Whose Responsibility is it Anyway?
This study seeks to explore the potential gap between the responsibilities assigned to Scottish secondary teachers and those they assume. Under Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence, the health and well-being of school pupils are deemed the ‘Responsibility of All’. Addressing Mental Health in Teachers and Students Many attempts to address mental health in schools have focused […]
February MARIO Connect Introductory post
Hi Everyone, In mid-March, I will pay my first visit to South Korea. Having lived in the Far East for eleven years (Hong Kong five years and Bangkok six years), South Korea has always been the missing piece in my Asia travel jigsaw. I will be in Seoul visiting schools, then in Daegu for the […]
Identifying and Serving Diverse Gifted Students: What Are The Roles Involved?
Inclusion Parents play a vital role in identifying and cultivating talent for diverse gifted children, but their experiences and the barriers they face with schools and educational leaders are rarely studied. Parental Experiences Related to Their 2E Children Recent studies exploring parental perspectives and experiences of 2E children found some common themes, including parents experiencing […]
Whose Responsibility is it Anyway?
Mental Health, Psychology This study seeks to explore the potential gap between the responsibilities assigned to Scottish secondary teachers and those they assume. Under Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence, the health and well-being of school pupils are deemed the ‘Responsibility of All’. Addressing Mental Health in Teachers and Students Many attempts to address mental health in […]
Introductory message – January 2024 MARIO Connect
Hi Everyone, I’ve just transitioned from the classroom to focus solely on MARIO Education this month, and I must admit, I’m already feeling nostalgic about the teaching rollercoaster. Each day brings its mix of those ‘aha!’ moments and the ‘where’s my coffee?’ challenges, doesn’t it? Striving to excel in our teaching careers, particularly when applying […]
Is Schooling a Contribution or Threat to Student Well-Being?
Student-Teacher Relationships, Mental Health, Psychology Well-being has become widely regarded as a matter of concern for governments and public policy and, in recent years, schools have been increasingly seen as sites for promoting well-being. This has given rise to a substantial growth in research on school-based interventions related to student well-being. In this regard, the […]
Effects of Social Factors on Children With Anxiety-Phobic Disorders
Psychology, Pedagogy, Mental Health The research delves into the realm of phobic disorders in children, exploring how these phobias unfold in response to the influence of various social factors on young minds. The Impact of Family on the Prevalence of Anxiety-Phobic Disorders The study reveals that anxiety-phobic disorders are observed in 2% of children, making […]
Righting Reading in Middle School
Interventions This study examines the effectiveness of Readable English, a reading fluency and comprehension program, on underperforming rural middle school students over one school year. The goal is to address the increasing number of middle school students entering without proficient reading skills. Multifaceted Strategies Are Needed for Reading Interventions Edmonds et al. (2009) discovered that […]
Fraction Intervention and the Long-Term Effects of Interleaved Instruction
Cognitive Science The first objective was to examine the effects of a “next-generation” fraction intervention on fourth- and fifth-grade students. This intervention, which featured six enhancements compared to a previously validated fraction intervention, aimed to address career- and college-readiness standards. The second goal was to assess the long-term impact of the next-generation fraction intervention one […]
November newsletter Introductory message
With the winter holidays drawing near and January just on the horizon, it is a great time to recognize the tremendous value of professional development (PD) in reigniting our passion for teaching and fostering fresh beginnings. PD plays a crucial role in enhancing educators’ knowledge and skills, ultimately leading to improved student outcomes. It revitalizes […]
