Students benefit from receiving and providing peer feedback, but the degree of participation limits the benefit. Further, students sometimes resist participation, providing few or only short comments. Prior researchers have examined the role of general attitudes toward peer feedback in limiting participation. However, little research has examined…

Many organisations are experimenting with micro-credentials, while others are emerging to collect, publish and offer credentials. The decision to engage with these new forms of credentials will be influenced by many factors, as described in this guide. Each organisation will need to assess their own level of maturity as new and innovative forms of…

Apprenticeships are changing. The increasing proportions of people entering apprenticeships at various levels of ability and backgrounds are stimulating demand for alternative pathways to completions. This good practice guide assembles the key findings for education practitioners and workplace supervisors from three related research reports on…

In October 1984, Education Secretary William Bennett proclaimed 1985-86 the "Year of the Elementary School" and announced the Elementary School Recognition Program. The program's goal was to focus national attention on schools providing high-quality instructional and character development programs. This article lists the 270 winning…

Academic contests can enhance school climate. Presents possibilities for competitions recognizing scholastic abilities. (MD)

THE FOLLOWING IS THE FULL TEXT OF THIS DOCUMENT: Your local high school students might never get to see their names up in lights. But with talent, luck, and determination, they might get to see their names in print--as winners in the World Almanac's high school records contest. As a way to recognize and reward teenage achievements (and undoubtedly…

Outlines classroom methods that further the development of positive self-concepts in students by recognizing their achievements both in school and out. (IRT)

The 2004 Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Practice of Psychology is awarded to Arthur L. Kovacs. He is recognized for making outstanding contributions to achieving statutory recognition and securing insurance reimbursement, and as a pioneer in the professional school movement, having trained several generations of practitioners.

To establish a program of staff recognition in their schools, administrators in a Pennsylvania school district suggest 33 activities accompanied by possible areas of responsibility. (MLF)

What began as a community involvement event became a Renaissance Festival to celebrate learning that featured a math arcade, an individual investigation display, a gymnastics and physical fitness demonstration, a minifair for kindergarten and first-grade children, an art show, and a talent show. (MLF)

The principal of a K-5 Oregon school directs a campaign to give all 400 students a chance to be special. Students' self-confidence is increased by giving them extra responsibility. (MLF)

Discusses merit pay as a school improvement idea, focusing on drawbacks of providing monetary incentives for superior teachers. Before jumping on the merit pay bandwagon, superintendents are advised to consider school purpose, alternative or equally effective reward systems, financial implications, and fairness of merit ratings. (MLH)

Reminisces on a full and many-faceted career as teacher, counselor, and administrator at Briarcliff Public Schools (New York). This woman administrator shuns visions of a comfortable, leisurely retirement for the rewards and challenges of her everyday work with students, teachers, parents, and colleagues. (MLH

Describes an Ohio school program that awards honorary high school diplomas to outstanding and distinguished Ohioans. (MD)

Seven simple ways for college fund-raisers to recognize donors successfully are outlined, illustrated with the experiences of colleges, universities, and other organizations. Institutions are urged to thank donors accurately, publicly, privately, frequently, appropriately, innovatively, and sincerely. (MSE)