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Helping Students Think With Their Whole Bodies

ED Surge

That’s the question posed by science journalist Annie Murphy Paul, who points to research emphasizing the many ways that thinking is influenced not just by what’s inside our skull, but by cues from our body movements, by our surroundings, and by other people we’re interacting with. So the more we can bring the body into learning, the better.

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Is hard maths putting girls off physics? – A response to Katherine Birbalsingh’s statements

Futurum

Is hard maths putting girls off physics? On 27 April, Katherine Birbalsingh, Social Mobility Commission Chair and Headteacher, sparked debate when she mentioned that girls didn’t like physics and were put off because of hard maths. She further added that the hard maths might be the reason “physics isn’t something girls tend to fancy”.

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Does Our Academic System Unnecessarily Pit People Against Each Other?

ED Surge

I came across this paper while researching our Bootstraps podcast series about educational equity. And as we’ll get to later in this episode, this research is personal for me, and I’m very excited to shine a light on this work. It seems like there's a lot of common sense to this argument that is very accessible to a non-philosopher.

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Teaching Children to Argue in Science

Chillax Science

Specifically, we can intentionally teach skills and practices related to productive ways to engage in arguments. In fact, educational researchers have noticed that addressing elements of argumentation in formal learning environments can help students (NRC, 2012). You can say things like, I am wondering…. Or, I observed that ….

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How can first-year STEM university students be better supported?

Futurum

The course aims to teach a variety of skills, ranging from library and research skills (to ensure students can assess the credibility of what they read and dissect complex texts, such as scientific reports) to study-management skills (such as time and stress management and academic planning). What do the seminars teach students?

Biology 81
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STEM in Science Classrooms – Difference Between Science and Technology

STEM Education Guide

Science in STEM It encompasses fields such as geology, chemistry, physics, biology, and astronomy. This, in turn, will prime your child when it comes to future scientific research or making their own scientific discovery. Discuss how observation aids in problem-solving and critical thinking.

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Kids Online Learning Statistics 2023

The Maker Mom

Around 90% of K-12 public school teachers assert that digital learning tools are the best option when doing research or gathering data. Tracking results becomes as easy as utilizing existing technology compared to the old-fashioned model of pen and paper and physical record keeping.