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The Role of Place in Personalization

A Principal's Reflections

The physical and virtual environments where learning takes place play a pivotal role in shaping the effectiveness and depth of personalized learning strategies. According to a study by Tanner and Lackney (2006), the design of physical spaces significantly influences student engagement and academic performance. Murphy, R., &

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4 Strategies Designed to Drive Metacognitive Thinking

Catlin Tucker

More formally, “metacognition was originally referred to as the knowledge about and the regulation of one’s cognitive activities in learning processes” (Veenman, Van Hout-Wolters, & Afflerbach, 2006, p.3). Here are 4 strategies teachers can use to encourage students to think about their learning: 1.

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TPACK model: Strategies for effective educational technology integration

Hapara

In 2006, Punya Mishra and Matthew J. Download our free e-book The post TPACK model: Strategies for effective educational technology integration appeared first on Hāpara. But if technology isn’t paired with good teaching and a tie-in to the subject matter, what’s the point? What does the TPACK model focus on?

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15 Activities, Teaching Strategies, and Resources for Teaching Children with Autism

Waterford

1] Teaching young students with autism communication skills and learning strategies makes it all the more likely that they’ll reach their academic potential later on. While the best strategy for autism meltdowns is to seek help from a school specialist, these calm down activities can help to de-escalate stressful situations.

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All Hands On Deck Approach to Connecting with Families

A Principal's Reflections

Engagement strategies need to start early and be sustained. As leaders are experiencing difficulty with engaging families across the globe, an “all hands on deck” mentality in terms of the strategies utilized should be embraced. The goal is to have kids engaged in class, but we need to ensure that they are actually attending.

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Empowerment Through Choice

A Principal's Reflections

The underlying idea in this approach is that choice gives employees a sense of personal control, which can enhance their intrinsic motivation towards their work, resulting in higher morale, creativity and innovation, better performance, more significant organizational commitment, and lower turnover (Chua and Iyengar, 2006). Chua, Roy Y.J.,

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How Family Engagement Leads to Student Success

Waterford

It’s one of the best strategies to create a positive learning environment for all students. Try these family engagement strategies to transform involvement into family partnerships: Give families and caregivers your contact information and get to know them early in the school year. Journal of Educational Psychology, 2006, 98, 653-664.

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