I often write about research studies from various fields and how they can be applied to the classroom. I write individual posts about ones that I think are especially significant, and will continue to do so. However, so many studies are published that it’s hard to keep up. So I’ve started writing a “round-up” of some of them each week or every other week as a regular feature.
By the way, you might also be interested in MY BEST POSTS ON NEW RESEARCH STUDIES IN 2021 – PART TWO.
You can see all my “Best” lists related to education research here.
Here are some new useful studies (and related resources):
I’m adding this tweet to Best Posts On “Motivating” Students:
What makes work meaningful is mostly not 💰
This paper finds 60% of meaningfulness at work comes from non-economic factors: autonomy (that one has choices & authority over tasks), competence (a feeling of mastery), and relatedness (connection to others). https://t.co/pAdKyaGRXE pic.twitter.com/jFF8N43fEu
— Ethan Mollick (@emollick) August 27, 2022
Benefits of interactive graphic organizers in online learning: Evidence for generative learning theory. is a new study that reinforces previous ones that have found graphic organizers to enhance learning. I’m adding it to Not “The Best,” But “A List” Of Mindmapping, Flow Chart Tools, & Graphic Organizers.
Results From Long-Running Study Bolster Case for Universal Pre-K is from The 74.
A new study finds that if math is taught in a more social way, we might be able to get students more engaged in the field. @Jamespmcconchie @GreaterGoodSC https://t.co/MZQwXJsQ29
— MindShift (@MindShiftKQED) September 26, 2022
Scaling Up Intensive Tutoring: 4 Studies to Know is from Ed Week.
From abstract: “positive expressive writing activities are more academically beneficial than expressive writing about negative events.”
“self as competent” and “savoring” good experiences: ➕ outcomes
Not “resilience”… unless accompanied by “self as competent” themes. https://t.co/8it5Gy2qfM— Dr. Norma Ming (@mindmannered) October 2, 2022
