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The 4 C’s of 21st century learning for ELLs: Critical thinking
Erick Herrmann EducationWe are preparing students for an unknown future. Consider how much has changed even in the past half-century. The proliferation of technology in our everyday lives has drastically changed how we function in society. While all educators want to help students be successful in the future, the world is shrinking quickly, and our society is becoming more global in nature. Reading, writing, mathematics and knowledge of the other core subject areas will remain an important component of each person's education.
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How special educators can handle testing season
Pamela Hill EducationIn numerous schools, assessment season is just beginning. Countless public schools administer districtwide assessments three times a year, and they administer federally-mandated yearly statewide testing during the spring season.
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Top 5 education trends for 2015
Bambi Majumdar Education2015 is going to be an exciting year for learning, across all segments. Experts predict this will primarily be due to the mind-blowing convergence between learning habits and technology use.
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Paralinguistic concerns for ESL instructors
Douglas Magrath EducationLanguage is the first concern in teaching communicative competence. Grammar, pronunciation, listening comprehension and speech are all vital skills needed by ESL learners. However, there are other elements that may not be so apparent that are part of the overall interrelated system.
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Learning disabilities: An easy way to avoid homework’s pitfalls
Howard Margolis EducationHomework creates anxiety, frustration and failure for untold numbers of children with learning disabilities. Conflict ensues among children, parents and teachers. Children's motivation for schoolwork plummets. Confidence disappears as resistance emerges.
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Kindness: The sometimes-forgotten teaching standard
Brian Stack EducationLast month, my school hosted a regional conference for student councils from other neighboring high schools. The focus of the day was on compassion and the importance of this character trait in the development of effective student leaders.
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Are you considering a 4-day school week in your district?
Dr. Sheri Williams EducationIs your district considering moving to a four-day school week and unsure how to proceed? Take some time exploring the benefits and potential pitfalls before proceeding. The decision to move to a shorter week requires careful examination.
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What we talk about when we talk about best practices: CBI and multiple…
Debra Josephson Abrams EducationPreviously, we examined the elements that comprise a best practices-based curriculum, types of curriculum, and methods and approaches for teaching in a best practices-based curriculum. In this article, we look at content-based instruction, project- and problem-based instruction, and service learning (community-engaged learning) to help teachers and program administrators familiarize themselves with the options available for actively involving students in their learning.
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Starting the new year: Begin anew by cycling back
Pamela Hill EducationIt's a new year once again. Most traditions say to begin anew. Put aside old ideas and behaviors that did not work. In special education, it is important to build upon what has been taught successfully. Do not start with something entirely new, rather cycle back and refresh with students what they know and what they have learned.
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How the brain interprets reality vs. imaginary thought
Dorothy L. Tengler Science & TechnologyImagination may be our greatest skill. Neuroscientists and psychologists used to regard our ability to imagine fictional scenarios, people and objects as mere mental fluff. Now imagination is recognized as playing a central role in human thought, from planning and creativity to memory and problem-solving. It protects our mental health and may even be the fragile foundation upon which human society is built.
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