Education

New research from Monash University has, for the first time, investigated how children living in urban informal settlements in Indonesia and Fiji spend their time on educational, work and leisure activities, and how this may […]

It’s a milestone that leaves parents beaming with pride: the first time their child shakily writes out their own name. And it’s the start of many more key childhood moments, from Christmas lists to writing […]

A new study has revealed that Australia’s public libraries are struggling to adequately support people with print disabilities, leaving a significant portion of the population without access to essential reading and learning materials.This post was […]

Scientists should experiment with creative ways of communicating their work to inspire action to protect the natural world, researchers say.This post was originally published on this site

Research from the University of South Australia shows that autistic students are still struggling at school, despite efforts to improve services and supports.This post was originally published on this site

Public access to research generates new ideas, informs policy decisions and fuels innovation and technological development. Open access to knowledge helps address social issues, enhance democracy and reduce inequality.This post was originally published on this […]

A new study led by Dr. Johny Daniel from our top-ranked School of Education has found that trainee teachers in England are significantly better prepared to teach early reading skills compared to their counterparts in […]

In December 2001, a small but lively meeting in Budapest, Hungary, launched a whole new international movement. The resulting Budapest Open Access Initiative opened with the words: “An old tradition and a new technology have […]

The U.K. education system must urgently change to be more understanding of school “refusers,” as returning to school might not be the right outcome for some children, psychologists say.This post was originally published on this […]

One year after the government banned cellphones from schools to help students focus and reduce distractions in class, we’re beginning to see how it has been implemented and how successful it’s been.This post was originally […]