Do CS Teachers Need To Know CS?
"I'll say it over and over until I retire — CS teachers really do need to know CS," says Mike Zamansky, a coordinator of CS teacher certifications. He was criticizing groups that instead provide teachers with scripted content and short-form "tr.....»»
How teachers make ethical judgments when using AI in the classroom
A teacher's gender and comfort with technology factor into whether artificial intelligence is adopted in the classroom, as shown in a new report from the USC Center for Generative AI and Society......»»
Inside the Beef Industry’s Campaign to Influence Kids
Big Beef is wooing science teachers with webinars and lesson plans in an attempt to change students’ perceptions of the industry......»»
Inside the Beef Industry’s Campaign to Influence Schoolchildren
Big Beef is wooing science teachers with webinars and lesson plans in an attempt to change students’ perceptions of the industry......»»
Whether a racial minority or majority at their school, white teachers struggle with race relations
White workers' emotions about race and reactions to racial differences in the workplace are triggered by identity threat-induced culture shock, researchers suggest in a new study......»»
Learning to read in another language is tough: How Namibian teachers can help kids
In a classroom in Namibia's northern Oshikoto region, a teacher has written English vocabulary words on the chalkboard. She asks her learners to read them aloud. When they stumble with pronunciation, she corrects them. She also helps the youngsters t.....»»
Study combines storytelling and movement to improve language and motor skills in early years
Combined storytelling and movement lessons delivered by teachers can improve language and gross-motor skills in young children, according to a new study by psychology and sport science experts at Nottingham Trent University and Coventry University......»»
Students do better and schools are more stable when teachers get mental health support
When it comes to mental health at school, typically the focus is on helping students, especially as they emerge from the pandemic with heightened levels of anxiety, stress and emotional need. But as school officials seek to put resources toward stude.....»»
What do teachers do in the school holidays? They work, plan, and rest
Many people believe teaching is an easy job involving short days and long holidays. Anyone working in the profession, however, will tell you this is not the truth......»»
New report outlines gaps in preparing young people to respond to tech-facilitated sexual harm
Schools and teachers play a critical role in equipping students with the skills to understand, respond to, and prevent sexual violence in safe and healthy ways. As the lines between the digital and physical world continue to blur, young people are re.....»»
Students: save up to 34% with limited-time MacBook Air & Pro deals at B&H
Apple computers for students and teachers are now on sale at B&H. These limited-time education discounts can take up to 34% off even Apple's latest laptops and desktops with B&H EDU Advantage.B&H's limited-time EDU specials offer an excellent opportu.....»»
AI can teach math teachers how to improve student skills
When middle school math teachers completed an online professional development program that uses artificial intelligence to improve their math knowledge and teaching skills, their students' math performance improved......»»
Study examines the perceptions of pre-service teachers on peer reaction video feedback
Teacher training courses are integral to teacher education programs. However, they often offer limited opportunities for novice teachers to practice teaching and receive feedback on their performance. In this regard, peer evaluation of a teacher's re.....»»
Here"s why union support is so high right now
Over 65,000 teachers in Québec could remain on strike until Christmas if a deal isn't reached, their union said on Sunday. The warning comes amid widespread labor unrest in the province, including nearly 570,000 workers on strike at the same time la.....»»
Facilitating learning chemistry with conceptual modeling
A team of researchers and teachers from the University of Twente have developed a novel teaching method that uses conceptual modeling to facilitate learning and foster creativity in classrooms of chemical science and engineering students. The student.....»»
Why are so many graduates shunning teaching? Pay—but not bonuses—could be the answer
There is a persistent shortage of teachers in England. Numbers of new recruits fail to meet targets, and too many teachers are leaving their jobs. It's clear that more new teachers are needed—but apparently, not enough people are choosing the profe.....»»
How teachers would handle student violence against educators
For the first time, teachers in a nationwide study have told researchers what strategies they think work best to deal with student violence against educators......»»
UK announces AI funding for teachers: How this technology could change the profession
During the recent international AI Safety Summit held in the UK, the government announced a further £2 million to be invested in Oak National Academy—a publicly funded classroom resource hub—to develop artificial intelligence tools to help reduc.....»»
Black women teaching science find ways for incorporating anti-racist practices
Whether teaching about the practices and systems that led to high rates of diabetes in Black communities or discussions about the Flint water crisis, Black female science teachers are finding ways to incorporate anti-racist teaching in their classroo.....»»
How do we retain teachers? Supporting them to work together could help
Australia is in the grips of a teacher shortage "crisis" according to Education Minister Jason Clare......»»
Designing natural language processing tools for teachers
According to a 2022 Gallup poll, U.S. teachers in grades K-12 are the most burnt-out workers in any profession. Could natural language processing tools (NLP) support them?.....»»