2019 Education Research Highlights
Does doodling boost learning? Do attendance awards work? Do boys and girls process math the same way? Here’s a look at the big questions that researchers tackled this year.
How To Develop Vocabulary in the Classroom
How teachers can develop a strong understanding of the importance of teaching vocabulary in the classroom
Technology Tools That Can Help Dyslexic Students
Most dyslexic students don’t have a problem understanding information— so allowing them to record a class instead of painstakingly take notes, or to speak an essay into a tablet instead of writing it down can change the game completely.
Report: Volunteering, cultural literacy most effective for instilling sensitivity
Students will need global competence to engage in international collaborations in fields such as science, health, and technology, navigate an internationally interdependent economic and political landscape, and tackle global issues
How to Create a Classroom That’s a Safe Space for Failure
How do we teach resilience to our students? What makes a classroom a safe space to fail in?
3 studies argue against fidget spinners in the classroom
3 studies argue against fidget spinners in the classroom
New statistical model improves the predictive power of standardized test scores
Will "dynamic measurement" lead to improvements in the predictive power of standardized tests?
Teachers say edtech hasn’t reached its full potential
An annual survey notes that while teachers don't feel great about their profession, they do have positive views of classroom edtech
Why It’s Important To Teach Children Philosophy
Why children benefit from learning philosophy
What Teachers Should Know About Dysgraphia
Students with dysgraphia have an unexpected difficulty with spelling and writing skills. Here are the red flags to look for, and ways to support these students.