Ungdom med foreldre fra Somalia satser på høyere utdanning
Ungdom med foreldre fra Somalia blir ofte trukket fram som en gruppe med mange utfordringer. En ny studie viser at disse ungommene satser på skole og utdanning.
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Elever foretrekker kvinnelige lærere
Det er stadig færre mannlige lærere i skolen, men det er kanskje ikke så farlig. Elever syns kvinnelige lærere er bedre, og gutter lærer ikke mer av menn.
How hard is it to learn to write by hand as an adult?
Doctors have warned that overuse of electronic screens is leaving some children unable to hold a pen properly. But while learning as an adult is difficult, it’s not impossible.
Derfor forhindrer øget sikkerhed ikke skoleskyderier
Det er på høje tid, at vi ikke alene tackler skoleskyderierne som et sikkerhedsproblem, men også som et uddannelsesproblem, mener de amerikanske forskere bag denne artikel.
Making comfort dogs an everyday part of school
Some schools, including a public high school in New York City, are embracing a program that allows comfort dogs on campus. Educators say the dogs’ regular presence helps soothe students and lighten the mood.
Researchers can predict when a student’s mind is wandering. What should we do about it?
Researchers are working to pinpoint when students' minds wander as they use software programs. A study of students' eye movements found that they may "zone out" 20% to 25% of the time when using such programs.
Students are zapping their brains to get ahead in school — but evidence for the practice is limited
Neuroscientists are studying how electric stimulation on the brain - known as transcranial direct current stimulation - can improve learning. However, Marom Bikson, a professor at the Grove School of Engineering at the City College of New York, says it's unclear whether students looking for an academic edge would benefit.
The six must-have elements of high quality project-based learning
Project-based learning advocates are concerned that as the practice becomes more popular many people don’t know what high quality learning experiences look like. They’re trying to fix that.
Can electric stimulation help brains perform better?
Electric stimulation is becoming more accessible to people who feel like it can help them with mental tasks. But evidence for the practice is limited and the technique is very much an "at your own risk" experience.
5 ways to build a positive culture and improve school performance
"In fall 2014, we set out to transform our school culture to create a more positive environment for teaching and learning. Over the last three years, we have reduced office referrals by 25% and our students have achieved measurable academic gains. Here are five steps we have taken that have made a difference in our…
Revolutionizing education begins on the ground
Rather than waiting for policymakers to take the lead, work should begin at the grassroots level to revolutionize education, Sir Ken Robinson said during his keynote address at Future of Education Technology Conference. His vision for the future of education includes one in which academics are paired with a focus on social connection, collaboration and…