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What is Backward Design In Education?
Let’s say 3 new movies came out over the weekend and you’re trying to figure out which one to see. One of the best ways to figure out which movie to see is by thinking about what kind of emotions you want to feel during the movie- adrenaline, joy, or warmth. Knowing the kind of…
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What is the Spacing Effect? What Educators Need To Know
Introduction Like the popular quote by Alexander Pope, “A little learning is a dangerous thing, drink deep or taste, not the Pierian spring, for their shallow droughts intoxicates the brain and drinking largely sobers us again.” This is the idea behind the spacing effect as a technique that promotes deep learning. The spacing effect postulates…
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Authentic Assessment: Meaning, Component, Purpose & Examples
Traditional assessments, such as tests, assignments, and exams, enable teachers to evaluate how well students understand a concept. Authentic assessment’s goal, on the other hand, is to simulate real-world problems so that students can acquire relevant professional knowledge and skills. Educators use authentic assessment to evaluate students’ mastery of a course by giving them relevant…
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What is Pedagogy: Definition, Principles & Application
There are various teaching methods; some focus on how the educator presents knowledge to students, while others focus on motivating students to acquire knowledge on their own. The pedagogy model is concerned with how educators present knowledge to students. Pedagogy is a highly effective method of teaching children and young adults. It prioritizes individual student…
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What is Andragogy: Definition, Principles & Application
Introduction Andragogy, or adult learning theory, is a field of study that focuses on how adults learn. It is an interdisciplinary field that incorporates psychology and education. In this article, we will discuss the importance of Andragogy. We’ll look at what the term means and how it is used. Read on! What Is The Concept…
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9 Types of Educational Assessment
Throughout the learning process, the teacher needs to track how well students understand the different subject matters being
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33 School Survey Questions + [Template Examples]
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School surveys are an excellent tool for understanding what people think about your school policies, teaching methods, etc. This article will show you how to conduct school surveys
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How to Reach Quiet Kids in the Classroom (Selective Mutism)
You never know, your child could be exhibiting traits of Autism and/or Selective Mutism for instance. With that in mind, always remember that the child must always be in an excellent state, as that is the only way they can learn!
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Mass Shootings: How to Prepare for The Next Gun Violence Attack
In the wake of recent mass shootings and various violent firearm attacks, the debate on gun violence and gun control has once again come to the fore.
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7 Steps to Building a Productive Learning Environment
According to Dr Becky Cox of UTM, Th