The “study” is that they asked teachers, “Hey, how’s it been going?” and the teachers answered, “I feel like my students are paying attention more now.”
You shouldn’t poll anyone, instead look at test results. If there is better focus, it’ll improve learning outcomes like test scores, graduation rates, and reduces instances of cheating. IMO, if we poll anyone, it should be parents about how much assistance they give their kids (i.e. are they filling in the gaps in their education less?).
It’s nice that teachers think kids are paying more attention, but that only matters if kids are learning more.
The “study” is that they asked teachers, “Hey, how’s it been going?” and the teachers answered, “I feel like my students are paying attention more now.”
Polling professionals and experts on their opinions is perfectly reasonable to publish as a preliminary study on a subject
It’s a sensible first step.
Who better to poll than teachers for this type of study? They are the ones in the trenches and can gauge the results.
You shouldn’t poll anyone, instead look at test results. If there is better focus, it’ll improve learning outcomes like test scores, graduation rates, and reduces instances of cheating. IMO, if we poll anyone, it should be parents about how much assistance they give their kids (i.e. are they filling in the gaps in their education less?).
It’s nice that teachers think kids are paying more attention, but that only matters if kids are learning more.
Yeah, like, if you’re just gonna ask someone, they’d be the ones to ask.