Rigid focus on seniority hurts teachers and students
There is a huge difference between protecting senior teachers from arbitrary layoffs and guaranteeing their preference in being hired for vacant positions
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Author: Michael Zwaagstra
Education faculties fail to prepare young teachers to be effective
Education schools often tilt from one useless fad to another with little practical use in actual classrooms
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Basic subject knowledge best way to improve reading skills
Reading is not just about decoding individual words. In order to read effectively, you must also understand what you’re reading
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Teacher competence in the subject they teach critical to learning
Despite what trendy education gurus say, a teacher’s competence in their subject makes a noticeable difference to student achievement
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Tests help improve student achievement
P.E.I. introduced standardized testing and student achievement substantially improved. Other provinces should take note
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