Who are the good teachers? Have you ever wonders?
Introduction For any education system, teacher quality is the most important factor in school to achieve education quality . Teacher reforms with the aim to improve teacher quality have been the focus of governments around the world. Although there is general agreement on the importance of teacher quality, teachers, researchers, policy makers, practitioners, and the public have been unable to reach a consensus about what constitutes teacher quality. Quality is a value-laden term and is open to different interpretations, which
The Role of Artificial Intelligence In Education and Implications For Teachers
Introduction The field of Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED) has been around for decades. However, with the passage of time, it has gained more clarity as well as potential. AIED is high on research, policy, and political agenda around the world. The focus of the field remained, mainly, on the creation of systems and tools that can be as effective as one on one human tutoring or helping humans in tutoring on domain level knowledge. However, the focus is changing
The Role of Technology in Education: Virginia Schools and Post-Pandemic Adaptations
The integration of technology into education has rapidly accelerated in recent years, with Virginia schools at the forefront of this transformation. Post-pandemic, the reliance on virtual learning programs reshaped the traditional classroom and introduced both new opportunities and significant challenges. As schools adapt to the changing landscape of education, they are also grappling with the limitations posed by the end of ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funding. The Surge in Technology Adoption Before the pandemic, many Virginia schools
Impact of the New Accountability System in Virginia
The proposed new accountability system by the Virginia Board of Education aims to enhance the evaluation and support of schools across the state. While the intent is to improve transparency and educational standards, this overhaul has raised concerns, particularly regarding its potential impact on low-performing schools. This article analyzes how the new framework may affect these institutions and the broader educational landscape in Virginia. Overview of the New Accountability System The Virginia Board of Education’s new accountability framework separates the
Preparing Students for the Workforce: Virginia Schools Collaborate with Local Businesses and Higher Education
In today’s rapidly evolving job market, Virginia schools are stepping up to prepare students for the workforce of tomorrow. By partnering with local businesses and higher education institutions, schools across the state are working to bridge the gap between traditional education and the practical skills needed for success in modern industries. These collaborative efforts aim to provide students with more relevant, hands-on learning experiences that align with real-world employment opportunities. The Changing Landscape of Workforce Preparation Historically, education systems have
Shehzad Iqbal Awasi
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One of the ways to analyze the education policy is through group theory which helps to focus on different interest groups in relation to their relative roles and influence on the policymaking process. The imbalance of the role of different interest groups and actors in the policy process not only shifts the policy towards a certain direction but also compromises the achievement of optimal policy outcomes. This book will analyze the role of interest groups in the education policy of Pakistan, in view of the dropout problem at primary level education in rural areas in one of the provinces (Punjab). Since the dropout problem at primary school level depends on parent’s choice on the basis of their perception of the quality of education and their own financial conditions; special attention, therefore, is given to the role of parents and teachers. Pakistan has second-highest out of school children in the world. Dropout is one of the main reason for it. Therefore, the findings of the study are particularly important to the achievement of SDG 4 in Pakistan.
