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What educators need to know about concussions
Brian Stack EducationIt can happen in an instant, from something as simple as a fall or a collision in a recreational setting, to a more significant event such as an automobile crash. These events can cause a concussion, a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that results when a bump, blow or jolt to the head causes the brain to move back and forth.
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Digital discovery: Online scavenger hunt for exploring amazing America
Debra Josephson Abrams EducationOne of the great joys of being an English Language Fellow is working with Access students, "talented 13-20-year-olds from economically disadvantaged sectors" who earn scholarships to study English in "after-school and intensive sessions." The English Access Microscholarship Program "gives participants English skills that may lead to better jobs and educational prospects. Participants also gain the ability to compete for and participate in future exchanges and study in the United States." The Access Program is worldwide; at the recent annual TESOL convention, I met those working with Access programs in India and Nicaragua.
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Are gifted education practices appropriate for all students?
Susan Winebrenner EducationAfter delivering workshops on teaching gifted kids, I am often asked by participants, "Wouldn't these teaching tips and interventions for gifted students be helpful for other students in my class? I can think of several who would respond positively to some of the opportunities you have been describing."
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Anxiety skyrockets as IEP season arrives
Howard Margolis EducationFor many parents, anxiety is skyrocketing. They fear the worst. It's IEP season. Past experiences have taught them to expect a bitter struggle, followed by feelings of powerlessness, despondence and anger.
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Why schools need to increase cybersecurity education
Bambi Majumdar EducationThe last 12 months have been a study in fake news, ransomware, hacking, allegations of media manipulation and malicious interference in public and private lives — all via the Internet. In such a scenario, it is quite understandable that parents and school administrators are worried about cybersecurity in schools.
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In response to ‘When L1 interferes with English learning’
Lottie Baker EducationIn his April 19 column, "When L1 interferes with English learning," Douglas Magrath takes up the topic of first language (L1) transfer, demonstrating learners' errors that reflect L1 structures and patterns that differ from English.
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My child struggles with learning. How can I help her at home?
Howard Margolis EducationThis question — "My child struggles with learning. How can I help her at home?" — plagues many parents. When the Garcias tried to teach Juana to sound out words and answer questions about what she read, she snapped at them, pushed the book across the table and threw a temper tantrum. When the Ashers tried the same with Ben, he sobbed.
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Retooling libraries with makerspaces
Brian Stack EducationNearly three years ago, in an article for MultiBriefs Education, I talked about the need to transform libraries for the 21st century. Since that time, the need for change in library structures continues to be great. "For school libraries — much like the newspaper industry — staying relevant in the 21st century has been the story of reinvention," I wrote. "Technology has put information at our fingertips like never before."
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6 simple steps for de-escalating students
Pierre LaRocco EducationDe-escalating students is one of the most important things a counselor does. It is a skill to be learned and honed. Students who need de-escalating are in great crisis, and many times they do not know what made them so upset or how to calm down on their own. When students are like this, they cannot just snap out of it. They need the systematic process of calming down.
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When L1 interferes with English learning
Douglas Magrath EducationIn this article, we will use see how students' home languages may cause interference when they start learning English. Items include similar words with different meanings, sounds that exist in one language but not the other, different writing patterns, paralinguistic features and idioms.
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