In education, proficiency scales provide a framework for assessing and measuring students’ skills and knowledge. One of the most common proficiency scales is the one developed by education researcher Robert Marzano that assigns a point value for distinct levels of learning. In this model, he uses a 4.0 scale. 4.0 signifies a student’s ability to transfer […]
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In early childhood education, the term guided play is a relative newcomer on the scene. Researchers use guided play to refer to “learning experiences that combine the child-directed nature of free play with a focus on learning outcomes and adult mentorship.” Studies have shown that through play, children experience not only pleasure but also community and autonomy. 3 Improv
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Rare Byzantine gold coin found in Norway A rare 10th-century Byzantine gold coin has been discovered by a metal detectorist in Vestre Slidre, a ski town in the mountains of central Norway. It is in excellent condition, barely worn at all, with no gold loss. It is the only one of its kind ever found in
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German museum weirdly asks Italy to give back the Discobolus The Discobolus Palombara, also known as the Discus Thrower, was discovered in 1781 at the Villa Palombara on the Esquiline Hill, one of the palaces of the princely Massimo family. It was a 1st-century A.D. marble copy of a famous 5th century B.C. bronze by
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Miniature medieval coin collection attributed to Ostróda Museum History The History provincial conservator of monuments has given a tiny but important treasure of medieval coins discovered close to the northern Polish town of Iława to the Ostróda Museum. Thirteen coins and half-coins are found; the majority are cross denari, which are silver pieces struck
Consider three common truisms about higher education: College costs are skyrocketing. People don’t need education to get good jobs. Americans are turning their backs on higher education. Education As a thought experiment, imagine these are correct; widely held beliefs typically include at least a grain of truth, after all. But then imagine a room filled
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Faculty, staff and students at Toronto’s York University walk out of class, on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. Attendees rallied in support of the York peace activists/Indigo arrestees put on administrative leave by the senior administration at York University for allegedly being involved in an incident criticizing the chief executive of Chapters Indigo, Heather Reisman. PHOTO BY
Education Leader Resource: Bringing SEL Practices into Every Area of Instruction As a teacher, I began each class with daily check-ins. Rather than jumping straight into our lesson, I started by inviting students to check-in with the class: how they were feeling, life updates, plans for the weekend, etc. Initially, students were often shy and
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