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Pittinsky, Todd L. – Phi Delta Kappan, 2023
Retouching of school photos is going beyond simply removing glare from students' glasses to include teeth whitening, removing freckles, and other adjustments to students' appearance. Todd Pittinsky argues that schools should not include these kinds of services as part of their photography options because they send a message to students that their…
Descriptors: Photography, Editing, Self Concept, Student Development
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Maati Wafford – Montessori Life: A Publication of the American Montessori Society, 2024
Action research is an essential practice that aligns deeply with how Montessori tasks educators with being scientists, saints, and servants. These three roles anchor educators' understanding and efforts as they seek to incorporate action research into Montessori pedagogy. In this article, the author offers a way to incorporate critical reflection…
Descriptors: Action Research, Montessori Method, Critical Thinking, Reflection
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Bal, Irene A.; Marcelle, Paula; Alvarado-Albertorio, Frances – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2022
Graduate students have experiences and knowledge that can support small- and large-scale projects and initiatives. Engaging graduate students in these projects is crucial for their development and allows for different perspectives and experiences for the team. Three graduate students supported the development of a new AECT journal, "Journal…
Descriptors: Periodicals, Graduate Students, Student Development, Student Experience
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Erik M. Hines; Edward C. Fletcher Jr.; Paul C. Harris; Jerrod A. Henderson; James L. Moore III – Theory Into Practice, 2024
Black males continue to be underrepresented in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Some of the barriers to representation are due to lack of exposure, academic expectations, lack of belief in one's ability, and opportunity gaps. The purpose of this article is to discuss how homeplace (Black joy, authenticity, and…
Descriptors: African American Students, Males, Disproportionate Representation, Self Concept
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Jonathan Orsini; Hannah Sunderman; Kate D. McCain – New Directions for Student Leadership, 2024
While leader identity development (LID) and meaning making are interwoven and essential for student development, little research has explicitly explored their intersection. In this article, we briefly summarize the work of two research projects that explored the intersection of LID and meaning making, including a review of the findings that…
Descriptors: Self Concept, Leadership Training, Student Development, College Students
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Katy Farber; Rachel Mark – Middle Grades Review, 2024
How do service learning and self-directed learning connect and what are the implications for early adolescent students? The authors explore both the service learning and self-directed learning literature and research to discover the connections between the two approaches and concepts. This essay reviews existing frameworks for self-directed…
Descriptors: Independent Study, Service Learning, Early Adolescents, Student Development
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Hughes, Elizabeth M.; Witzel, Bradley S.; Myers, Jonte; Lin, Tzu Hsing – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2023
Mathematical knowledge and skills are critical in the development of students. In this article, we begin to unpack the concept of mathematics disabilities and how they are presented across classrooms. We explain commonly used terms such as, specific learning disability and dyscalculia, and emphasize how students qualify for math support. We…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Learning Disabilities, Student Development, Educational Development
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Hernández, Ebelia; Harris, Dana Michelle – New Directions for Student Services, 2022
In this article, we discuss the developmental aspects of students' experiencing and making meaning of racism and propose that such processes parallel how trauma has been shown to impact development. More specifically, we name racism as a form of trauma with developmental consequences.
Descriptors: Trauma, Racial Bias, Student Experience, Student Attitudes
Grenell, Amanda; McEldoon, Katherine – Pearson, 2023
Pearson's Learning Foundations describe the optimal conditions for learning and reflect the learner experience Pearson hopes their products will create. Pearson does this by incorporating the Learning Design Principles. Each of the Learning Design Principles goes into detail about a key principle, supporting product design and marketing by…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Research and Development, Theory Practice Relationship, Student Development
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Myers, Scott A. – Communication Teacher, 2022
For the communication theory course to be successful, instructors must tap into their students' lives and create a sense of how communication theory is not only relevant to their needs, interests, or goals, but also practical when applied to their social, personal, and organizational relationships. One way in which instructors can create a sense…
Descriptors: Student Development, Communication (Thought Transfer), Theories, Learning Activities
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Schulz, Denis; Phelps, Ashley; Mousel, Tim – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2022
This article will focus on five fitness tracking programs that can be used starting in Kindergarten all the way to adulthood. With the elimination of paper workout logs in mind, software developers have created easy-to-use interfaces that allow both educators and students to monitor their activity progress throughout the course of the semester or…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Technology Uses in Education, Student Development, Physical Education
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Avery B. Olson; Casey Carolyn Ozaki; Marc P. Johnston-Guerrero – New Directions for Higher Education, 2023
Student development theory has been an important guide in practice; however, few theories focus on both the individual and the influence of the environment. Spencer's (1997) Phenomenological Variant of Ecological Systems Theory (PVEST) examines the individual, the environment, and the role of environmental feedback on self-perceptions, with a…
Descriptors: Phenomenology, Ecology, Systems Approach, Higher Education
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Sun, Changshun – Science Insights Education Frontiers, 2022
Extracurricular activities play a significant part in students' overall development, and the long-term mechanism is critical to extracurricular activities' educational efficiency. This paper describes Huai'an No. 1 Mountain Middle School's regular extracurricular events, which include four festivals and one party, as well as the tactics used to…
Descriptors: Extracurricular Activities, Program Evaluation, Student Development, Middle School Students
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Nikheal Patel; Daniel W. Calhoun; Steven Tolman – Georgia Journal of College Student Affairs, 2024
International students often face challenges while pursuing higher education in a foreign country. These challenges can negatively impact their sense of belonging and community, resulting in social disconnection. Examining the role of culturally competent peer mentoring programs for international students can foster a sense of belonging among…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Peer Relationship, Mentors, Foreign Students
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Nancy Gerzon; Cali Kaminsky – Childhood Education, 2024
Learner agency is necessary for students to consolidate new learning. In environments where teachers and students prioritize learner agency, students actively engage in and take ownership of their learning. Students with agency seek relevant learning experiences, connecting new ideas, academic knowledge, and personal experiences. Integrating the…
Descriptors: Learning Processes, Student Centered Learning, Personal Autonomy, Self Management
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