, school type, and location greatly impact access to bilingual education in Andalusia. Public schools offer bilingual education to a much lesser extent than semi-private or private ones. The researchers propose reconfiguring areas of influence, changing admissions models, or encouraging low-inco...
A new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that reattribution of pain to mind or brain processes can lead to significant reductions in chronic back pain intensity. Participants who received pain reprocessing therapy reported being pain-free or nearly so after treatment, compared to those receiving placebo controls.
A new study co-written by a researcher from the University of Kansas examined TeachLivE, a simulator that allows pre-service teachers to deliver lessons in front of a virtual classroom of avatars. The results showed that the simulation experience combined with personalized feedback data can support teachers' practice of skills of their...
A team from Université de Genève and University of Teacher Education, State of Vaud conducted an innovative field study on pedagogical authority. They found that 'double addressing' strategies, combining direct and indirect communication, are particularly effective in exercising teaching authority. This approach allows teachers to prev...
Researchers found that preschoolers from low-income families had poorer health outcomes and improved less in healthy lifestyle habits compared to their peers from more affluent backgrounds. The intervention program showed significant improvements in knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among children with higher socioeconomic status, bu...
A study of over 170,000 students aged 15 found that one in five from low-income families or deprived areas are vulnerable to phishing. Teenagers with poor learning skills are also more likely to fall victim to email scams.
Residency programs lack standardized menopause curriculum, with only 31% reporting any training. A national curriculum is proposed to improve patient care and address the growing need for menopause education.
A University of Missouri researcher created an evidence-based, online professional development curriculum to help teachers recognize, respond to, and prevent bullying towards students with disabilities. The curriculum emphasizes building rapport, social skills, and communication skills to improve classroom climates and reduce bullying.
Researchers from UTIA develop VR experiences to improve agriscience education, providing immersive digital learning environments for students. The project aims to increase agricultural literacy and student interest in careers through VR technology.
Morphological awareness plays a crucial role in deaf children learning to read and expand their vocabulary. The study found that this knowledge is more important for deaf students than phonology or phonics, offering opportunities for them to actively construct words.
The University of Missouri is using a $1 million grant to develop an Industry 4.0 lab, providing engineering students with hands-on learning experiences in the latest industrial revolution's technology-centered job market. The lab will integrate skills at a higher level and keep students at the state-of-the-art level for industry.
A new study finds that in-school occupational therapy can create positive learning environments for children with autism by supporting parent-teacher relationships and understanding their unique needs. The therapy helps teachers get to know the child's needs better and facilitate effective communication between parents and schools.
A survey of over 9,000 teachers found that they perceived more conflict with Black boys and closer relationships with white girls. The study highlights systemic racism and white privilege in the US educational system, which can impact teacher-child relationships.
The study found that the inclusion of superheroes in the course significantly increased student motivation, deepened their understanding of the material, and made it more approachable. Students reported that pop culture references expanded their knowledge and boosted their desire to perform well in the class.
A study reveals that spirit mediums can teach tourism researchers to challenge traditional Western approaches to creating knowledge. By adopting a selfless epistemology, researchers can foster a more inclusive approach to knowledge production and promote the inclusion of marginalized knowledge systems.
A third of children with a history of social care in England faced school exclusion, according to a new study. The research found that those with special educational needs services or child protection plans were excluded at significantly higher rates than others.
A study by Pusan National University researcher Eunseok Ro examines the shift in instruction-giving practices for a book club conducted via video conference. As the facilitator adapts to the new virtual environment, she gradually changes her approach, adopting more recipient-designed and diversified instruction delivery.
A new teaching method in Iceland has been shown to close the gender gap in children's reading skills. The method, which focuses on letter-sound knowledge, has been successful in improving reading skills for both boys and girls.
Researchers found that students with high levels of 'eudaimonia', or feelings of competence, motivation, and self-esteem, outperformed their peers in GCSE-level assessments, especially in Maths. However, life satisfaction was not linked to academic performance.
A new study of French preschool children reveals differences in engagement opportunities linked to social class, suggesting that early childhood education is not maximizing its potential as an equalizing force. Low-SES students spoke less frequently and for less time compared to high-SES students.
A new study tracking 554 UK undergraduates from May 2020 to May 2021 found high levels of psychological distress and anxiety during the pandemic. Students reported significantly lower wellbeing, happiness, and life satisfaction compared to pre-pandemic levels.
A study by Swansea University found that teaching mental health literacy in schools significantly improves pupils' knowledge, behaviours, and intentions to seek help. The Guide Cymru programme, developed with Action for Children, demonstrates a positive impact on young people's wellbeing.
A group of educators is urging caution when using artificial intelligence (AI) in special education, highlighting its potential to benefit students with disabilities. The authors emphasize the need for careful consideration of AI's uses and limitations, including information literacy, consent, and critical thinking.
A University of Washington study examines the effects of strategy courses on MBA students' decision-making abilities, industry concerns, and mental representations. The results show that strategy courses improve accuracy, increase attention to broader details, and boost confidence among students.
Kennesaw State University has received a $4.45 million federal grant to bring Master of Social Work students and trained student teachers into five rural northwest Georgia counties to address high poverty rates and other stressors that exacerbate mental health issues among students.
A recent study published in Classroom Discourse found that the use of epistemic stance markers like 'ne' in third-turn repeats can curtail student responses and limit inclusive learning. The researchers argue that this practice can create a negative impact on student involvement and learning.
A nationwide study of nearly 10,000 adults identifies 12 hallmarks of long COVID, including debilitating fatigue, loss of smell or taste, and gastrointestinal symptoms. The findings provide a new scoring system for clinicians to define and investigate treatments for patients with long COVID.
The metaverse has the potential to make scientists more effective by removing barriers, improving teaching and learning, and enabling new experimental environments. Researchers must also plan well and avoid potential pitfalls, such as ownership and privacy issues.
A study in Japan found that teachers shied away from implementing critical thinking (CT) but were comfortable with multidimensional-multiperspective thinking (MMT), which is promoted in the national curriculum. Teachers felt that CT required teaching empathy, a core value in Japanese education.
A research team proposes a new method to improve AI's ability to learn from limited data, called 'team-knowledge distillation networks'. This approach enables teachers to cooperate and share knowledge, leading to better generalization on unseen tasks. The proposed method addresses the challenge of cross-domain few-shot learning.
A new study found that reflecting on a teacher's personal mission increases their growth mindset, leading to improved motivation and job satisfaction. The intervention involves a brief reflection on why the teacher wants to make a difference for students.