I just read this research by Eva Svensson, Ann-Marie Pendrill, Susanne Pelger. doi: 10.24834/educare.2020.4.7 It is actually close to our findings in our master thesis , “ Better
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Teaching “The Great Debaters”
“The Great Debaters” is an inspiring story of courage, creativity and resolve. Debate begins with a resolution. It starts with a point to prove. It
Teaching short stories by Roald Dahl
Pre-study activities: To learn about Roald Dahl and his writing. Roald Dahl was born in Wales on the 13 of September 1916 by Norwegian parents.His
What teachers need to do, Noam Chomsky on assessment
Passing tests doesn’t begin to compare with searching and inquiring and into pursuing topics that engage and excite us. That’s far more significant than passing
National Reforms in School Education
Democracy and citizenship, sustainable development, and public health and wellbeing. The Norwegian Parliament decided (2016) on a revision of all subject curricula. The revision involves
Teaching Social Studies
Useful search engine when studying social studies Google Dataset search is great when you are looking for statistics to use in your research in school.
The gift of failure
We have taught our kids to fear failure, and in doing so, we have blocked the surest and clearest path to their success. I just
The Change Leader by Michael Fullan
This article found at the Educational Leadership website caught my attention. It discusses how instructional leadership as the principal’s central role has been a valuable
A year with Trump, will he get three more?
I recently attended an event arranged by our national newspaper Aftenposten, Trump – Will he get three more years? I have to say, in Norway, there
Fostering a Learning-Oriented Environment
In my search for material related to the topic “Relevance in teaching and learning”, I found this academic publication. Tricia Bertram Gallant Pages 88-94 | Accepted author
Every kid needs a champion!
Words can change lives. Never underestimate the significance of the right words at the right time. It takes a few seconds to transforms lives, and
Using internet during exams
Discussing what will happen with exams in high schools in Norway in the near future This week I am invited to the Norwegian Department of
Sir Ken Robinson – Learning {Re}imagined
I picked up this video from the blog, Learning {Re}imagined written by Grahan Brown-Martin. “Here is a longer and more complete interview with Sir Ken
DEAR STUDENTS: AN APOLOGY FROM A TEACHER
Moving in the wrong direction Sir Ken Robinson tweeted this link today and it resonates completely with my own thinking about students and school. In
Sir Ken Robinson’s new book
A revolutionary reappraisal of how to educate our children and young people by the New York Times bestselling author of The Element and Finding Your