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Splat! Geek-in-chief Obama tests marshmallow gun

US President Barack Obama tested a new prototype Tuesday for his commander-in-chief's arsenal -- a high-powered marshmallow gun that sent a tasty missile screaming through the White House.

Other Sciences / Other

created Feb 07, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 3

New Obama plan to help math, science teacher prep

(AP) -- President Barack Obama called on Tuesday for millions of dollars in new funding to improve math and science education, an effort he said would be crucial to the nation's long-term success.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Feb 07, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Class size matters to those who struggle most

Research shows that class size does matter; and that it matters most for socio-economically disadvantaged learners, the very groups that the Government says it is most concerned about, says Massey University Professor of ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Feb 03, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Understanding basic concepts in spatial measurement

In a first or second grade classroom, a teacher asks students to take a ruler and measure (in inches) the length of a rectangular block. A student aligns the "0 inch" mark of the ruler with the end of the ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Feb 01, 2012 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Lifelong payoff for attentive kindergarten kids

Attentiveness in kindergarten accurately predicts the development of "work-oriented" skills in school children, according to a new study published by Dr. Linda Pagani, a professor and researcher at the University of Montreal ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Jan 30, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

PhET simulations provide interactive learning tools

(PhysOrg.com) -- What causes a balloon to stick to a sweater? How do microwaves heat coffee? How is electricity generated from a bar magnet?

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created Jan 26, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

When it comes to accepting evolution, gut feelings trump facts

For students to accept the theory of evolution, an intuitive "gut feeling" may be just as important as understanding the facts, according to a new study.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jan 19, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (20) | comments 184 | with audio podcast

Setting a good example? Smoking amongst key occupational groups

(Medical Xpress) -- A new study published by researchers from University of Otago, Wellington has found that smoking rates have declined rapidly amongst many occupational groups over the last 25 years.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Poland pins hopes on starry-eyed students

Starry-eyed youngsters living in the birthplace of Nicolas Copernicus have taken up celestial gazing like the father of modern astronomy, but using telescopes he could only dream of.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Jan 01, 2012 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (5) | comments 2

Middle-class elementary school students ask for help more often than their working-class peers

Middle-class children ask their teachers for help more often and more assertively than working-class children and, in doing so, receive more support and assistance from teachers according to a study from the University of ...

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created Dec 07, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Help is at hand for teachers struggling with technology

Innovative software to help teachers stay at the forefront of the digital revolution in education has been developed by researchers funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Engineering and Physical ...

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created Dec 06, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Parents have nothing to fear from fast-tracking kids

A major national study has found that parents and teachers of gifted children are generally supportive of academic acceleration but continue to have concerns about the emotional impact of fast-tracking education.

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created Dec 01, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Principals can be reliable sources of teacher evaluations, consortium study finds

(PhysOrg.com) -- As schools across the country face mounting state and federal pressure to overhaul teacher evaluation, a pilot initiative in Chicago provides evidence that principals are able to assess teachers accurately ...

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created Nov 17, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Abused students can return to school and thrive with educator help, researcher finds

A new study from the University of Missouri shows that children who are abused can return to school and do well academically if teachers can help them control their emotions, pay attention to detail and stay motivated.

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created Nov 08, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Teachers have little time to teach science, study shows

Intense pressure to meet accountability goals in mathematics and English is limiting time for science, and teachers and schools do not have the infrastructure support needed to consistently provide students ...

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created Oct 26, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Teacher

In education, a teacher is a person who educates others. A teacher who educates an individual student may also be described as a personal tutor. The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out by way of occupation or profession at a school or other place of formal education. In many countries, a person wishing to become a teacher at state-funded schools must first obtain professional qualifications or credentials from a university or college. These professional qualifications may include the study of pedagogy, the science of teaching. Teachers may use a lesson plan to facilitate student learning, providing a course of study which covers a standardized curriculum. A teacher's role may vary between cultures. Teachers teach literacy and numeracy, or some of the other school subjects. Other teachers may provide instruction in craftsmanship or vocational training, the Arts, religion or spirituality, civics, community roles, or life skills. In some countries, formal education can take place through home schooling.

Informal learning may be assisted by a teacher occupying a transient or ongoing role, such as a parent or sibling or within a family, or by anyone with knowledge or skills in the wider community setting.

Religious and spiritual teachers, such as gurus, mullahs, rabbis pastors/youth pastors and lamas may teach religious texts such as the Quran, Torah or Bible.

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