Not exact matches
Researchers from RAND studying the first year of Vermont's implementation of portfolio assessments
for fourth and eighth graders found that the development of portfolios (work was selected by
students with input from classroom teachers) had several positive educational outcomes: Students and teachers were more enthusiastic and had a more positive attitude about learning, teachers devoted «substantially more attention» to problem solving and communication (two areas represented by portfolios), students spent more time working in small groups or in pairs, and teachers felt the portfolios afforded them a new perspective on stude
students with input from classroom teachers) had several
positive educational outcomes:
Students and teachers were more enthusiastic and had a more positive attitude about learning, teachers devoted «substantially more attention» to problem solving and communication (two areas represented by portfolios), students spent more time working in small groups or in pairs, and teachers felt the portfolios afforded them a new perspective on stude
Students and teachers were more enthusiastic and had a more
positive attitude about learning, teachers devoted «substantially more attention» to problem solving and communication (two areas represented by portfolios),
students spent more time working in small groups or in pairs, and teachers felt the portfolios afforded them a new perspective on stude
students spent more time working in small groups or in pairs, and teachers felt the portfolios afforded them a new perspective on
student work.
Citing several dozen sources, Mathison and Freeman said all agreed that the «
positive educational outcomes»
for students in an integrated - studies program include
Reporting performance on indicators separately underscores the broader understanding of what contributes to a
positive educational experience
for students by focusing on a variety of
outcomes and ensuring that disparities among
student groups within individual measures are not overlooked.
«This research provides further evidence
for the
positive effect of school - based supports — comprehensive anti-bullying policies, Gay - Straight Alliances (GSAs), supportive educators and LGBT - inclusive curriculum — on LGBTQ
students» experiences with harassment and discrimination and, ultimately, their
educational outcomes,» said Dr. Joseph Kosciw, GLSEN's Chief Research & Strategy Officer.
These studies showing the direct
positive effects of raising household income — even by small amounts — on
student achievement make it plain that reducing poverty through stable, living wage jobs
for all working families would also help improve
educational outcomes.
Non-punitive approaches to discipline that emphasize
positive reinforcement
for appropriate behavior and early individualized interventions
for students showing signs of misbehavior become a strategy to improve overall
educational outcomes.»
We're thrilled that Magnolia's study — an independent, randomized control trial study, which is the gold standard
for rigorous
educational research — shows the
positive and dramatic impact of our solutions on
student learning
outcomes.
«Multi-pronged programs like PowerMyLearning harness technology innovation
for positive educational outcomes, helping these
students to achieve success in their high school years and well beyond.»
While research on
educational software is still young, increasing evidence points to
positive outcomes for today's
students — despite the prevalence of headlines linking video games to bad behavior or lukewarm learning
outcomes.
Increasing racial, ethnic, linguistic, socio - economic, and gender diversity in the teacher workforce can have a
positive effect
for all students, but the impact is even more pronounced when students have a teacher who shares characteristics of their identity.20 For example, teachers of color are often better able to engage students of color, 21 and students of color score higher on standardized tests when taught by teachers of color.22 By holding students of color to a set of high expectations, 23 providing culturally relevant teaching, confronting racism through teaching, and developing trusting relationships with their students, teachers of color can increase other educational outcomes for students of color, such as high school completion and college attendance
for all
students, but the impact is even more pronounced when
students have a teacher who shares characteristics of their identity.20
For example, teachers of color are often better able to engage students of color, 21 and students of color score higher on standardized tests when taught by teachers of color.22 By holding students of color to a set of high expectations, 23 providing culturally relevant teaching, confronting racism through teaching, and developing trusting relationships with their students, teachers of color can increase other educational outcomes for students of color, such as high school completion and college attendance
For example, teachers of color are often better able to engage
students of color, 21 and
students of color score higher on standardized tests when taught by teachers of color.22 By holding
students of color to a set of high expectations, 23 providing culturally relevant teaching, confronting racism through teaching, and developing trusting relationships with their
students, teachers of color can increase other
educational outcomes for students of color, such as high school completion and college attendance
for students of color, such as high school completion and college attendance.24
Cohen concluded, «We feel confident that these new guidelines will have
positive outcomes for everyone —
students, teachers, and administrators — and will allow us to continue to move forward to improve the
educational opportunities
for all public school
students in Connecticut.»