Tag: teacher quality
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Pass or Fail: Intervention Approach Alternatives
In this multi-part series, I provide a dissection of the phenomenon of retention and social promotion. Also, I describe the many different methods that would improve student instruction ... -
Attribution Errors in America’s Classrooms
Cause and effect aren’t always clearly and correctly paired in America’s classrooms. Teachers don’t always have the time, energy, or awareness to properly attribute underperformance. Is ... -
Why Neuroscience Should Be Taught in Teacher Preparation Programs
Most teacher preparation programs focus exclusively on education. Future elementary school teachers learn about the latest methods for teaching students reading, writing, and math. Middle and ... -
What is the Importance of a Personal Learning Network?
As discussed in a previous post, a personal learning network (PLN) is a customized social media platform for educators. But instead of sharing pictures, status updates, ... -
The Edvocate’s List of 123 Twitter Feeds for Special Educators
The Edvocate is pleased to produce its “Best of the Best” resource lists. These lists provide our readers with rankings for education-related blogs, twitter accounts, influencers, ... -
Have You Hacked These Cognitive Tools?
Modern technology offers a plethora of cognitive tools for implementation in your classroom. You’re likely familiar with pedagogical tools and teaching resources, but you may also ... -
A Look at Student Rights and What They Mean for Educators
Students are the focus of school operations, but they are also the most vulnerable population within school districts. Students are minors, which gives them the least ... -
Three Handy Rubrics for Assessment Creation
When it comes to creating classroom assessments, educators have a lot of leeway as to form, content, and length. Sometimes, the breadth available can be a ... -
What Teachers Need to Know About Student Privacy
There is often conflict between students’ right to privacy and a school districts’ responsibility to keep their students safe. However, most districts now have a set ... -
The Five Major Features of Summative Assessments
Creating a classroom assessment that best quantifies your students’ learning can be tricky business. Because of their broad scope but specific content focus, summative assessments can ...
