Cabinet officials
The Minister of Education, Prodromos Prodromou, announced the reopening of primary schools and gymnasiums in Cyprus on May 21, as part of the country's strategy to gradually relax measures imposed to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision comes after a 3.5-hour meeting with the President of Cyprus,
Cabinet officials
Myanmar's Minister for Education, Dr Myo Thein Gyi, participated in a virtual meeting of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) on May 7, where they discussed ways to enhance access to education amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. As a member of the GPE since 2018, Myanmar aims to leverage
Teachers
Research conducted at the University of British Columbia has shed light on the diverse beliefs of teachers regarding social-emotional learning (SEL), a crucial aspect of education aimed at promoting students' social and emotional competencies. The study identified three distinct profiles of teachers: the SEL-thriver, SEL-striver, and SEL-advocate, each with
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A recent study published in the Social Psychology of Education journal has validated the Questionnaire on Teacher Interaction (QTI) in Italian secondary school students. The study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Italian translation of the 64-item QTI version. Results showed that the QTI dimensions of affiliation and
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Ted Dintersmith, a venture capitalist and father of two, is rethinking the US education system through his documentary "Most Likely to Succeed." This film presents a radical remaking of what and how students learn by promoting cross-disciplinary, project-based learning. Dintersmith's vision contrasts with the traditional lecture-based
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An international team of scientists, teachers, and students will embark on an eight-day expedition to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, one of the world's Seven Summits and the tallest mountain on the African continent. The Kilimanjaro Learning Xpeditition, led by GLOBE teacher and partner Michael O' Toole,
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The National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) aims to achieve excellence in all South African schools by 2030 through innovative strategies, including the development of an education ICT strategy. The strategy, led by Peter Gent, former COO of the Rand Merchant Bank, focuses on e-administration and e-learning, with the goal of
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The Federal Government's injection of $16.9 million over four years into teacher education will significantly enhance the quality of training at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), enabling the institution to roll out initiatives that make its student teachers even more 'classroom ready'. The funds
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Staff and students from Canterbury Christ Church University participated in the launches of two manifestos, A Manifesto for Health Education and A Manifesto for Teacher Education, published by university think tank million+, at the House of Commons. The manifestos call on political parties to recognize the roles of universities in
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Labour has vowed to overhaul school inspections, replacing Ofsted's current system with a new, more collaborative approach that hands control to heads and teachers. Shadow education secretary Tristram Hunt fears that the current framework is driving "an avalanche of bureaucracy" that threatens the "joy, wonder
Teachers
Senator Al Franken and Representative Mike Honda have introduced a crucial bill to promote STEM education and prepare students for the modern economy by investing in educators who teach science, technology, engineering, and math subjects. The STEM Master Teacher Corps Act aims to create a career advancement opportunity for the
Teachers
Labour's plans to tackle homophobic bullying in schools have been unveiled, with the party committing to training all teachers to deal with the issue. Shadow Education Secretary Tristram Hunt said schools have a duty to show a zero-tolerance approach to homophobia in the classroom and playground. Labour will
