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The field of education policy research can be a difficult place to navigate: various ontologies and 'turns' and many complicated relationships to different intellectual histories. To aid navigation, our book describes the history, contribution and application of over 90 keywords in the field of education policy research. It is designed as a reference, learning and teaching tool to assist students, educators and researchers with: i. complex learning and teaching; ii. wider and background reading and knowledge building; iii. critical scholarship and research; iv. interdisciplinary thinking and writing; and v. theory development and application. Please share widely! https://lnkd.in/ecSEPqpZ

I am excited to share our recent publication in the Asia-Pacific Science Education Journal! Discover how teaching science with the Understanding by Design (UbD) model enhances students' overall academic achievement at elementary level. Read more about the transformative impact of UbD on science education.

📣Our NEW white paper is here!    Download your copy of ‘From support to success: building effective academic support systems around students’ today.    Together with Wonkhe and Kortext, we’ve worked with seven partner institutions to explore the changing landscape for academic support.      This white paper... 💜Captures the views of the sector  💜 Explores how to build systems that act as a vehicle for student success  💜Outlines the importance of institutions having the capability to describe, evaluate and enhance their academic support system.      🔗Download now: https://lnkd.in/eEuZip98 

Project-based learning can help our general education students connect more fully with our material, understand its importance to their lives, and flex their critical thinking skills. Check out my reflections in my new article, " Fostering Critical Thikning Skills: Comparative Creative Projects in General Education Humanities and Social Science Classrooms, in College Teaching. https://lnkd.in/gdWFaenM

7 pedagogical principles for teachers to start the week just right 👏

I love learning science. If you do too, check out this great resource from the Learning by Scientific Design Network. It highlights key principles and strategies for effective teaching and learning across all audiences, from students to professionals. These evidence-based approaches can make a real difference in educational outcomes. Want more? Check out https://lnkd.in/gFT3qA6c.

The science of reading is going to remain important in literacy education, particularly for those concerned with leveling the playing field for all students. This article has some great insights!

Here is the scientific methodology to reading. 

At the READS Lab at Harvard University’s inaugural summer institute, districts dove deep into the research and practice of the Model of Reading Engagement (MORE), an elementary science and social studies program that builds schemas and improves academic achievement. Some key lessons from the Institute: 🏡 Schemas help students find a home for their knowledge.  🧗♂️Students need strong supports to navigate complex literary structures. 📓 Early literacy isn’t built in ELA classes alone. 💡 Explore these three lessons: https://lnkd.in/eecitvZx