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  • Serving the Student, Not the System: Holistic Student Reports

    Education Scientist: Michele Spiezia '19

    ‘Who do you want to be when you grow up?’

    Question

    How can holistic student reports improve student self-understanding, provide agency to students and their families through their educational journey and encourage institutions to consider the whole child?

    Michele's SET Lab Talk

    What does current research say about this topic?

    Take Aways

    36% of teachers & families surveyed said NO student self assessment is collected as data for report cards.

     

    78% of students said that in-person discussions (conferences & on one ones) were the most valuable form of assessment.

    Michele's SET Lab Podcast Interview

  • Utilizing Snapstreaks to Encourage Recreational Reading Habits in Middle School Students

    Education Scientist: Shane Smith '18

    Snapchat + Reading 

    Question

    If students read for at least 21 straight days will they develop the habit of daily recreational reading?

    What does current research say about this topic?

    Take Aways

    All of my students in 8th grade that read everyday for 21 days continued to read daily throughout the data collection period.

    Call to Action

    To create a new habit (reading daily), find a pre-existing habit your students already take part in and pair them together.

  • Primary Caregiving in Early Childhood Settings

    Education Scientist: Lauren Davidson '18

    What is PCG?

    Primary caregiving (PCG) is a system of care in which the care of each infant or toddler is assigned to one specific infant and toddler teacher who is principally responsible for that child in the care setting.

    Question

    Will using a primary caregiver structure in the Toddler/Twos classroom result in a more positive experience for teachers, students and families?

    What does current research say about this topic?

    Take Aways

    The favorable outcomes were that primary caregiver system had a positive effect on the logistics of our program, fostered stronger child to teacher bonds, reduced teacher stress, and had a positive impact on the children and families in our program.

    Call to Action

    It’s my recommendation that all early childhood centers institute primary caregiving. It truly gives our youngest students more of what they need to thrive in our care.

  • Student-Centered Classroom Design

    Education Scientist: Olivia Hogan '18

    Need for classroom redesign

    Cozy classrooms + Students with ADHD

    Question

    Does student ownership over classroom design affect engagement?

    What does current research say about this topic?

    Take Aways

    Students having ownership over design increased responsibility, concentration, & respectful communication.

    Call to Action

    Encourage your students to design the classroom to best suite their styles and needs.

  • The Perceptions of Elementary Entrepreneurship

    Education Scientist: Katherine Owens '18

    Elementary School + Entrepreneurship

    Question

    What is the perception from students and parents for learning entrepreneurial skill in elementary school?

    What does current research say about this topic?

    Take Aways

    20 out of 21 students thought they benefited from business skills, 21st century skills, and social responsibility. 20 out of 21 also found the class highly engaging and wanted the program to continue in the future.

    Call to Action

    Entrepreneurship classes should be integrated into elementary classroom teaching.

  • Student Perspectives on In-Class Group Work

    Education Scientist: Ken Woodard '18

    Anonymous Quote

    “The best thing about working in a group would be the efficiency and the cultivation of complex ideas though the thoughts of many different minds.”

    Question

    What, in light of student experience and perception, may be best practices for and extent of in-class group work?

    What does current research say about this topic?

    Take Aways

    "87 responses to the 'Best things about group work' question acknowledge that the sum of collective effort is great than the parts."

    Call to Action

    "Use this framework to apply best practices to group work and collaboration in the classroom."

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