“Do you understand?” It’s one of the most common questions asked in schools, tutoring sessions, and even at the kitchen table. It sounds helpful, teacher-like, and open-ended. But it’s also incredibly ...

If, as a teacher, your student asks you what dyslexia is, can you answer? What about dyscalculia? Most students with learning differences are going to spend the majority of their time in general ...

Educators, students, and families weathered historic interruptions in learning over the past few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Student achievement, predicted to slide in the ongoing chaos, ...

Understanding student motivation is a complex challenge. Factors such as mindset, personal values, anticipated outcomes, environment, and external expectations all impact motivation—which, in turn, ...

During my years teaching science in middle school, high school and college, some of my students have resisted teaching that educators call higher-order thinking. This includes analysis, creative and ...

The United States currently faces a great imperative to improve science and engineering education. U.S. colleges and universities play a vital role in preparing a diverse technical workforce and a ...

Effective teaching begins with a deep understanding of who your students are, how they learn, and what they need to thrive. Today’s learners are navigating complex academic, technological, and social ...

Self-assessments encourage students to reflect on their skills, knowledge, learning goals, and progress in a course. These practices can range from quick, low-stakes check-ins on lecture content to in ...

Understanding the various ways students might be using generative AI is critical for instructors. Students might use generative AI for various academic tasks, which can be both beneficial and ...