Teachers may benefit more from self-directed, video-recorded classroom observations than in-person observations, according to a report from researchers of the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University. The researchers found teachers benefited most when they had greater control over the process.

Researchers found that a 10-week theater-training program improved the social and communication skills of participating students with autism.

In this Educational Leadership article, Rick Wormeli writes, "Teachers who deny the emotional elements of teaching and learning can become exhausted from ceaseless confrontations with students' emotional states, often blaming their personal stress and students' failure to learn on students' lack of motivation or maturity."

Dyslexia is the most common type of learning disability but diagnosing it and providing services for kids in private and public schools can be a long uphill battle.

Panelsamtal om normkritik inom lärarutbildningarna. Medverkande: Renita Sörensdotter, genusforskare vid Uppsala universitet; Ditte Karlsson, ordförande för Lärarförbundet Student och Matilda Hellström, ordförande för Sveriges elevråd (SVEA). Moderator: Susanna Stavling. (webb-tv)

A new study published in the journal Science shows that regular use of a specific math-based iPad app significantly improved math performance in elementary school children.

There are many ways that teachers are using blended learning experiences in their classrooms, but these hybrid experiences don't need to begin and end with students. In the spirit of Connected Educator Month, ASCD author William Kist shares many different blended experiences that can enrich educator PD in this Inservice blog post.

Some research shows a trend toward more academic learning - and less play - in US-based kindergarten programmes, Tim Walker, a teacher and writer based in Finland, writes in this commentary. He reflects on the role of play in early learning and what he observed during a visit to a Finnish kindergarten programme.

Vilken roll tar ditt barn i en mobbningssituation? UR riktar strålkastaren mot dem som finns runt mobbaren och offret och belyser faktumet att alla är delaktiga i det som sker. Robert Thornberg, professor i pedagogik, beskriver de olika rollerna barn tar i en mobbningssituation (webb-tv).

Teachers can take steps to create meaningful connections with students, Naphtali Hoff, an executive coach and consultant, writes in this blog post. Hoff's tips include setting a positive tone, praising students and letting them know they are missed when absent.

After a trip to Israel and the West Bank, teacher Michael Davies is planning to change the way students learn about the history of the conflict.

Smile, be consistent and add some fun – teacher and blogger Michael Linsin explains his behaviour management basics.