Posts Tagged ‘educators’
Study: A combined teaching + app gratitude program helps adolescents address anxiety and improve mental health
Students and educators have started a new school year in the midst of a pandemic, an economic crisis, a reckoning with racial injustice, and a divisive political climate. Everyone’s mental health is at risk, and schools are searching for ways to support young people’s well-being in addition to their academic learning.
Read MoreEnhancing brains the tried-and-true way: 50 Finalists shortlisted for the $1M Global Teacher Prize
Congratulations to the Top 50 2018 Finalists! Now in its fourth year, the US $1 million Global Teacher Prize award is the largest prize of its kind, and was set up to recognize one exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession as well as to shine a spotlight on the important role…
Read MoreTop Resources for Educators on Learning and the Brain
_____ In my previous post 10 Brain Training Tips To Teach and Learn I promised to share some of the resources–books, conferences, and websites– that inform my understanding of teaching, learning and the brain. Here’s an updated list:
Read More10 Finalists announced for the $1M Global Teacher Prize
These are the 10 best teachers in the world (Global Teacher Prize announcement): “We’ve all had teachers who have inspired us, who have made a difference to our lives. Teachers have the power to make or break lives. A great lesson can inspire a passion for a subject that lasts a lifetime, while lacklustre teaching can…
Read More50 Finalists from 37 countries shortlisted for the $1M Global Teacher Prize
Congratulations to our Top 50 Finalists (Global Teacher Prize announcement): “Now in its third year, the US $1 million award is the largest prize of its kind, and was set up to recognize one exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to
Read MoreArts and Smarts: Test Scores and Cognitive Development
This is an interesting article from Greater Good Magazine, which talks about how test scores activates cognitive development.
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