Tag: teacher training
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Assessment-Based Grading: The Key to More Accurate and Meaningful Feedback for Students
Assessment-based grading practices have been gaining in popularity among educators as a way to provide more accurate and meaningful feedback to students. By using data to inform these practices, teachers can ensure that they are accurately assessing their students’ understanding of the material and providing them with appropriate grades. One key benefit of assessment-based grading…
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Unlocking Student Potential: A Comprehensive Guide to Personalized Learning Plans
Personalized Learning Plans: A Comprehensive Guide The traditional one-size-fits-all approach to education is not always effective in meeting the needs of every student. For this reason, many schools are now implementing personalized learning plans (PLPs) as a way to tailor education to individual students’ learning styles, strengths, and weaknesses. So what exactly is a PLP?…
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Unleashing the Power of Reggio Emilia Approach: A Statistics-Based Style Post
Reggio Emilia Approach: A Statistics-Based Style Post The Reggio Emilia Approach is an educational philosophy that originated in the city of Reggio Emilia, Italy, after World War II. It is a child-centered approach that emphasizes the importance of community and collaboration between children, teachers, and parents. The approach is known for its use of visual…
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Virtual Schools for Special Needs Students: Personalized Learning, Increased Flexibility, and Improved Safety
Virtual Schools for Special Needs Students Virtual schools have become a popular form of education in recent years, allowing students to access their coursework from anywhere with an internet connection. For special needs students, virtual schools offer unique opportunities for personalized learning and accommodations that may not be available in traditional brick-and-mortar schools. One of…
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Bill Gates’ Foundation Invests Billions in Education Reform to Bridge the Gap Between Classroom Learning and Modern-Day Skills.
Bill Gates is a well-known name in the realm of technology, but he has also been an advocate for education reform. Through his foundation, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, he has donated billions of dollars towards improving education systems around the world. One of the main goals of the foundation is to ensure that…
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Blended Learning: Combining the Best of Both Worlds
Blended Learning: Combining the best of both worlds The traditional classroom model has been a staple in education for centuries. However, with the advent of technology, new forms of learning have emerged that are changing the way we think about education. One such model is blended learning. What is Blended Learning? Blended learning refers to…
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Translanguaging: The Solution for Bilingual Classrooms or Just Another Buzzword?
Translanguaging Practices in Bilingual Classrooms: Is it Really the Solution? Bilingual classrooms have been a topic of discussion for many years, and the idea of translanguaging has become increasingly popular. Translanguaging is an approach that encourages bilingual students to use their full linguistic repertoire, including both their native languages and English. This practice is said…
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Blended Learning: The Future of Alternative Schooling and Education
Blended Learning: The Future of Alternative Schooling and Education As technology continues to evolve, so does the way we learn. Gone are the days when education was limited to traditional classroom settings. Today, students have access to a wide range of learning options, including online courses, virtual classrooms, and blended learning. Blended learning is an…
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Unlocking the Benefits of Bilingual Education for Students: Cognitive Development, Academic Performance, and Cultural Understanding
Bilingual education is a method of teaching that involves instruction in two languages, typically the student’s native language and the language of their country. Bilingual education offers many benefits to children, including increased cognitive development, better academic performance, improved cultural understanding and communication skills. One of the primary advantages of bilingual education is that it…
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Why Teacher Training and Development is Key to Success in Alternative Schools
Teacher Training and Development: The Key to Success in Alternative Schooling Alternative schooling has been growing in popularity over the years, as more parents seek educational options that better suit their children’s unique needs. However, alternative schools require a different approach when it comes to teacher training and development. In this post, we will explore…
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