Knowing how to engage in signature scientific acts, such as formulating questions …
Knowing how to engage in signature scientific acts, such as formulating questions and using evidence in arguments is an important part of science learning. This InfoBrief from the National Center for Technology Innovation offers more information about using technology to support struggling students.
In an increasingly complex world, all students need to be scientifically literate. …
In an increasingly complex world, all students need to be scientifically literate. While some students may go on to pursue advanced careers in the sciences, basic scientific literacy is critical for all students.
Science learning often involves creating abstract representations and models of processes that …
Science learning often involves creating abstract representations and models of processes that we are unable to observe with the naked eye. Learn more about visualizing, representing, and modeling to aid struggling learners.
To be scientifically literate, students must be able to express themselves appropriately. …
To be scientifically literate, students must be able to express themselves appropriately. Learn how to help struggling students master specific vocabulary and be able to use it in their science writing activities.
As part of their series to help schools understand the federal No …
As part of their series to help schools understand the federal No Child Left Behind Law, Learning Point Associates describes the four key elements of student engagement - student confidence, teacher involvement, relevant texts, and choice among texts and assignments.
If schools and students understand college readiness in a more comprehensive way, …
If schools and students understand college readiness in a more comprehensive way, they can do more to develop the full range of capabilities and skills needed to succeed in college. Click on Classroom Strategies on the left of the page for useful information for increased comprehension.
The developmental nature of reading means that diagnosing the reading comprehension ability …
The developmental nature of reading means that diagnosing the reading comprehension ability of adolescents is more challenging than diagnosing reading comprehension among third graders. In particular, assessments should not only capture the increased sophistication of the reading task in the middle and high school years, but should also capture the specialization of the many tasks that comprise reading comprehension for older readers. Educators must think carefully not only about what the assessments they use consider "grade-level" text, but also how those assessments capture or fail to capture the processes involved in reading in different content-area classes.
The National Reading Panel identified three predominant elements to support the development …
The National Reading Panel identified three predominant elements to support the development reading comprehension skills: vocabulary instruction, active reading, and teacher preparation to deliver strategy instruction. L .9-10.3 knowledge of lang
Drawing on New York City teachers' experiences, this article examines three ways …
Drawing on New York City teachers' experiences, this article examines three ways to effectively integrate young adult literature into the curriculum: use core texts (usually novels, but also other genres as well) that the entire class read and study together; organize literature study with text sets, allowing students to select from multiple texts to read; and incorporate independent reading into coursework (via Sustained Silent Reading or at-home reading assignments).
Students often think they understand a body of material and, believing that …
Students often think they understand a body of material and, believing that they know it, stop trying to learn more. But come test time, it turns out they really don't know the material very well at all. Can cognitive science tell us anything about why students are commonly mistaken about what they know and don't know? Are there any strategies teachers can use to help students better estimate what they know?
Advancing Academic Excellence for All: Equity Gap Analysis Tool is designed to …
Advancing Academic Excellence for All: Equity Gap Analysis Tool is designed to assist educators, individually or in groups, in assessing the state of equity at the school and district level. This equity gap analysis highlights six components of comprehensive educational equity
Choose from a variety of Afterschool Adventures covering multiple subject areas. Each …
Choose from a variety of Afterschool Adventures covering multiple subject areas. Each adventure includes a detailed plan, videos, learning games, and book suggestions.
This AATA Planning Guide will help you work through the overlapping stages …
This AATA Planning Guide will help you work through the overlapping stages of the process to help students identify and work towards their adult life goals.
INFOhio's quality resources and tools for children ages 3-5 and the adults …
INFOhio's quality resources and tools for children ages 3-5 and the adults who lead them support Ohio Learning Standards. They also provide a foundation of learning using a variety of media and prepare learners for future success. Choose to complete individual classes in this INFOhio Learning Pathway, or complete the full Ages 3-5 Digital Content Learning Pathway to earn up to 10 contact hours.
The ASCA Student Standards: Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success describe the …
The ASCA Student Standards: Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success describe the knowledge, attitudes and skills students need to achieve academic success, college and career readiness and social/emotional development. The standards are based on a survey of research and best practices in student achievement from a wide array of educational standards and efforts.
This database provides learning objectives aligned with the American School Counselor Association …
This database provides learning objectives aligned with the American School Counselor Association Student Standards: Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success
In this episode on Higher Ed’s Hidden Curriculum, Anthony Jack shares insights …
In this episode on Higher Ed’s Hidden Curriculum, Anthony Jack shares insights from his award-winning research on how inequality and poverty shape the life chances of college students. We also learn how Tony’s high school trajectory shaped his career, and discuss whether COVID-19 might inspire a new contract for higher ed’s commitment to disadvantaged students.
A new virtual interview series from LabXchange at Harvard University, the Xchange showcases the diverse roles, projects, and initiatives that make up the intersecting fields of science, education, and health. Hosted by LabXchange Faculty Director Robert Lue, our first season features a range of perspectives on the impact of COVID-19.
No restrictions on your remixing, redistributing, or making derivative works. Give credit to the author, as required.
Your remixing, redistributing, or making derivatives works comes with some restrictions, including how it is shared.
Your redistributing comes with some restrictions. Do not remix or make derivative works.
Most restrictive license type. Prohibits most uses, sharing, and any changes.
Copyrighted materials, available under Fair Use and the TEACH Act for US-based educators, or other custom arrangements. Go to the resource provider to see their individual restrictions.
