Improve Student Learning and Behavior with Recess
Ever get punished in school and have to forgo recess? Ever been in the position to discipline a student and chose to limit or prohibit their recess? A new study recently published in the journal...
View ArticleA Quick Introduction To The Concept of Flow
Csikszentmihalyi (1990) suggests that modifying our experience of external conditions to better accommodate our goals is better suited than trying to modify external conditions to match our goals. By...
View ArticleSailing the 7 C's of Motivation
There are many theories comprising the concept of motivation, each providing insight into the begging question that many educators have: “How can I get students to remain interested, take ownership,...
View ArticleSocial and Economic Goals of Schooling
Social & Economic Goals of SchoolingThe social goals of schooling can be thought of as behavior management, or even behavior suppressant in some circumstances, whereby students are taught values...
View ArticleTextbook Censorship
Authored by Lee Rakes & Nicole LienWhen dealing with the issue of power and control over school curriculum, a salient and pervasive issue that concerns teachers, administrators, and students alike...
View ArticleExperiences in Malawi, Africa
Today we hiked a portion of Mount Mulanje. We picked up two guides, Luscious and Wise One, who were both very experienced with the trails Mulanje offers. Luscious was a guide for the group the year...
View ArticleExperiences in Malawi, Africa No. 2
Getting on the internet here is quite a task, so updates will be coming more slowly than before. To summarize the last few days, I will begin with last Sunday, then work my way up to today. On Sunday,...
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