I’ve been meaning to write this post all week. But I’ve not done so. And here I am on Sunday morning with the prospect of not having anything to publish, for the first time ever. I’ve sat at my desk on several occasions fully intending to write. But other things called to me – the […] … learn more→
Monthly Archives: January 2022
On being lazy
On screens, helping children become informed consumers
The “Facebook files” affair confirms what many researchers have been talking about for a long time: social networks can have deleterious effects on the well-being of young people who use them without moderation. By comparing their life with that, fantasized, of their contacts, some would be drawn into the spiral of eating disorders, depression and even suicidal impulses. […] … learn more→
How to make democratic and participatory schools
Compulsory schooling is a social conquest, and in societies that uphold democratic principles of social justice and participation, it should guarantee valuable educational experiences. Currently we consider this right and duty as something already achieved, but this is not always the case. Schooling has become not only a right but also a duty. Its fulfillment must be […] … learn more→
What is the true impact of the Erasmus program on university students?
In 1987, 3,200 students from different European countries participated in a pioneering programme, which, based on the idea of promoting mobility, intercultural competence and the European dimension, is still considered the flagship of cooperation in education in The EU. Three decades later, approximately 300,000 students benefited from the Erasmus 2017 programme . It has had nine million participants in […] … learn more→
Only 1 in 3 teachers use research evidence in the classroom – this is largely due to lack of time
Even before the pandemic, recent research shows most Australian teachers worked an average of 140 to 150% (one-and-a-half times) of their paid hours in a typical week. And they’re not necessarily getting to focus on aspects of the job they believe are important, such as actual teaching. In fact, the same research shows teachers spend, on average, […] … learn more→
A quick guide to secondary containment requirements
Secondary containment is a system that works as a second line of defense for a tank that holds hazardous material. Because of the safe containment of hazardous materials, in Title 40 of the U.S. Code of Regulation, the Environmental Protection Agency outlines a group of rules and regulations for building secondary containment systems around external […] … learn more→
‘Teaching has always been hard, but it’s never been like this’ – elementary school teachers talk about managing their classrooms during a pandemic
As the omicron wave spikes across the United States, K-12 education is one of many systems buckling under the weight of expanding needs. Recent headlines highlight staff and busing shortages, parental anxieties about both in-person and distance schooling and disputes between unions and districts. Yet teachers’ experiences in their classrooms can be overlooked in these conversations. As part of […] … learn more→
Perfectionism can harm even the most talented student – but schools can make a difference
Depending on the circumstances, perfectionism can lead to better performance in school or at work. Or it can make performance worse. But any performance gains are likely to be outweighed by wellbeing issues. There are links between perfectionism and burnout and depression, for example. Evidence for these types of negative effects has been found in a range of settings, […] … learn more→
Despite Omicron arriving, keeping schools open as safely as possible should be the goal
The Omicron variant has caused serious disruption to schooling overseas. As Aotearoa New Zealand prepares for an Omicron outbreak, we expect calls to close schools as case numbers rise. In our research report, we assess the impacts of school closures on children and young people and make policy recommendations. From a child-centred perspective, the goal should be to […] … learn more→
Temporary classrooms for 2022 – promoting space in schools
Schools need more space in 2022 than ever before. With the growing worry of the spread of the COVID-19 virus, schools and learning centers are required to practice social distance while continuing with their school programs. Initially, some countries asked schools to have a mixed learning module where some students would be at school while […] … learn more→