Learner analytics is the process of collecting and analyzing data about student learning to inform instructional decision-making and improve student outcomes (Siemens & Long, 2011). In an inclusive K-12 classroom, learner analytics can be a powerful tool for teachers to meet the diverse needs of their students and promote equitable […]
AI - Education
AI and the ESL Classroom
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we teach English as a second language (ESL). With its ability to personalize learning, provide real-time feedback, and create interactive experiences, AI is transforming the ESL classroom. Personalized Learning AI can be used to create personalized learning experiences for ESL students. For example, […]
Education - Psychology
Self-fulfilling Prophecies
As teachers, we have a profound impact on our students’ academic and personal development. One aspect that often goes overlooked is how our expectations and feedback can create self-fulfilling prophecies in the classroom. Self-fulfilling prophecies are predictions or expectations that come true simply because we believe they will. In […]
Education
Learning Theory Myths
Neuroscience has challenged some traditional teaching and learning theories by providing new insights into how the brain processes information and learns. Here are some teaching and learning theories that have been debunked or challenged by neuroscience: 1. Learning Styles Theory The idea that people have specific “learning styles” that are […]
Education - Motivation
Achievement Motivation
Achievement motivation is the driving force that compels individuals to work towards specific goals, and is particularly relevant in the context of education. Adolescents face a range of challenges when it comes to achievement motivation in school, from maintaining focus and effort in the face of competing priorities, to overcoming […]
Education
Pedagogy of the Oppressed
Pedagogy of the Oppressed is a seminal work by Paulo Freire, a Brazilian educator and philosopher. First published in Portuguese in 1968, the book has since been translated into numerous languages and has become a classic in the field of education. In the book, Freire presents a critical analysis of […]