Research project gives students a voice | Study considers how inclusion affects teaching | Tips for teaching emotional intelligence
08 November 2017
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Learning and Teaching
Research project gives students a voice
Research project gives students a voice
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Elementary-school students are engaged in a research project in which they nominate deserving individuals for the Barrow Peace Prize, which is named for their school. In this commentary, media specialist Andy Plemmons shares three tools that students use, including one that allows them to garner votes from people worldwide.
eSchool News (free registration) (07 Nov.) 
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Study considers how inclusion affects teaching
Study considers how inclusion affects teaching
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Some parents may be concerned that students in inclusive learning environments may be exposed to less learning time, asserts North Cooc of the University of Texas at Austin. Cooc reviewed data about inclusive programmes in 38 countries and found that other factors, such as student behaviour and teacher experience, may affect learning time more than inclusion.
Education Week (tiered subscription model) (03 Nov.) 
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Professional Development
Tips for teaching emotional intelligence
Tips for teaching emotional intelligence
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Teaching students about emotional intelligence creates a foundation for future success, assert registered psychologist Bradley Busch and senior lecturer Ben Oakley. In this commentary, they offer ideas to help schools start teaching these skills.
The Guardian (London) (03 Nov.) 
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Leadership and Governance
US, Japan first ladies visit elementary school
US first lady Melania Trump joined Japan's first lady, Akie Abe, during a visit to an elementary school in Japan this week. The women were led in a calligraphy lesson by students.
The Associated Press (06 Nov.) 
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Technology
Is South Africa trailing in web literacy?
Students in South Africa need a greater foundation in web literacy, University of the Western Cape student Janine Anthony says. Anthony, who spoke at the annual Mozilla Festival in the UK, leads a high-school technology club and talked about the importance of students catching up with their peers worldwide.
IOL.co.za (South Africa) (07 Nov.) 
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Interest Area Spotlight
Approaches to bilingual studies vary in Hong Kong
Approaches to bilingual studies vary in Hong Kong
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Schools across Hong Kong are using varied approaches to bilingual education with the common goal of helping students become fluent in two languages. This article highlights some practices, including a model in which young students are exposed to English and Mandarin at the same time and another model in which native speakers help students learn the basics.
South China Morning Post (Hong Kong) (03 Nov.) 
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