A Network Connecting School Leaders From Around The Globe
The Dim Bulb
The Occasional Musings of an Educator
by Michael Keany
#14 - January 3, 2023
The brain is capable of performing 10 quadrillion (that’s 10 to the 16th) “calculations,” or synaptic events, per second using only about 15 watts of power. At this rate, a computer as powerful as the human brain would require 1 gigawatt of power. Maybe a dim bulb isn't really as dim as it seems.
The photo at the left is the Livermore Centennial bulb, the world's longest burning electric bulb.
-----------------------------------------
There is a large body of research on strategies that can promote high student achievement in K-12 education. Some research-based strategies that have been found to be effective in promoting student achievement include:
Providing a safe and supportive learning environment: A positive and safe learning environment can have a significant impact on student achievement. This can include measures such as promoting a positive school culture, implementing bullying prevention programs, and ensuring that students feel physically and emotionally safe.
Using evidence-based instructional practices: Research has shown that certain instructional practices, such as direct instruction, can be effective in promoting student learning. Other evidence-based practices include formative assessment, scaffolding, and using varied instructional approaches to meet the needs of different learners.
Providing access to a challenging and relevant curriculum: Students who are challenged and engaged by their coursework are more likely to achieve at high levels. This includes providing access to a rigorous and relevant curriculum that is aligned with state and national standards.
Implementing interventions for struggling students: Students who are struggling academically can benefit from targeted interventions, such as extra support in the form of tutoring or small group instruction.
Promoting a growth mindset: Encouraging students to see their abilities as something that can be developed through effort and learning can foster a growth mindset, which has been linked to increased student achievement.
References:
-----------
Generated with the aid of a chatbot
SUBSCRIBE TO
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP 2.0
Feedspot named School Leadership 2.0 one of the "Top 25 Educational Leadership Blogs"
"School Leadership 2.0 is the premier virtual learning community for school leaders from around the globe."
---------------------------
Our community is a subscription-based paid service ($19.95/year or only $1.99 per month for a trial membership) that will provide school leaders with outstanding resources. Learn more about membership to this service by clicking one of our links below.
Click HERE to subscribe as an individual.
Click HERE to learn about group membership (i.e., association, leadership teams)
__________________
CREATE AN EMPLOYER PROFILE AND GET JOB ALERTS AT
SCHOOLLEADERSHIPJOBS.COM
Mentors.net - a Professional Development Resource
Mentors.net was founded in 1995 as a professional development resource for school administrators leading new teacher induction programs. It soon evolved into a destination where both new and student teachers could reflect on their teaching experiences. Now, nearly thirty years later, Mentors.net has taken on a new direction—serving as a platform for beginning teachers, preservice educators, and
other professionals to share their insights and experiences from the early years of teaching, with a focus on integrating artificial intelligence. We invite you to contribute by sharing your experiences in the form of a journal article, story, reflection, or timely tips, especially on how you incorporate AI into your teaching
practice. Submissions may range from a 500-word personal reflection to a 2,000-word article with formal citations.
You need to be a member of School Leadership 2.0 to add comments!
Join School Leadership 2.0