The Science of Teaching, Effective Education, and Great Schools 

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I've worked as a teacher for five years. It's hard to be 100% every day. I teach from 8-3 with a 50-minute break each day, and I'm burnt out by the time my afternoon classes roll around. The best thing I've learned is to not teach all the time. Teach mini-lessons for 5-10 mins, have the students work together for a little bit, then shift to independent assignments. The bulk of the work is independent, so I try to make that as engaging and hands-on as possible so kids don't become disruptive over boring assignments.

"Teaching is a highly complex skill" Most people just don´t see that.

I will always remember my favorite teacher not for what I learned but for how he made me feel. He was very caring and empathetic. Always making sure his students knew how smart we were and that we could all make a difference. Mr. Davis-5th grade

“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” - William Arthur Ward Just recently made a video about dropping out, because quite often I just get told stuff that I should memorize. But we have one incredibly inspiring professor, he makes up for all the rest. It's so valuable to have at least one great teacher!

"don't stop talking until they have everyone's attention" lol.

Non consistency is what killed Indian government school.

I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand. I practice and I master. I am a homo exercen; No master fall from heaven.

Mr. Shepard , Who nurtured my love of Geography and a hunger for knowledge of the world around me. Your teaching made me feel brilliant in a world that kept telling me I was stupid and predisposed for failure. I completed assignments ahead of time and read through the entire text book several times for my own enjoyment. Today I am still someone who cares about the lives of folks around the world who walk a different life than myself. I am still able to wonder about who other people are in depth and wonder and joy. Shepard passed some time after pandemic. Rest in Perfect, Brilliant Peace. I follow in your footsteps today.

Wait a sec, lemme slap this to my prof's face.

There was this one teacher called Mr. Bates who just went above and beyond. He often tought in memorable ways, was very in touch with new stuff and just had a good sense of humour. He also was great at teaching, subjects 2 years ahead of us sounded easy and simple. I will always remember him for making 5th grade ( year 6) such a joy

I'll never forget her, my physics teacher of my first and second year in high school. She's so caring and professional. I can ask her anything and she'll answer it flawlessly (which my recent teacher can't). She noticed every little details or changes of her student and immediately found a way to talk to them, listen to their stories and not judge them by all means. When she transferred to other institution, i cried my heart out and couldn't get over it. Now, I'm still miss her so much. Mrs. Na.....

A teacher that gets children involved and excited to learn, is the teacher that is effective. Children have to want to learn. My favorite teacher was Mrs. Johnson. She was my 4th, 5th , and 6th grade teacher, and she showed me she cared and made learning fun.

The best thing I have experienced in school (besides my friends) is being taught by the teachers I had. If a teacher can explain things difficult in a way that you understand, it gives you a confidence boost, knowing you just learned and UNDERSTOOD a difficult concept.

My favorite professor is Sandhya ma'am. She makes the topics interesting by interacting with everyone and she notice everyone and make sure we understand that topic correctly. Her jokes r intellectual and related to that particular topic. I want to become a person like her....!!!!!

One of my collage professors had this phrase he loved to quote: "Einstein said: If you can't explain something in a way a 6 year old can understand then you don't understand it yourself"

I had three teachers that inspired me in grade school: 1.Mrs.Langley 2.Mrs.Pulley 3.Mrs.Jackson. In college, I had three teachers, 1.Dr. Hyman 2.Dr.Harrington 3.Dr.Orban

It's very easy to say that it is all on the teacher but the reality for anyone who actually works in education is much different. Kids do not want to learn, they are disrespectful and even violent. Teachers are underpaid, overworked and not taught any actual strategies on how to teach or manage a class. So sure, the video makes some valid points but it was clearly not made by someone who is in with with teaching in our current world.

Great teaching is the biggest bank to had plenty of kit and test laboratory

This video is telling me about this, so that I can forget.

Yes even I agree , there are few teachers in my life who have not only taught me the subject but also the way to live life, making independent, handling situations effectively, motivating , always encouraging and seeing possibilities and positivity in every situations. So yes , only knowing the subject is not important but learning it is. Thanks to all such teachers

Yeah there are people who think some people are just natural learners and it cannot be taught. Glad to see another creator talk about this kind of thing. Having a great teacher in school , sports, life, can have a huge impact.

It’s a scary time to be a teacher. Anyone who is currently a teacher knows why.

Grouping by Ability: Hmmm... Not sure if I could relate Giving Unearned Praise: Well [Redacted]. this happens SO MUCH at school, that those [Redacted]-ers could mess around all day long... Idea of Students Discovering Complex Concepts Alone: Well that's called "Depth Study" in Australia, basically telling all of us to [Redacted] off and figure it out ourselves (Currenting trying to comprehend Module 7 for Physics, aka Nature of Light, specifically Young's Double Slit Experiment)

My most impressive teachers were in physics and chemistry in middle school. Physics was, in retrospect, very impressive, because I had no problems there, although the teacher had high expectations and I regularly almost failed maths. When we had a change of teacher in maths and got him as a new teacher, my grades on the report card rose by 2 grade points in 3 years (I had to make up a lot) and thus enabled me to pursue further school careers. My chemistry teacher, while we were studying the Bohr atomic model in class, sat me down and talked to me about how the paths of electrons are calculated and what different shapes their paths can take. He encouraged me to learn more about the subjects that actually interested me, even if it wasn't supposed to be 'age-appropriate'.

An important thing for a teacher I believe is to complement a student's honest efforts. It's a simple psychology. There are students who never get enough credit for than what they originally deserve so simply complementing their little achievements at a young age boosts their motivation dramatically and also helps them grow with a positive vibe.

Iam experianced teacher but when i try to teach my beloved student i was arested the head master of school by paying money

knowledge helps us to improve our level

Robert sapolsky is such a great teacher i saw his lectures on RU-vid and I'm so inspired by him. I wanna be as good as him when i grow up..the interest i felt watching his videos is better than I've ever felt

as for now, my favorite teacher is RU-vid.

Ms.Randall from 8th grade science, one of the only teachers who told me I wasn't stupid. Don't know why she did that, but she made me believe in myself because of it

My English teacher really improved my essays, especially literature analysis and is kind, empathetic and supportive. The best thing is that she never picks favourites Mrs G, yr 8

My composition teacher Dr. Perry is an absolutely amazing teacher and she engages her students in everything she teaches.

Excellent video! Although I understand the need to stress the majour role teachers play, yet factors such as uniforms, classroom size, etc. do matter in some ways, depending on the circumstances. And yes, they may not be directly related to academic learning in schools, but can be related to wellbeing, social and emotional learning and a positivo and inclusive school environment. These, in turn do have an impact on academic learning and achievement.

"i dont need you to tell me if its good or not. I need YOU to tell me if i need to improve some more or teach me to become more efficient/"

Dadaxon Amrulloyev is one of the most best teachers ❤

Thank you on the behalf of all teachers! We need to show this to politicians and decision makers. Teachers are one of the most undervalued resources we have in society and is a profession that should be much better compensated. Good teachers can change lives, set up children for greatness and help change the world for the better. Every parent wants the best education for their child and every child, who becomes an adult will remember that one special teacher who changed their lives.

TEACH and CHEAT contain the same letters! Are teachers cheaters by filling time, each day? Or do teachers try to MOTIVATE students?

Teaching is the most sacred profession!

Make a video on stratergies to use in making notes...

Goodness is fun... Education, a most fundamental factor of true civilization,.. " in order to be adequate and fruitful, should be comprehensive in nature and should take into consideration not only the physical and the intellectual side of man but also his spiritual and ethical aspects." ~ Baha'i Faith

As a Dad you like to show or explain things, but my kids mostly like to listen when I read their book or tell a free mind story, when my oldest daughter joined elementary school we changed the role: she read me from her book, a great idea. My children didn't want help for homework when I offered it. The son discovered how to program Lego Mindstorms Robot completely on his via our notebook PC and later took it to his elementary school class for teaching his friends. My 3 children visited Montessori Kinderhaus (Kindergarten), M. Elementary School, 2 girls also M. Gesamtschule (Abitur ~ High school?). I visited 1970-1980 a regularly school with typical frontal instruction teaching style.

Plz make a video - how to crack competitive exam Thank you

I am a student of BS Psychology . My favourite teacher is Ms. farhat Sana. She encouraged me to ask questions in class.May Allah Almighty grant her happiness and success. 😍😍🥰

1:44 to 1:55 5:26 to 5:54 words of power beautiful teaching format

Public school, two teachers. The Head Mr Duncan and Vice Head Mr Wilson. Absolutely amazing folk did everything they could to make sure I didn't get expelled (always in trouble). They say my potential years before I saw it myself, and at 22 now I am grateful as my career advances.

I'd say my fav teacher is Mr Penfold

One of my favorite teachers was my 8th grade English teacher. She told us stories about her life, and she challenged us beyond what was normal. In other classes, I always got A's. In hers, I always got B's. She even hosted an optional weekend club to learn SAT words and grammer better, and brought donuts!

In the video "The Science of Teaching, Effective Education, and Great Schools," various instructors emphasize the importance of evidence-based strategies and techniques for enhancing student learning. These educators highlight practices such as active learning, differentiation, and formative assessment, which are essential to ensuring that students grasp and apply knowledge effectively. Being an educator for over 15 years I am in agreement that an example of an effective elementary school instructor is someone who prioritizes interactive and engaging learning experiences. By incorporating hands-on activities and collaborative group work, these teachers help young students understand and apply key concepts in real-world contexts. This approach not only deepens understanding but also fosters a positive attitude toward learning. Through frequent, low-stakes assessments, they can provide timely feedback and adjust their teaching methods to better meet the needs of individual students. This kind of responsive teaching is a hallmark of effective education and creates a more inclusive and supportive learning environment. Overall, the relevance of these instructors lies in their ability to connect research-based strategies with practical classroom application, making learning both meaningful and enjoyable for elementary students.

Dr.Abdul Kalam surely one of my favorites

Maybe thats right how our kindergaten student affect our social relation indirectly cauze i have a hard time with social until junior high school and when i am at kindergaten my teacher look like make me feel inferiority besides other problem at home. Maybe it look like nonsense for adult like us but when i am a child i still didnt know how to manage that feeling well

I'll try my best to incorporate this in the future videos I make. It's difficult to teach just by video. I prefer in person but I will learn to be better. Thanks for this information.

How about 'old-school' teachers who refuse to change anything about their teaching methods? Reasons : 1) my way works for years, why do I need to change anything? 2) my way still produces the result that I want, I do not what to add more work by learning or preparing anything new.

Nope....none of the professors you've mentioned are good performers they're boring dry and self serving opinioned , they're just well promoted by their well off institutions. If you want to look at good actors look at Stanford's computer professor Mehran Sahami or ex MIT's Walter lewin.

Great videos and comments. I teach online one-to-one and this can be very challenging when teaching children 8 years old and above. It is truly important to make classes engaging, but for a teacher it can be too much engagment. Sadly, kids will expect this and use it as play time and forget what they've learned. As a teacher, I'm learning to balance it and keep them educating me of what they've learned and apply it to real life.

Isn’t Walter Mischel the marshmallow test guy, and Walter Lewin is the MIT physics dude instead?

We need to teach that those things we study in school are TOOLS, and not just a limited knowledge that you only study in school and when you leave it you don't use anymore. They need to know how to go for it by themselves. Learn how to learn! Knowledge is infinite, teachers aren't.

I have a few favorite teachers, one of whom I have maintained a friendship with for over 30 years. All of my excellent teachers displayed a passion for the subject matter and for teaching itself. For too many it appeared to simply be a profession of choice and a daily routine.

High School: Ms. Peterson (science) Ms. McIntyre (math) Mr. Minster (math) Mr. Marshall (counselor) Coach Johnson(gym) Don't remember all the teachers in middle school except my music teacher Elementary: Ms. Randall (3 grade). Undergrad college: Dr. Guy (Ethics)

Consciosly or not ten to Learn everything she taught,, science hipo tes treching Exprimen. Chyn king of teaching. KEN

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Class size 150% matters. Hard to take anything else in this video seriously.

I miss my old art teacher she was so encouraging, always encouraging me to try my best at new thing I never tried she had to go because her kid was due. My new teacher however when she arrived, robbed me of my confidence and esteem, never taught teens or kids with needs before since she used to work as a director. Kept changing my work to how SHE wanted, made hurtful comments about my work, adding more stress and growing very distant from her and yet she complains why I hate her full on.

Beautiful teaching format teaching is the most secret profession (suruga bRo)

Rishabh sharma

It seems all the discussed qualities are Incorporated in this video...! No words for your work sir.

Teaching is not a Profession, Its an art ! My favourite is Ravindrababu Ravula Sir !

Only clicked on this because I thought the guy in the thumbnail was smoking a j

You explain things in a way that makes learning fun!

One way to be a great teacher is to NOT have annoying whistling going on during a "teaching" video!

Thanks for this video, much food for thought. Students often need just one other person to believe in them, before they start to believe in themselves.

professor leonard on youtube has some of the best math classes here on youtube

Renato Affonso, professor de História, em Salvador.

Mr Phillip Orebanwo and Mrs Damisa DAmilola

to be teacher it is too hard, but you must be patient to transfer your ideas to your students

John 3:16

I have no favorite teachers! Unmet need! I learn for fun now

I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. (Luke 13:5 [KJV]) And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: (Hebrews 9:27) Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. (Matthew 7:13-14) For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. (Romans 10:13)

I just want to say thank you for the great lesson you provided us.

This content is a display of insightful depth. A book I read with like-minded themes offered a new life direction. "The Art of Meaningful Relationships in the 21st Century" by Leo Flint

Michael Sandell from Harvard, Robert Sapolsky from Stanford, Walter Michel from MIT. Having good teachers is a privilege for the wealthiest 0.01%.

I wish we study because we love learning instead of study for getting/picking a job. Sounds miserable.

Great stuff overall! One thing really stuck in my craw, though: In one video you talk about teachers teaching to the test, as if it is an undisputed good thing. I really wish you would edit that video and/or have a new video on the dangers of standardized tests constructed way more because administrations find easy things to administer and measure rather than concentrating on what is a good measure of real useful learning. Good measures are harder, more time consuming, and therefore more expensive, but actually useful. Also note the well documented effect of discovering some data correlated with good outcomes (learning here), and then basing a high stakes evaluation on relatively easily measured correlated data, and the people being evaluated (teachers here) then concentrating on maximizing the correlated feature and giving less attention to the good thing that it was originally correlated with. A main example: If I am adept at a subject, I will probably manage to handle facts associated with the subject pretty well, and wow, facts are easy to test! Unfortunately facts and formulas are also easy to teach in isolation without the deep understanding important for mastery.

Imagine wanted to learn to play basketball 🏀. Then a coach rather just tell you how basketball works and how important dribble, shooting, defending and roles etc. That's why learning should be taught physically other than memorization etc.

I usually turn on such a background - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-o1CCya2P2iA.html Any training becomes more productive.

2:39 Not sure about student feedback, that would hinge entirely on the willingness of the student to learn (If they are interested in the subject, as opposed to being forced into because a certain legislation in Australia forces them to), I've personally witness students over here in NSW literally preferring teachers who don't give a [redacted] for student behaviour, where they get to metaphorically [redacted] me all day long... Maybe it's just me or it's just this school, but this issue is so bad it's honestly not funny.

My high school computer science classes were great. We’d spend a bit of time learning, and then start working on a project to make it stick. And the teacher was always available to help us whenever we inevitably got stuck. Really feels like a downgrade in college, where they just dump info on you for 2 hours.

I think we need to address real intitutional barriers to learning inside a box of 30 kids. Class size does matter. Your Ivy League studies don't impress my kids. Being stuck inside a box all day greatly stifles our natural desire to roam, discover and learn on our own as kids. Kids learn best when they get to ask the questions. Forcing kids to learn pointless information they do not want to know while being held captive is wrong. Think outside the classroom box. How to escape the education matrix.

Teach is to learn, as to work is to play. greyishgreblum, "Pottery tap and die".

This can’t be truer. If you are Nigerian here, do everything you can to ensure your children attend good schools. Scrap that “suffering is part of training” mentality. In “suffering” schools, your children are learning the bare minimum. And in the long run, you and them will suffer for it.

Revo academy in Thousand Oaks California,all the teachers are the best! Specially Mrs Dodos! They are amazing!

I have been homeschooling for eight years. Kids are brilliant they teach themselves naturally and are very good independent learners. I do not agree with public schools at all.

My Fav Teacher is our Chem lecturer....

My favorite my favorite teacher was Ms. Faneuil. I'll never forget her she changed my life so much... that I'm a teacher today.

This is why all administrators should first be accomplished teachers and why teachers should receive more respect and higher pay. Thank you.

Hi would you share what software are you using for your animated drawing video? They are pretty.

stop telling everyone that has a teaching position, how great they are . most of them are NOT.. the few that are good, are life enhancing and are never forgotten. stop paying bad teachers. universities dont do this as the norm, why do high schools and lower do this? most teachers are NOT heroes, this assuming that they are, actually insults those few who really are good.

How to behave correctly with pupils that are badly treated at home by their own parents. How to make them listen while they have always been beaten to obey???? please answer don't ignore.

I think, the best teacher I have met in my life so far, is Anton 💯. He is educationalist on the 💯persent.

Ah, the irony of a perpetual grin.