Five things I’ve found out from EduTwitter #1
Bulletin #1: Five things I’ve found out from EduTwitter over the past few weeks…
Do grades in one GCSE subject predict results in another?
Answer: Perhaps.
References and digest: Click here.
TL;DR: Biology appears to be a bridging subject between the sciences and humanities.
Does school lunch quality affect student achievement?
Answer: Probably.
References and digest: Click here.
TL;DR: When California schools switched to healthier lunch vendors, test scores improved.
Do fidget spinners help students pay attention in class?
Answer: Doubtful.
Research and digest: Click here.
TL;DR: There is a lack of scientific evidence to support claims that spinners help to focus attention.
Are teachers who are rated highly by students more effective?
Answer: No.
Research paper: Click here.
TL;DR: Students do not learn more from teachers with higher student evaluation of teaching ratings.
How can schools help to adjust the work-life balance for their staff?
Answer: By eliminating the unnecessary.
30 key questions for school leaders: Click here.
TL;DR: School leaders should keep a close eye on the burdens of individual teachers.
Thanks for reading –
Doug
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