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Homework: Good or Bad? Here Is What Research Says

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In this study, Cooper et al analyzed a large pool of research studies on homework conducted in the United States between between 1987 and 2003. 2010, 2011; Trautwein & Lüdtke, 2007, (Xu, 2010a). A synthesis of research, 1987–2003. Their findings indicate the existence of 'a positive influence of homework on achievement'.

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30 Effective Classroom Attention Getters with Examples

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For instance, Wallace, Vodanovich, and Restino (2003) discussed how boredom correlates with attention deficit and memory lapses, signaling a deeper issue than mere disinterest. This approach appeals to different learning styles and keeps students engaged (Mayer, 2003). Furthermore, Pekrun et al. 2010; Ziv, 1988). Wallace, J.

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Preventing Student Debt Problems Begins With Financial Literacy Education

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Student Debt Soars During the first wave of millennials entering college between 1997 and 2007, fall enrollment for degree-granting postsecondary institutions increased 26 percent. As college enrollments increased, so did tuition rates.

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What Is Universal Design for Learning ?

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2003), and Universal Instructional Design (UID; Silver et al., 2007), mathematics (Kortering, McClannon, & Braziel, 2008), science (Dymond et al.,2006; According to Higbee and Goff (2008), these models are interrelated and complement each other. How to Integrate UDL in Teaching? link] Rose, D. H., & Meyer, A. McGuire, J.

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9 Key Classroom Management Skills Backed up with Research

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Classroom-Based Research in the Field of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders: Methodological Issues and Future Research Directions. The Journal of Special Education , 41(4), 209–222. link] Curran, M. Linguistic Diversity and Classroom Management. Theory Into Practice, 42(4), 334–340. link] Emmer, E. T., & Stough, L. Marzano, R. Marzano, J.

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Characteristics of The 21st Century Classroom

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When I embarked on my teaching journey back in 2003, the landscape of the classroom was quite different from what we see today. Reflecting on this evolution, I’m struck by the radical changes that have shaped the educational environment, particularly in this early part of the 21st century. Jossey-Brass. link] Danielson, C.

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Secondary Teachers Transform Their Practice

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Gallagher, 2003, p. A downward trend in reading among high school students over the last 25 years ( National Endowment for the Arts report , 2007) is further evidence that something isn't working with current instructional practices.

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