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Infographic: Student Effort When Taking Tests, Jo Earp
Infographic: Student Effort When Taking Tests, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
A new issue of Snapshots, from the Australian Council for Education Research (ACER), looks at self-reported levels of effort students invested in the PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) 2018 test. Today’s infographic looks at the percentage of students in 20 participating countries and economies who indicated they would have invested more effort in the test if it counted towards their school marks.
Infographic: Psychological Distress Among Young People, Jo Earp
Infographic: Psychological Distress Among Young People, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
A new Mission Australia and Black Dog Institute report has analysed Mission Australia Youth Survey findings from 2012-20 to better understand psychological distress faced by 15- to 19-year-olds in Australia. Data show there has been a significant increase in the proportion of young people experiencing mental health challenges. Find out more in today’s infographic.
Infographic: Having A Desk And A Quiet Place To Study, Jo Earp
Infographic: Having A Desk And A Quiet Place To Study, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
Whether it's completing homework assignments, preparing for exams, or being required to study remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, teenage students often need to complete school work at home. But, how many have access to a desk and a quiet place to study? What about those from the most disadvantaged backgrounds?
Infografik: Meja Belajar Dan Sudut Yang Hening Untuk Belajar, Jo Earp
Infografik: Meja Belajar Dan Sudut Yang Hening Untuk Belajar, Jo Earp
Teacher Southeast Asia
Baik untuk mengerjakan tugas sekolah, persiapan sebelum ujian, atau diharuskan untuk melakukan proses belajar jarak jauh akibat pandemi COVID-19, setiap pelajar di usia remaja kerap perlu menyelesaikan pekerjaan sekolah di rumah masing-masing. Namun, seberapa banyak anak yang memiliki akses kepada meja belajar pribadi dan ketenangan yang mereka butuhkan untuk belajar? Bagaimana dengan mereka yang berasal dari latar belakang yang paling tidak beruntung?
Infographic: Teacher Attitudes Towards Stem, Dominique Russell
Infographic: Teacher Attitudes Towards Stem, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
Teachers can have a key influence on the career choices of young people, so knowing their attitudes towards STEM can help us understand how students are being influenced in the school environment. Here, we share results of a survey capturing teacher attitudes towards STEM.
Infographic: School Librarian Recruitment – Valuing Reading For Pleasure, Dominique Russell
Infographic: School Librarian Recruitment – Valuing Reading For Pleasure, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
A new study has explored job titles and descriptions for school librarian jobs advertised in the United States and Australia to assess the emphasis placed on a school librarian’s role in promoting reading for pleasure. Researchers found ‘Australian school librarians are far more likely to be expected to foster reading for pleasure’.
Infographic: Student Enjoyment Of Reading, Dominique Russell
Infographic: Student Enjoyment Of Reading, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
The most recent Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) survey measured the attitudes held by 15-year-olds on reading. An Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) Snapshot report has analysed these attitudes, and looked at how they differ between girls and boys, Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, and most disadvantaged and least disadvantaged students.
Infographic: Foundational Literacy And Numeracy Skills, Jo Earp
Infographic: Foundational Literacy And Numeracy Skills, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
In the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2019, Year 4 principals were asked to report how many students in their school could do foundational literacy and numeracy skills such as ‘write their names’ and ‘recognise written numbers from 1 to 10’ when they began their first year of primary school. Find out how Australian data compare to the international average in this infographic.
Infographic: Principal Demographics, Dominique Russell
Infographic: Principal Demographics, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
The annual Australian Principal Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Survey collects information on the experiences of school leaders and their state of health and wellbeing. Part of the survey includes collecting demographic data on survey respondents. Here, we look at the age distribution of over 1800 respondents in 2020.
Infographic: Teachers Who Work Second Jobs, Jo Earp
Infographic: Teachers Who Work Second Jobs, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
A new paper explores US data on public school teachers working a second job, outside the education system. What proportion of full-time teachers worked a second job? What type of jobs did they take? And, what were their average earnings? Find out in this infographic.
Equity Leadership For English Learners During Covid–19: Early Lessons, Magaly Lavadenz, Linda R. G. Kaminski, Elvira G. Armas, Grecya V. López
Equity Leadership For English Learners During Covid–19: Early Lessons, Magaly Lavadenz, Linda R. G. Kaminski, Elvira G. Armas, Grecya V. López
Academic Journal Articles
This article provides the findings of an exploratory, qualitative study on distance learning policies and practices from a purposeful sample of five California school districts and 25 district and school leaders with large numbers and/or larger percentages of current or former English Learners. To understand the extent to which leaders address English Learners’/Emergent Bilinguals’ (EL/EM) needs during the pandemic, we posed the following research question: What are leaders’ local policies and practices in designing and implementing distance learning to promote equity for English Learners? We gathered three key district policy documents across three moments during the pandemic: (1) COVID-19 Operations …
Infographic: Parents’ Views On The Role Of Education, Jo Earp
Infographic: Parents’ Views On The Role Of Education, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
What should and should not be the responsibility of schools? A nationwide poll by the Australian National University asked parents and carers to consider this question in relation to 15 statements. Today’s infographic takes a look at the results.
Infographic: Learning About Other Countries And Cultures, Jo Earp
Infographic: Learning About Other Countries And Cultures, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
What opportunities do school students have to learn about other cultures, perspectives, and global events? Students participating in PISA 2018 were asked 10 questions about the different learning activities they are exposed to. Today’s infographic looks at the OECD average results.
Developing A Better Understanding Of Autism Spectrum Condition (Asc) In Girls & Women, Elyssa S. Male
Developing A Better Understanding Of Autism Spectrum Condition (Asc) In Girls & Women, Elyssa S. Male
2021 SLP Posters
Today, professionals are creating goals that are teaching and reinforcing autistic students to mask, but long-term masking causes mental-health issues and suicide in autistic clients.
Speech-Language Pathology Preparation To Address Communicative Quality Of Life Among People With Adult Neurogenic Disorders, Ethan Kristek
Speech-Language Pathology Preparation To Address Communicative Quality Of Life Among People With Adult Neurogenic Disorders, Ethan Kristek
2021 Projects
Physiological and psychosocial components impact quality of life for adults with neurogenic communication disorders. This study aimed to understand these components in pre-service preparation of speech-language pathology adult neurogenic communication courses. Interview and archival data sources were used in a mixed-methods analysis.
The Impact Of Educator Empathetic Mindset On Student Expectations, Julie Demsko
The Impact Of Educator Empathetic Mindset On Student Expectations, Julie Demsko
2021 Projects
The purpose of this pilot study was to explore teachers’ mindsets of empathy and how they relate to their expectations of students.
Examining Pre-Service Educators’ And Educators’ Self-Efficacy In Culturally Responsive Instruction, Colleen Kinsella
Examining Pre-Service Educators’ And Educators’ Self-Efficacy In Culturally Responsive Instruction, Colleen Kinsella
2021 Projects
Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) is a teacher’s use of strategies that creates an inclusive classroom. CRT is important because culture affects learning and behavior; if teachers have a basic understanding of different cultures, they will be more equipped to create and foster community in the classroom, thus making space for students to celebrate their cultures and feel a sense of belonging. This mixed methods pilot study examined self-efficacy and confidence of preservice educators and inservice educators regarding Culturally Responsive Teaching and Instruction. Quantitative data were comprised of a survey, Culturally Responsive Teaching Self-Efficacy Scale, used with permission from Siwatu (2007), …
Exploring Trauma-Informed Education In Teacher Preparation And The Prevalence Of Trauma-Informed Indicators In Pre-Service Educators’ Classroom Behavior Management Plans, Katherina M. Roeder
Exploring Trauma-Informed Education In Teacher Preparation And The Prevalence Of Trauma-Informed Indicators In Pre-Service Educators’ Classroom Behavior Management Plans, Katherina M. Roeder
2021 Projects
Research indicates a need for pre-service teachers to become trauma informed, as mental health issues are on the rise. This study examined trauma informed indicators in higher education teacher preparation programs, as well as in pre-service educators’ classroom behavior management plans. This was to determine in what ways, if any, would this information increase knowledge of how preservice educators are prepared for trauma informed practices in schools. The quantitative research portion included a small sample of preservice teacher classroom behavior management plans that were analyzed for the use of trauma informed indicators. The qualitative portion included clinical instructor interviews that …
The Craft Of Constructing A Classroom Library: Student Involvement In Book Title Selection, Meredith Murray
The Craft Of Constructing A Classroom Library: Student Involvement In Book Title Selection, Meredith Murray
2021 Projects
This pilot study explored factors that influence student involvement in the book title selection process for the classroom library. Research questions were: “If I ask 3-5th grade teachers working in large urban school districts about their priorities in student involvement of text selection for their classroom libraries, in what ways, if any, could that information inform student agency in the classroom library selection processes?” and “If I ask 3-5th grade teachers working in large urban school districts about their barriers in student involvement of text selection for their classroom libraries, in what ways, if any, could that information inform student …
Olivia Solomon's Portfolio, Olivia Solomon
Olivia Solomon's Portfolio, Olivia Solomon
Honors College Portfolios
This portfolio is a collection of my favorite works (thus far) throughout my time at Duquesne University’s School of Education. Included are papers and reports centered on education theory, reform, and psychology, as well as detailed lesson plans and projects that can be utilized and/or built upon for classroom use. Each lesson plan is focused around Common Core, Pennsylvania Department of Education, and/or National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards of education, combined with enriching activities and technologies that aid in creating successful learners in the mathematics classroom. This portfolio also shows my overall growth in learning about my field, …
Leveraging Equity And Excellence For English Learners: An Annotated Bibliography, Center For Equity For English Learners
Leveraging Equity And Excellence For English Learners: An Annotated Bibliography, Center For Equity For English Learners
Annotated Bibliographies
Leveraging Equity and Excellence for English Learners: An Annotated Bibliography is comprised of 100 annotations from both recent and seminal literature (released between 1994–2018) that have significant implications for policy and practice for English learner (EL) schooling and academic achievement. The purpose of this annotated bibliography is to serve as a resource for educators and advocates who are working for equity and justice for ELs. The Center for Equity for English Learners conducted a review of empirical and theoretical articles from peer-reviewed journals, as well as books, book chapters, and reports from leading scholars in the field. This annotated bibliography …
A Man Of Measure And More: John P. Keeves 1924-2020, Petra Lietz Ed., Katherine Dix Ed., Juliet Young-Thornton Ed.
A Man Of Measure And More: John P. Keeves 1924-2020, Petra Lietz Ed., Katherine Dix Ed., Juliet Young-Thornton Ed.
Shannon Research Press
John Philip Keeves was an eminent researcher with a lifelong quest to improve teaching and learning by being a researcher, teacher, supervisor and mentor. He produced a myriad of scholarly publications, many on topics of research design, comparative research and educational measurement. In 1962, John was recruited to the Australian Council for Educational Research and he moved to Melbourne, later becoming Associate Director from 1972 to 1977 and then Director until his retirement in 1984. During this time, he also undertook research fellowships at the Australian National University and the Institute of International Education in the University of Stockholm. After …