11 Commandments for Teamwork

European Leadership posted the following 11 commandments for successful teamwork: 1. Work to build trust. 2. Help everyone win. 3. Show everyone respect. 4. Make decisions based on consensus. 5. Be engaged. 6. Confront issues right away. 7. Get to know each other. 8. Keep expectations visible and clear. 9. Eliminate toxic teammates. 10. Work Read more about 11 Commandments for Teamwork[…]

Studies On Disability Emphasize Early Intervention

Failing to identify and support students with learning disabilities early can have dire, long-term consequences. In a comprehensive 2019 analysis, researchers highlighted the need to provide interventions that align with critical phases of early brain development. In one startling example, reading interventions for children with learning disabilities were found to be twice as effective if Read more about Studies On Disability Emphasize Early Intervention[…]

Cut the Arts at Your Own Risk

Researchers warn that cutting arts programs in schools is a grave mistake. The arts programs provide cognitive, academic, behavioural, and social benefits that go far beyond simply learning how to play music or perform scenes in a play. In a major new study from Rice University involving 10,000 students in third through eighth grades, researchers Read more about Cut the Arts at Your Own Risk[…]

Awards Don’t Boost Attendance

Awards don’t boost attendance, teachers do. It’s common to see awards being handed out to reward students for good attendance, but a 2019 study found that these awards can backfire spectacularly, giving students a “licence to miss more school” and actually driving absentee rates up. Students are more likely to attend school when their teachers Read more about Awards Don’t Boost Attendance[…]

To Remember Something, Draw It

In an article from Youki Terada in a 2019 Education Research Highlights article, Terada states that research now shows that in order to remember something best, students should draw what they are learning. He states that a 2019 study found that students remember less of what they’re learning if they’re doodling at the same time. Read more about To Remember Something, Draw It[…]

Problem Solving in Relationships

Whenever there is a problem in a relationship, there are a few key methods of problem solving. Firstly, empathize! Saying statements like, “I’ve noticed that … (neutral, don’t blame or assume, stick to the facts.) Focus on the problem, not the challenging behavior! Gather information: ask questions, take guesses, reflect what you hear, provide reassurance. Read more about Problem Solving in Relationships[…]