Teaching & Learning

Rethinking the Substitute Teacher Role as More Than Just Babysitters

It goes without saying that substitute teachers are crucial in schools. By the time students graduate high school, they have spent about 8% of their school time with substitute teachers according to a 2000 estimate.

Yet, we seldom hear about substitutes’ experiences.

As such, Australian researchers reviewed 29 studies, mainly from the U.S. and Australia to learn more. They found that while substitutes’ classroom experiences are similar worldwide, there’s a notable difference in qualifications. In the U.S., some …

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Teaching & Learning

How Educators Can Redefine National Writing Exams to Be Beyond ChatGPT’s Capabilities

ChatGPT has become a go-to tool for people to write just about anything these days, be it an award speech, a business email, or even a book report. And with AI on the rise, it’s really making us rethink how we teach and evaluate writing in schools.

Due to this, the folks who run the National Assessment of Educational Progress had a meeting recently and decided to push back their next writing test by a couple of years.

According to them, they want to take a bit more time to figure out how this whole AI thing might change the way we …

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How Institutions Can Educate Individuals About the Safety of Vaping Over Smoking

Addressing the topic of vaping versus smoking is crucial, especially when we consider the impact of these habits on public health. Institutions, whether educational, health-focused, or community-based, have a significant role in guiding individuals toward healthier choices. In the Canadian context, emerging alternatives like Zpods Canada add a new dimension to the ongoing discourse, prompting a closer examination of their potential effects on overall well-being.

We’re going to delve into this conversation, but before we do so, make …

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Opinions

Should Teachers Be Entitled to Overtime Pay?

The question of whether teachers should be entitled to overtime pay is a complex and often debated issue.

Teaching is a demanding profession that often extends beyond the classroom. Teachers spend hours planning lessons, grading assignments, and attending meetings. While the traditional workday for teachers may end when the final school bell rings, their work often continues well into the evening and on weekends.

So, this begs the question: should they be entitled to overtime pay?

Why Teachers Should Get…

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