Kids Are More Motivated To “Do Science” Than “Be A Scientist” – A Finding That Could Help Address The Profession’s Diversity Problem
(BPS Research Digest)
It’s well known that science has a diversity problem, with women and members of minority groups being underrepresented. A new study suggests a solution aimed at children – reframing science as something that people do, rather than something that defines their identity, can reduce the potentially off-putting impact of the “white male” scientist stereotype.
Thanks to These Teachers for Starting an Important Conversation About Mental Health
(We Are Teachers)
The #iteachmentalhealth movement is calling attention to mental health education.
The Social Media Illusion vs. Teacher Mental Health
(Teacher Toolkit)
As it is Mental Health Awareness Week, I’ve decided to do my bit for the profession – to share a few truths in order to help quash the social media illusion of perfection, particularly in school leadership.
Success In Academia Is As Much About Grit As Talent
(The Economist)
New research says early failure in the sciences may be beneficial in the long run.
How Dungeons & Dragons Can Help Kids Develop Social-Emotional Learning Skills
(KQED – Mind/Shift)
Rather than compete, players work together to coordinate their complementary skill sets to problem-solve and overcome diverse challenges. Their co-dependence translates into a sense of belonging and genuine social cohesion.
Thought Leader Q&A: Creating Safer Classrooms For Black Students
(American Psychological Association)
Often research focuses on the problems of disenfranchised communities rather than the strengths, resilience, and assets of these groups of people.
7 Resources To Help Educators Better Understand Anxiety
(eSchool News)
Understanding anxiety—an illness unique to every sufferer—is a tall order for any educational leader. Finding impactful ways to address this crisis begins with having a wealth of practical resources.
Retrieval Practices’ Impact on Test Anxiety and Stress
(Effortful Educator)
This post will look at retrieval practice from a different perspective…stress and test anxiety. This is actually an aspect of the learning strategy I’ve been keen to study and discuss as it seems the biggest argument against retrieval practice is that it’s more assessment (which isn’t really a bad word).
Why It’s So Important That Teachers Cultivate Their Own Resilience
(Mind/Shift)
The opportunity for resilience originates in how we make sense of the things that happen, because interpretation dictates actions.
How Can Teachers Bounce Back From Failure?
(Education Week)
When a lesson falls flat, it can be tough to recover and move on. Teachers say they’d like training on how to accept and learn from their mistakes.
Being A Phd Student Shouldn’t Be Bad For Your Health
(Nature.com)
The first international meeting on postgraduate mental health opens this week, but much more is needed to solve academia’s crisis.
Three Ways To Help More Underrepresented Students Graduate From College
(Hechinger Report)
A trio of solutions that work together as one
