Tone as cause and effect of learning by Terrell Heck in 20 words that can influence the way students thinkWe said, “Dialect influences how students see themselves and their role in the learning process. In fact, a student’s ongoing internal dialogue, his thoughts about himself, and his self-identity as learners is not just a ‘factor’ … Read more
by Terry heck I first encountered the 40/40/40 rule years ago when I was leafing through one of those giant (and indispensable) 400-page tomes of Understanding by Design. The question was simple enough. Of all the academic standards, you are given the task of “covering” (more on this in a minute), what is important for … Read more
While the scientist inside him was thinking about this matter, he also looked inward. I noticed them myself. Oh my God, I got them too,” he recalls. The premise of the IFS model is that our minds are not one-dimensional. “We are all multiple,” Schwartz says. We all have multiple perspectives within us – for … Read more
This post was originally published in 2019 and was updated in 2024 by Terrell Heck 1. In an article, headline, or social post, “who” says “what”? That is, what specific author and publication makes any kind of claim about what topic or ideas? 2. Is what is said or claimed fact or opinion? 3. Does … Read more
The fact that students with dual enrollment credits perform better than students without dual enrollment credits is not very convincing. In order to qualify for classes, students typically need to perform well on a test, earn high grades or be in an advanced or honors track in school. These high-achieving students likely graduated from college … Read more
Gamification is used in many fields and industries. It aims to foster customer loyalty in the business: “Get a discount among our 5 most recent emails to get 50% off dedicated server hosting.” It’s a little different in education. Gamification in education aims to provide a more interactive learning experience for students while providing proof … Read more
Research related to praise First, it is important to mention that there is nothing inherently wrong with praise. Praise has long been a tool encouraged by psychologists and included in most evidence-based parenting programs. Most psychologists and researchers consider praise an essential part of positive parenting. Research also suggests that praise in general has a … Read more
“We are not passive recipients of stress,” Jamison explains. “We are active agents in our own stress response.” The stress we feel during difficult situations can provide us with fuel to meet the demands we face, says Jamison. For example, as the heart rate increases, it can help deliver more oxygen to the brain and … Read more
by Teaching staff The Internet loves many things. He loves cats, for example. Memes too. He loves videos, which means he loves YouTube. He loves recipes, Wikipedia, annoying misdiagnoses on WebMd, and, among other things (and getting to the point here), quotes. This is partly due to the brief nature of the quote, which matches … Read more
Zaki put it this way: “Optimism is telling our children: Don’t worry dear, it will be okay. First, we cannot guarantee it because we do not know what the future holds. Second, it leaves our children on the sidelines helplessly watching as they see things that may be difficult or harmful. By contrast, hope tells … Read more