Articles tagged with Teaching
A University of Kansas study examined three key cognitive functions in teaching writing to Hispanic English learners, revealing word retrieval skills, verbal language skills, and working memory are crucial for success. The research highlights the negative effects of a lack of bilingual education on these students' writing abilities.
A Texas A&M University study found that physics outreach programs have a positive effect on both students and their audiences, boosting confidence, skills, and career readiness in STEM fields. The programs provide experiential learning opportunities beyond classrooms, promoting deeper understanding and enhanced job prospects.
Public health officials can use storytelling to resonate key messages with their audiences, taking into account social determinants of health and empathetic creativity. Effective storytelling highlights complexities, leading to strategies like outdoor firepits to address issues.
Research at Carnegie Mellon University shows active learning methods using interactive activities, discussions, feedback, and AI enhance academic performance compared to traditional lectures. Effective methods also provide emotional and social support for students.
A new study from Anglia Ruskin University found that increasing space between letters can improve reading speed for both dyslexic and non-dyslexic children. Dyslexic children showed a 13% increase in reading speed, while non-dyslexic children saw a 5% improvement.
Researchers in Berlin examined the impact of pandemic restrictions on student health-related quality of life and found associations between lockdown measures and increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infections. The study assessed over 1,000 students, teachers and household members during a 2021 lockdown.
Research reveals that only a few schools have gardens and woods, while most prioritize athletic fields and playgrounds. Teachers play a key role in promoting outdoor learning and play, with environmental education workshops showing promise.
A new study from the University of Utah finds that students' uncertainty about belonging in a STEM course reinforces each other, affecting midterm scores and persistence in the field. Women students experience higher belonging uncertainty than men, despite similar academic preparation.
A new study by UBC Okanagan researchers found that including a kindness assignment in an undergraduate course increased students' self-reported kindness scores and peer connectedness. The research highlights the importance of kindness initiatives in post-secondary education.
The SETI Institute and Unistellar are providing eVscope telescopes to 25 community colleges in the US, along with training workshops and network collaboration opportunities. The eVscope is a powerful telescope that gives access to 200 times more targets than conventional telescopes, including galaxies, nebulae, and supernovae.
A study found that parents prioritize atmosphere and teacher approach over academic standards when selecting a special school for their child. High-quality inclusive education provision means a sense of belonging, social acceptance, and individualized curriculum. Only a minority reported experiencing 'hard choice' due to limited options.
A North Carolina State University study finds that textbooks portraying climate change as uncertain can influence students' certainty, even among those already knowledgeable. The researchers suggest improving students' knowledge and teaching critical evaluation skills can help combat misinformation.
Researchers led by Joan Kang Shin will deliver a global online course on teaching English to young learners, impacting teachers and children worldwide. The project aims to improve the teaching of English as an additional language to children globally.
Three Lehigh University faculty members received federal grants to study reading interventions, supports for students with disabilities, and teachers of students with autism. The projects aim to improve reading growth for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
A study published in Learning and Instruction found that pre-service teachers' genuine desire to be unprejudiced is positively associated with their endorsement of culturally supportive instructional practices. Cultivating open-mindedness rather than anti-racist training is key for teachers to overcome racial bias.
A study by University of Cologne researchers found that negative student expectations outweighed positive ones regarding remote learning during the pandemic. Students feared a decrease in social interaction, quality of teaching, and feedback, while hoping for increased flexibility and improved media competency.
Researchers will provide training to teachers on effective parent engagement, creating class-wide communication plans and tailored interventions for struggling students. By fostering collaborative relationships between parents and schools, academics and behavioral issues can be addressed, ultimately improving student performance.
A large observational study in Scotland found that teachers and their household members had a lower risk of hospital admission with Covid-19 compared to the general population. The risk was around 50% lower during periods of school closure, but increased slightly when schools were open.
A new study by Spinal Cord Injury Model System investigators found that remote wheelchair-skills training increases clinician confidence in teaching peers. The training program improved trainees' ability to navigate real-world spaces, empowering them to engage with their communities. This innovative approach has the potential to expand...
Middle school teachers who praised students more often than reprimanding them saw a significant improvement in class-wide on-task behavior, with some classrooms experiencing improvements of up to 60-70%. The study also found that high-risk students benefited from increased praise, leading to improved grades and reduced behavioral issues.
A study found that girls in secondary school are less motivated by traditional fitness tests, which often involve running and measuring heart and lung performance. To address this issue, experts recommend new teaching strategies and online interventions like exergames to promote healthy lifestyle habits.
Research by Anglia Ruskin University suggests that empathy training programs can reduce antisocial behavior and crime. Programs targeting young people have been shown to increase empathy and decrease cyberbullying behavior, while pre-natal training for parents and social-emotional learning programs in schools may also be effective.
A study found that seating students next to each other boosted their tendency to become friends, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or educational achievement. The number of friendships increased more for similar versus dissimilar pairs of students, with gender being the main driver of this pattern.
A recent study published by Swansea University found that venomous fish and insects diversified faster than their non-venomous counterparts. This is attributed to the use of venom as a means of repelling predators or catching prey, leading to increased opportunities for species to exploit their environment.
A multidisciplinary team at KU is working with middle school teachers to develop education modules that expose students to science, psychology, and engineering design. The goal is to address barriers faced by women and minorities in the field, such as gender stereotyping and self-efficacy.
School leaders faced overwhelming and disorganized government guidance during the first months of COVID lockdown, with 201 policy updates released in just 90 days. The study highlights the need for simple fixes to improve communication and implementation of policies.
Audra Parker, a George Mason University Associate Professor, has received $14,760 in funding from Loudoun County Public Schools to support the university's Elementary Professional Development School Internship Program.
A new study from George Washington University found that Iowa school districts with strong teachers unions were more likely to adopt COVID-19 mask mandates. The researchers also discovered that Democratic-leaning union members played a significant role in advocating for mask requirements.
Researchers at VCU found a clear preference for immediate revenge in six experiments with over 1,500 participants. Participants who ruminated on past provocations or had antagonistic traits showed a shift towards delayed-but-greater revenge.
Researchers at University of Missouri-Columbia use $4 million in grants to connect with 200 middle school teachers through ECHO platform, aiming to improve student outcomes and reduce teacher stress. Prosocial education practices, including kindness, empathy and internal praise, are found to positively impact student behavior.
Spain's university R&D&I expenses have increased moderately, driven by growing public spending on teaching staff, which rose from €5.55B in 2012 to €6.51B in 2019. The IUNE Observatory reports a surge in scientific production and international funding, with the top universities in Spain attracting significant research grants.
A new study finds that LGBTQ+ students in conservative school districts experience more bullying, leading to higher rates of psychological distress and suicidality. In contrast, students in liberal districts report lower levels of bullying and teacher intervention.
Researchers investigate how mathematics education values vary across cultures, influencing technological advancements and social interactions. The study seeks to understand the significance of mathematics in different societies, emphasizing its importance in shaping our understanding of the world.
Researchers have created artificial swimmers that use fluctuating temperature changes to store energy and swim independently. These microswimmers can harness heat from their environment to recharge multiple times, opening up possibilities for studying biological interactions.
Researchers found that emotion knowledge, cooperative social behavior, and locomotor activity are interrelated and associated with numerical skills in preschool children. These fundamental skills can promote numerical learning and suggest that locomotor activity should be added to early education.
Researchers found a four-week training course improved special education teachers' ability to anticipate students' mathematical reasoning and adjust tasks for accessibility. The training emphasized neurodiversity and shifted from top-down approaches to anticipating student thinking.
A University of Arizona study suggests that Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) can effectively assess clinical skills in community pharmacies, providing a valuable learning experience for pharmacy students. The OSCE design was found to accurately reflect the time constraints faced by pharmacists in real-world settings.
Researchers develop AI system that uses cooperative strategies to improve human-AI collaboration in negotiations. The system, called CaSiNo, is trained on a dataset of negotiation dialogues and improves upon traditional menu-driven interfaces. It has real-world applications in business, education, and entrepreneurship.
Researchers found that hotels providing accommodation to homeless individuals generated greater positive word-of-mouth, while those supporting healthcare workers had little impact. The study suggests that showing concern for social welfare is a key factor in attracting tourists.
A University of Houston researcher found significant discrepancies between teenagers' dream careers and job availability in the US labor market. Most adolescents aspired to low-automation careers, but these jobs account for only 8% of available positions.
Researchers from the Center for BrainHealth developed a virtual platform, Charisma™, to enhance social skills in middle school students. The study found that participation in virtual training sessions led to improvements in students' confidence, participation in the classroom, and ability to communicate with peers and teachers.
A recent study by the University of Jyváskylæ found that open learning spaces do not directly increase children's physical activity, despite more breaks from sedentary time observed in these spaces. The CHIPASE study suggests that teachers' adaptations to open learning spaces may limit students' movement during lessons.
A survey of English teachers found that over half support teaching children to take a public stand against climate change and break rules to make their point. The majority believe an action-focussed curriculum is necessary, starting with conservation projects in early primary school.
A team of researchers at the University of Bath has developed a lightweight, meringue-like material made from graphene oxide and polyvinyl alcohol that can significantly reduce aircraft engine noise. This innovative aerogel could be used as insulation within aircraft engines to improve passenger comfort and fuel efficiency.
A new study found that young Weddell seals prioritize learning to swim and navigate over foraging while still dependent on their mothers. This behavior is crucial for survival, as these seals need to find breathing holes in icy waters.
A new study found a significant association between Head Start teachers' depressive symptoms and their students' math achievement, with the linkage being through the quality of family-teacher relationships. This relationship was found to affect children's motivation, engagement, and persistence in learning.
The project aims to increase the number of STEM secondary teaching careers by mentoring and supporting new teachers through their first year and beyond. The researchers will work with Virginia Community College System, Prince William County schools, and Fairfax County schools to recruit, mentor, and retain 35 prospective teachers.
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine have created a curriculum assessment tool to evaluate the inclusion of LGBTQI topics in medical education. The tool, SGM-CAT, helps identify areas where SGM content is underrepresented in curricula.
Educators who transitioned to remote teaching during the pandemic will retain online collaboration tools in the return to classroom instruction to increase student engagement and equity. Developing an online classroom culture is crucial for creating an environment where students feel valued and trust instructors.
Researchers at Kennesaw State University investigated how various types of face coverings affect students' understanding of their teachers. They found that some masks performed well acoustically, but not as effectively against virus transmission.
The study found that guided digital skills training sessions not only improved older adults' digital literacy but also fostered meaningful social connections and a sense of community. Participants reported increased motivation, joy, and satisfaction with the training experience.
The Acoustical Society of America will host virtual press conferences during the 180th Meeting, focusing on research in acoustics. Topics include teaching methods during the pandemic, the acoustic properties of moth wings, and the impact of headphones on younger generations' audio health.
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted researchers to develop a remote lab exercise teaching students how to use micropipettes. The 'Remote Laboratory Exercise' kit, costing $135 per student, contained equipment and reagents for practicing technique remotely.
Researchers found that a centralized communication and decision-making approach hampers effective communication between agencies, leading to over-reliance on Police. A three-phase structure is proposed to address this issue, empowering other services to take initiative earlier in emergencies.
Researchers found that a virtual Summer Success at Home program was feasible, popular with teachers and parents, and had modest success in helping children learn literacy skills, early math skills, and emotion understanding. The study suggests virtual interventions may be successful in promoting kindergarten readiness skills.
A major international review of screen time research found that estimates of usage were only accurate in about five percent of studies. The study's findings challenge the validity of research on the impact of screen time on mental health, highlighting the need for more reliable measurement practices.
A new study found that perceptions of teacher sexual misconduct vary according to the perpetrator's gender, sexuality, and age. Respondents perceived female teachers as less detrimental, students in heterosexual pairings as more mature, and relationships with younger teachers as more acceptable.
Fadie Coleman, assistant professor of medical sciences and education at Boston University School of Medicine, has been awarded the 2021 Metcalf Award for Excellence in Teaching. She is recognized for her innovative strategies to prepare undergraduates from underrepresented backgrounds for success in the biomedical/STEM workforce.
A new study from the University of Kansas highlights the strengths and resilience of students with disabilities during the pandemic. Researchers found that these students used their self-determination skills to navigate challenges and build relationships with teachers, leading to improved educational outcomes.
The Regenstrief tEMR platform provides a realistic virtual patient care experience, enabling early exposure to EMRs and promoting interprofessional collaboration. Over 11,800 students have accessed the system, enhancing their skills in health IT environments.