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Revealed: new teaching methods that are producing dramatic results - Telegraph - 3 views

  • According to studies carried out at the National Institute for Child Health and Development in the United States, connections between developing brain cells form most effectively when the brain is given regular breaks, hence the spaces between lessons are every bit as crucial as the content of the lessons themselves;
  • the teacher gives a quickfire Powerpoint presentation, of about three slides a minute, and the pupils listen and read the screen, effectively taking in the information twice. After a gap, the same presentation is run, but there are missing spaces where the children have to fill in the missing words and repeat them aloud, which keeps their minds active and thinking. At this point they can also ask questions. After a second break, a similar presentation takes place.
  • Theoretically you could do half the year's syllabus in a couple of hours, leaving you with lots of time to do the exciting, practical stuff. But whether it would work for every single pupil in every single subject, I don't know
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  • In some ways, spaced learning is simply a modern twist on a very old-fashioned approach, that of rote learning.
  • Kids have higher expectations these days and they can multi-task and access new technology to a degree – and at a speed – that adults can only dream of, so if education is to remain relevant to them, we have to adapt, whether we like it or not.'
  • Over the past five years we've moved from an education system of very tightly regulated structure, curriculum and assessment to one where there's more freedom around the curriculum and much more freedom in the way schools organise themselves
  • In the classroom, pupils need continuity, not constant change and adoption of new fads. There's no substitute for an inspiring teacher passionate about their subject giving a well-planned lesson.'
  • Every child at the school has had some spaced learning lessons. The information that is compressed deals not only with key facts, but also with the fundamental principles of the subject, such as mathematical formulae, and gives examples of how to apply these. Some subjects, such as English, are harder to compress, but it can be done.
  • I find this new way of learning far more interesting than sitting with a textbook, and after every lesson I feel I've really learnt something, and I do remember it for a long time afterwards, too.'
  • Theoretically you could do half the year's syllabus in a couple of hours, leaving you with lots of time to do the exciting, practical stuff. But whether it would work for every single pupil in every single subject, I don't know,'
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      but surely this is crucial?
  • But the kids are on board and we're seeing the results. I suppose the thing that finally convinced me that we were on to something was when I sat in on one of our lessons and afterwards I discovered I knew chapter and verse on hormones – and had still retained the information months later.'
  • Rowena Coxon, a parent with two children at the school, Jenny, 16, and 14-year-old Elanor, admits that she had her doubts about spaced learning. 'I was sceptical at first, because it seemed to me that the students were spending a lot of time not actually learning, but what I found most striking was how much my daughters enjoyed it – far more than conventional cramming.
  • At Leasowes Community College in Dudley, outside Birmingham, the absolute antithesis of the eight-minute lesson is being hailed as the way forward. Here, classes can last up to five or six days. Students are immersed in a single subject, allowing them to complete practice, theory and coursework in a single block, and – so the theory goes – gain a deeper, more fundamental understanding of the topic. The corridors of this 1,200-roll school are papered with signs bearing stirring mottos such as success is a journey, not a destination, and Albert Camus's dictum you cannot create experience, you must undergo it.
  • 'We are combining the traditional with the innovative; we still teach languages, which is becoming increasingly rare, but we also recognise that part of our job is to prepare children to be successful in the world, so our aspirations are higher than getting them to pass a few exams. The sort of personal development we seek to promote doesn't fit into the culture of rigid one-hour lessons.'
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      as practised in waldorf schools for decades.
  • In the classroom, pupils need continuity, not constant change and adoption of new fads. There's no substitute for an inspiring teacher passionate about their subject giving a well-planned lesson.'
  • 'We have no bells here because they create a herd mentality. We want to foster personal responsibility; students can go to the loo when they want or fetch themselves a drink of water without asking permission. The teachers give them a break when they feel the kids need one.'
  • Traditionalists, brought up in the never-did-me-any-harm system of obedience – verging on obeisance – towards authority may find the modern vogue for individualism wholly at odds with their own school experience. Yet personal development has become the new clarion call across all areas of secondary education. Whether that can be achieved in tandem with outstanding exam results remains to be seen.
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    article on new teaching methods; new approach to learning - partnership with cambridge uni & microsoft education
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    most crucial aspect seems to me revisiting students and testing recall after a long period. Also, does this only apply to "fact learning", or does this also engage critical faculty?
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    The scientific method in education is concerned with giving the student breaks from lessons in order to help him focus more ..Greetings to all and happy to communicate with you. أطيب
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Anna Weaver

Academy uses hands-on methods to teach students science, math - 2 views

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    Using federal school improvement funds, an elementary school in Pittsburgh implemented an "Academy in Math and Science" program. The Academy allows students to explore science concepts through experimentation. Due to the popularity of the program, the school plans on adding one grade per year.
Krissy Woods

Next Test - Value of $125,000-a-Year Teachers - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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    This articles describes a "dream team" of teachers coming together to form a small charter school in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City. Making six-figure salaries and hailing from various walks of life all over the nation, the aim of this school is to prove that teachers hold the key in improving individual student performance and instilling a thirst for knowledge in pupils. The school will cater to low performing students mostly of low-income Hispanic families, and the teachers will have additional responsibilities on top of being in the classroom.
Maria Mahon

Supreme Court to Address Meeting the Needs of Special-Education Students - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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    The United States Supreme Court will soon decide whether or not public schools must reimburse parents of special-education students for private-school tuition. This is a decision that could have major repurcussions for school budgets and also the services available to special-education students.
Maria Mahon

New Push Seeks to End Need for Remedial Classes Before College - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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    This article discusses pre-college remedial courses that many high school graduates must take before entering their first year of college. There is a push to get high schools and colleges more in sync in order to avoid this and make sure high school students are given the skills they will need in college.
Krissy Woods

For Colleges, Small Cuts Add Up to Big Savings - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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    This New York Times article describes how several colleges and universities around the nation are minimizing costs due to the current economic crisis. Schools like Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and Bryn Mawr College are holding virtual swim meets to save on travel expenses, while other schools are cutting custodial and other staff positions in an effort to save money. Giving students the opportunity to gain work experience by taking on professional staff positions has saved Rhodes College almost $750,000. Although many schools are doing their part to save money, in several cases it has turned out to be beneficial for students and has eliminated unnecessary costs and expenses for many colleges and universities.
heritageschools

Schools in Dehradun | schools in dehradun icse - 0 views

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    Schools in Dehradun heritage The culuminating event of the Summer Camp in a three days Model united nations Simulation where youngsters gain International perspective, develop critical thinking skills, gain public speaking experience and above all are enriched with an unforgettable exposure as young ambassadors capable of addressing global issues.
heritageschools

Practicing Good Personal Hygiene | Best School in Dehardun - 0 views

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    Maintaining personal hygiene and cleanliness is very important, and at The Heritage, we believe that earlier this habit is ingrained in a person's life, the better it is. That's why, we, as a school, always make it a point to teach our students about the importance of maintaining personal hygiene and cleanliness. As one of the best schools in Dehradun, we are glad that we have been able to raise not only scholars, but also individuals who are incredibly self-aware towards cleanliness, and at the same time also contribute towards the cleanliness of their surroundings.
heritageschools

Top school in dehardun - 0 views

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    Keeping up individual cleanliness and tidiness is essential, and at The Heritage, we trust that prior this propensity is imbued in a man's life, the better it is. That is the reason, we, as a school, dependably make it a point to instruct our understudies about the significance of keeping up individual cleanliness and tidiness. As outstanding amongst other schools in Dehradun, we are happy that we have possessed the capacity to raise researchers, as well as people who are inconceivably mindful towards tidiness, and in the meantime additionally contribute towards the neatness of their environment.
examsbook

RPSC School Lecturer Recruitment 2022 - Know the Required Eligibility Here! - 0 views

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    RPSC has issued an official notification to recruit for the posts of School Lecturer including various subjects. Check your eligibility for RPSC School Lecturer Recruitment 2022 and apply online.
Jessica Michael

Obstacles and Benefits Seen in National School Makeover Effort - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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    I found this interesting since one of my newspaper analysis articles focused on a school that was shutting down due to poor performance. Also, one of those articles was from the Chicago Tribune which boasted about how great their public school system was in 1858, what has happened now?
Krissy Woods

New York City Schools Face 5 Percent Budget Cut - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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    Keeping in trend with the current economic status, New York City schools are facing a 5% budget cut that will most likely effect much-needed after school and weekend programs. Although budgeting for the upcoming year has aided the children of low income families, it's still heartbreaking to see that these programs will be cut in favor of saving money... especially when they are probably the most important and needed.
D M

What is a Charter School? - 0 views

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    A very helpful explanation in my opinion....
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    The article mentions that Charter Schools must outperform public schools. That's easy enough to do when you get to choose your students. There is no way to effectively compare and contrast student performance between public and charter schools because the deck is stacked so completely for the charters.
YPS Publicschool

Boarding School in India - 1 views

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    YPS, Patiala day boarding cum residential school located in Patiala. YPS, Patiala is located in a picturesque, pollution-free environment and has sprawling campus area. Our school believes in creating not only a successful social being but also a fully cultured complete individual.
heritageschools

Augmented Reality - The Latest Trend in Education- best Schools in Dehradun - 0 views

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    one of the best Schools in Dehradun, aims to provide all the state of the art facilities to the students so that they are able to make full use of their potential and express themselves in various fields. Be it Sports, Art, and Crafts, or Academics, etc. We aim to incorporate the best technologies in our curriculum to make learning fun, impactful and interactive. One such technology which has been introduced is the Augmented Reality.
heritageschools

The Heritage School Dehradun: Importance of "Reading Habit" at Heritage - Best School i... - 0 views

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    Education is not limited to what is taught in the classrooms. At Heritage - Best School in Dehradun, we believe that the purpose of education is not to create individuals with well-framed minds, and a limited world-view. The purpose of education is to give birth to leaders, thinkers, and doers who have a broad vision and a caliber to change the world.
Florence Dujardin

Digital skills of internet natives: Different forms of digital literacy in a random sam... - 0 views

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    This article outlines the main results and methodological challenges of a large-scale survey on actual digital skills. A test covering three main dimensions of digital literacy (theoretical, operational and evaluation skills) was administered to a random sample of 65 third-year high school classes, producing data on 980 students. Items include knowledge questions, situation-based questions and tasks to be performed online. A Rasch-type model was used to score the results. In agreement with the literature, the sample performed better in operational skills, while showing a particularly poor performance regarding evaluation skills (although for this dimension the test shows reliability issues). Through a robust regression analysis we investigate if a skills divide based on ascriptive differences, gender and family cultural background, exists among the students. It emerges that cultural background has a significant effect, which is stronger on operational skills, while gender shows a more definite impact on theoretical knowledge.
Krissy Woods

I'm going to Harvard. Will you sponsor me? - 0 views

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    This New York Times article describes the business idea of three Harvard alums who have partnered together to offer a different type of loan services, Unithrive, to current Harvard students. Just launched a few months ago, Unithrive aims to link Harvard alumni whith current students who need extra help in paying for school or other outside activities such as test preparation for the GRE or MCAT as well as funding for abroad travel. The article further describes this business venture which offers interest-free loans up to $2,000 for currently enrolled students. The main goal of this program is to link alumni with students and serve as another way alumni can keep involved with the school and get to know students on a more personal level.
Krissy Woods

As Costs of College Sports Rise, Students Balk at Paying Tab - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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    This article describes in detail the difficulties many colleges are facing in regards to their athletic programs. In light of student activity, academic, and other university fee increases, many students are reluctant to approve increases to keep varsity sport programs afloat. Although the reasoning is justified, maintaining athletic programs is vital to the operation of many universities, especially when sport teams are generally considered the most visible entity a school has to promote their academic mission. The article also mentions the involvement of the NCAA and their lack of research and assistance when it comes to monetary issues for member institutions, especially with schools which lack a football program.
Maria Mahon

New York City Students Show Math Gains - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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    NYC public school students showed increases in their math scores this year. Some say they show great increases and are reasons that the school should stay in the control of the mayor. Others argue that the improved scores are misleading - educators are getting used to the testing and know what to expect and they are thinking of raising the scores.
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