Teachers drop out of the profession because they find the workload is “worse than expected”, according to new research from UCL Institute of Education (IOE) in London. The study finds teachers knew about the workload before entering profession and thought they’d cope – "but the reality was different".
Skal inklusionen lykkes? Så drop møderne, og lad lærere og resursepersoner med specialpædagogisk faglighed være sammen om undervisningen, lyder anbefalingen fra inklusionsforsker.
A public charter school in Texas has reversed its approach to school discipline after recognizing its policies were not providing students with the support they need. Instead, the school eliminated suspensions and adopted restorative-justice methods, including mindfulness exercises and one-on-one counseling.
Coding instruction should start from the first day, said one of the 11 educators sharing tips for integrating coding in their curricula. Other educators suggest starting with simple projects and allowing students to explore.
Many schools are relying on text-messaging and phone apps to keep parents informed about school activities and their children's academic progress. Heejae Lim, founder of TalkingPoints, says the biggest barriers often are schools that don't recognize the value of parent engagement.
To develop a good relationship with parents, teachers should communicate with them using a blend of technology and in-person meetings, asserts teacher Danielle McColl. In this commentary, McColl offers her strategies, including using social media to share her fifth-grade students' work.