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England’s synthetic phonics approach is not working for children who struggle to read

Since 2012, England has taken an increasingly narrow approach to how primary school teachers should teach reading.This post was originally published on this site

German adults outperform international peers in complex problem-solving tasks, study finds

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Adults in Germany are better than the international average at coping with problems in new and complex situations. However, this adaptive problem-solving skill depends more heavily on sociodemographic characteristics than in other countries. This is […]

Visible for diversity, invisible in research: The burdens Black female academics face in universities

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Black women are underrepresented in senior roles in British academia. As of May 2024, there were only 70 Black women professors.This post was originally published on this site

New AI-powered tool helps students find creative solutions to complex math proofs

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Math students may not blink at calculating probabilities, measuring the area beneath curves or evaluating matrices, yet they often find themselves at sea when first confronted with writing proofs.This post was originally published on this […]

Almost 60% of pupils accidentally stumble on unverified Holocaust content on social media

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Experts at UCL have raised concerns about online misinformation after new research found that over half of pupils have unintentionally encountered Holocaust-related content on social media.This post was originally published on this site

How wealth and postcode affect children with special educational needs

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A new report from social mobility charity the Sutton Trust shows that children from poorer families are more likely to have special educational needs. It also shows that children from wealthier families who have some […]

A quarter of early child care educators in Colorado reported mistreatment from co-workers

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Early childhood educators and staff nurture and teach children under the age of 5. At its best, this type of early care sets kids up for long-term success.This post was originally published on this site

NZ’s draft science curriculum favors rote learning over critical thinking

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New Zealand’s draft science curriculum, released last month, promises to advance “knowledge-rich” learning.This post was originally published on this site

Can teaching listening skills cultivate more ethical leaders who create value in business?

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A simple shift in business education, training MBA students to listen effectively, can significantly boost their humility and ability to lead with integrity, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.This post was […]

Digital technology can play key role in helping children learn about importance of ocean, study shows

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Digital technology such as extended reality helps to make the mysteries and importance of the ocean more accessible to children, a study shows.This post was originally published on this site

Self-esteem may predict who pursues leadership roles

A recent study has shown that self-esteem plays an important part in determining whether someone wishes to pursue a leadership role. The findings have implications for both organizational success and career development, underscoring, as they [...]
Why mid-career is such a dangerous time for burnout and workplace stress

Everyone recognizes the trope of the stressed-out senior manager who’s always close to breaking point. But, in fact, mid-career is one of the most vulnerable periods for burnout and stress in a worker’s life. At [...]
More banks mean higher costs for borrowers

When banks crowd a lending market, you can forget the traditional relationship of supply and demand, in which increased supply normally leads to lower prices. So finds new research from Cesare Fracassi, associate professor of [...]