article thumbnail

On information privilege and information equity

NeverEndingSearch

Access to an effective school library program is one example of information privilege. The absence of access is one symptom of information poverty. In an SLJ post from way back in 2009, I faced an experience that painfully amplified that chasm on a local level. No librarian pointed to them.

Libraries 106
article thumbnail

Charting a Student's Journey: A Guide to Crafting Effective Learning Paths

A Principal's Reflections

These intrinsic differences in how we process information and tackle challenges lead to the development of personalized learning pathways, as individuals naturally gravitate towards methods that resonate with their cognitive preferences. The learning path empowers students to take control of their learning journey.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Take the Manage Out of Classroom Management

Catlin Tucker

Teachers who are autonomy supportive “promote autonomy offer their students choices, give them informative feedback and allow them the space to decide for themselves how they want to learn (Hofferber, Eckes & Wilde, 2014, p.178). Niestradt, J. & & Wilde, M. Zeitschrift für Didaktik der Naturwissenschaften , 15, 307–323.

Classroom 419
article thumbnail

How Family Engagement Leads to Student Success

Waterford

Involvement includes family participation in school events or activities, while teachers provide learning resources and information about their student’s grades. While teachers can offer advice, families and caregivers also have important information about their child that teachers may not know. E., & Tyson, D. Dearing, E.,

Secondary 359
article thumbnail

Boost Morale with These Simple Strategies

A Principal's Reflections

Research has shown that feedback is vital in establishing good relations as it can enhance relationships, strengthen loyalty and commitment, and increase morale (Smith, 2009). Listening is one of the best tools that can be leveraged to gather crucial information on the pulse of a culture.

Strategy 419
article thumbnail

Self-Regulation in Blended Learning Environments

Catlin Tucker

However, students are unlikely to develop these skills in learning environments where they are positioned as passive receivers of information. Education and Information Technologies , 22 (4), 1395-1454. Theory into Practice , 41 (2), 64-70. Van Laer, S., & Elen, J.

article thumbnail

Better Feedback for Deeper Learning

A Principal's Reflections

John Hattie (2009) found a similar effect size of 0.73 The valuable information, in many cases, aligns with what the research has said constitutes good feedback. for feedback in his synthesis of 800 meta-analyses of education research studies. Hence, the reason I shared the feedback log concept in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms.

Learning 341