Sentences with phrase «on enhancing student learning»

Brown (1992) suggested that effective student projects focused on enhancing student learning involved carrying out design work, researching its implementation, reproducing the results into future design iterations, and reexamining how these innovations impact the learning process.

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The close relationships between students and teachers enhance learning and the ability to explore new interests and take on new challenges.

Brigham and Rogers each offered experiential advice on how academic integration of school gardens can enhance student learning in all areas.

He is the recipient of the 2014 OxTALENT award for enhancing students» learning experience using social media apps awarded by the Oxford Committee on Teaching and Learning Enhanced with Teclearning experience using social media apps awarded by the Oxford Committee on Teaching and Learning Enhanced with TecLearning Enhanced with Technology.

Some research efforts to enhance learning zero in on methods to strengthen memory and recall, while others bolster students» abilities to stay on task, think more fluidly and mentally track and juggle information.

In an effort to help teachers educate their students, a new report from the American Psychological Association outlines the 20 most important psychological concepts that can enhance elementary and secondary teaching and learning and offers tips on how to apply them in the classroom.

Brownell recommends using active learning practices to help close the gap, including clickers, classroom discussion and other tools known to enhance student learning and help students perform better on critical thinking questions.

In addition, participants learn how to embody the qualities of the elemental energies which are the essence of the art, as well as Paulie Zink's philosophy based on his own personal experience of mastery and 35 years of teaching students to grow in flexibility and fluidity and enhance their energetic awareness.

Meeting this fifth challenge depends on better ways of: identifying children at risk of being locked into trajectories of low achievement at the earliest possible ages; enhancing levels of school readiness; diagnosing learning difficulties upon entry to school; and intervening intensively during the early years of school to address individual learning needs to give as many students as possible the chance of successful ongoing learning.

Here comes the time to personalize learning: To do this, we will build precisely the student's preferences and their map of multiple intelligences, so we will be able to focus on each student and to get to know what do they do better (this is to enhance the student in that for what he is predisposed, not to force him to do things that neither interest him nor will he get well along).

The Internet is one of the greatest tools on the planet for enhancing student learning.

When it comes to a focus on students, research suggests effective professional learning communities «make intelligent use of evidence to pinpoint areas needing intervention to enhance learning outcomes for all students».

A Plus Learning prides itself on providing teachers and counsellors with quality educational materials and resources that are designed to enhance the engagement and performance of students allowing them to achieve excellent results.

As educators across the country focus attention on designing new and better ways to gauge what students are learning, they risk distorting the meaning and practice of formative assessment and squandering its potential to enhance teaching and learning, an assessment expert is warning.

Social media can enhance differentiated instruction if the tools are selected with a careful eye on individual students» readiness, interests, and learning profiles.

Seeing is Believing — Harnessing Online Video Clips to Enhance Learning Educator Brenda Dyck reflects on the Net as a valuable source of video that brings history to life for her students.

Ultimately I focused on the underlying learning objectives that I wanted, complete with students, and found digital tools to complement or enhance those skills.

The signs are suggesting that the greatest impact digital technology will have on learning will come from the technology's underpinning role within a digitally - based school ecosystem; an ecosystem that is integrated, focused and which simultaneously addresses all the variables that enhance student learning.

If learning test - taking skills enhances the performance of nondisabled students on tests, then learning test - taking skills improves the life prospects of students with disabilities, too.

By introducing educational apps into lessons, teachers are moving from «teaching» to «facilitating learning» — helping students find ways to learn by focusing on enhancing the process of critical thinking rather than solely looking at whether an answer is right or wrong.

«We want to enhance the learning experience for our students at other Oasis academies across the country, so we will definitely be asking LazyLawn ® to work on other playgrounds and play areas in the near future.»

Educational Research focusing on a particular strategies employed to enhance Modern Foreign Language students» learning and performance with specific reference to Carol Dweck's work on Mindset.

Next, the session will focus on information and techniques from current Brain - Based Learning Theory to enhance the student learning process and move information from short - term to long - termLearning Theory to enhance the student learning process and move information from short - term to long - termlearning process and move information from short - term to long - term memory.

, the students will learn, review, discuss, investigate, and write about: 1) Brief Irish history 2) Health problems and diseases 3) Conditions on a trans - Atlantic ship 4) History and procedures at Ellis Island 5) Immigration then and now Other skills enhanced are: 1) Vocabulary improvement 2) Reading comprehension skills 3) Use and study of negative words All the stories in this collection capitalize on the students great interest in ghosts, and other weird phenomena.

«Matt made the most of his year at Harvard, engaging actively with course material and with the Higher Education cohort, participating in the Student Research Conference and the PELP case competition, and taking on internships to enhance his learning,» says Professor Judy McLaughlin, director of HE.

«As part of this, schools need to have the capital to be able to enhance and improve their facilities, and not just on essentials like tables and chairs, but in creating truly inspirational learning environments that motivate students and teachers alike.

Over the past 25 years, I have conducted research on the use of technology for enhancing learning in students with mild disabilities and those who are at - risk of school failure.

Masters offered some insightful opinions on what makes a highly effective school: «They form partnerships to enhance student learning and wellbeing.

As we are all aware, educational establishments at primary and secondary school level rely on funding from the local education authority and in times where austerity budgets are tight, as should be expected with what little additional funds there are, funding is better put to use providing teaching aids to enhance the students learning rather than providing for their security.

On the one hand, access to online data greatly expands the horizons of student learning as administrative uses of computers help to enhance effective school operations.

Through the use of Augmented Reality, technology students can look at virtual 3D models on a 2D space to help enhance their learning capabilities.

The schools on this shortlist are a fantastic example of how educational settings are making the most of their limited resources in order to truly enhance their student's learning experience.»

Whatever it is, if it will enhance student learning, go out on the limb and try it.

Improving the quality of learning: through hands on and practical learning experiences, as well as opportunities to diversify the curriculum, sustainability can be used to enhance students» learning experience and improve their life skills.

A Discussion About the Teaching Profession Two of the report's contributors took questions on what a human - capital system in education might look like so that states can unlock teaching potential and enhance student learning.

The Sony team were on hand at the show sharing more about how its range of education solutions gives schools and universities the reliable, long - lasting and cost - efficient tools they need to capture student attention and enhance learning.

Technology can be used to advance learning by bringing exciting curricula based on real - world problems into the classroom, providing scaffolds and tools to enhance learning, such as modeling programs and visualization tools, giving students and teachers more opportunities for feedback, reflection, and revision, and building local and global communities that include teachers, administrators, students, parents, practicing scientists, and other interested people expanding opportunities for teacher learning.

This study examined the effect of a computer - enhanced problem - based learning (PBL) environment on middle school students» learning, investigating the relationship among students» self - efficacy, attitude toward science, and achievement.

Experience the power of Clever's enhanced single sign - on, and see how easy it is for students and teachers to access learning software in one central location.

Including movies in your lessons can help enhance learning and increase student interest levels while providing direct instruction on the topic at hand.

As more educators begin to see the tremendous impact blended learning can have on student learning and engagement, school leaders have begun scrambling to train teachers on how to utilize technology to enhance instruction.

With a focus on amplifying youth voice, making media, civic participation, and richer learning within and across the curriculum, KQED Learning enhances the way secondary teachers teach and studentslearning within and across the curriculum, KQED Learning enhances the way secondary teachers teach and studentsLearning enhances the way secondary teachers teach and students engage.

Research documents the importance of using after school hours to build on and enhance what students learn in class, of sustaining school year gains over the summer months, and the huge cost of so - called «summer learning loss» among disadvantaged students when those are not achieved.

With TL2020, laptop computers are assigned to all Middle School and High School students (Grade 6 - 12) enrolled on a full - time basis to enhance learning.

The Field Guide focuses on three key dimensions of middle school success: research - based instruction, performance management and informed decision - making, and student supports that enhance learning.

I'm also interested in educators» perspectives on how the integration of technology help in curriculum development that incorporate activities that enhance student - teacher interaction, thereby improving student - centered learning and academic achievements.

These tasks required students to make planning decisions while designing technology - enhanced learning activities on a topic of their choice.

This policy report, co-released by the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) and the Center on Enhancing Early Learning Outcomes (CEELO), discusses trends in enrollment, funding, and quality standards, as well as English Language Learner and Special Education students, in state - funded pre-K between 2001 - 2002 and 2011 - 2012.

About Teach to Lead (www.teachtolead.org) Teach to Lead is a joint initiative of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and the U.S. Department of Education focused on expanding opportunities for teacher leadership in ways that enhance student learning and make it possible for teachers to stay in the classroom while leading in the profession.

Regardless of whether they are Special Education IAs (providing vital services to one, two, three, four or more special education students) or Traditional IAs (helping teachers prepare and run classrooms so that all the students have the opportunity to learn), IAs are truly on the front line of enhancing educational opportunities for our children.