Young English learners face a two-fold challenge in learning to read. They need to learn how to map spoken sounds to written letters, the phonics skills that allow them to decode words on the page, ...
Digital technologies bring the science of learning to a critical crossroad. With a lack of high-quality, evidence-based data on the effectiveness and quality of digital learning products, there is a ...
Policymakers must reimagine instruction and school structures to reflect the latest science of learning. Policymakers and educators need to reimagine the American school experience in order to better ...
Stephen Fleenor agreed to answer a few questions about his new book, Teaching Science to English Learners, written with Tina Beene. Dr. Stephen Fleenor is an educational consultant with Seidlitz ...
This chapter considers the use of simulations and games for science learning in the context of formal education. After describing the variety of contexts in which individuals interact with simulations ...
On a bright, sunny day, a group of first-graders eagerly begins a science investigation called “Shadow Town.” The teacher gathers them in a circle and asks, “What causes shadows?” It’s a good question ...
Mmaki Jantjies receives funding from The South African National Research Foundation. Technology, like mobile apps and online learning platforms, is becoming an increasingly important teaching tool all ...