Monthly Archives: November 2022

Why we need to pay attention to the emotions of beginning teachers

Why we need to pay attention to the emotions of beginning teachers

After having been ignored for a long time, because they were considered harmful and contrary to reason , emotions are now experiencing renewed interest both among the general public and in the context of research. By showing that emotions and cognition are inseparable, Damasio has given back their letters of nobility to emotions in the educational context. Since the late […] … learn more→

Have your say in Australia’s university review

Have your say in Australia’s university review

The title says it all: Australia’s university system is under review. The review will lead to what is being called the “Universities Accord”. First, let’s make sure we’re all on the same page. Most universities in Australia are publicly funded by the federal government. That’s 36 public universities—plus four local private unis, and three international […] … learn more→

Why conversation practice is key to language and communication fluency

Why conversation practice is key to language and communication fluency

When I say that a person is a great communicator, what do you think of? As a communication coach for international startups and professionals there is no one size that fits all,especially for those who are non-native English speakers. Many things affect our communication style whether it be language background, culture, industry, personalities, and our […] … learn more→

Are ‘top scholar’ students really so remarkable — or are teachers inflating their grades?

Are ‘top scholar’ students really so remarkable — or are teachers inflating their grades?

Schools in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are “handing out higher marks than ever before.” This is according to a recent Toronto Star investigation into grade inflation. It asked: “Is runaway grade inflation holding top students back and setting others up to fail?” The Star found that data indicate “Grade 12 averages are on a steady slope upwards and […] … learn more→

Research suggests one way to prevent depression and anxiety is a strong sense of connection at high school

Research suggests one way to prevent depression and anxiety is a strong sense of connection at high school

About one in five young Australians will experience a mental health problem like depression or anxiety each year. The COVID pandemic has only intensified mental health concerns in young people. In Australia, decades of investment in early intervention and treatment services have not decreased rates of depression and anxiety. This has sparked more interest in what we can do to prevent mental health […] … learn more→

Discrimination and racism at university: an alarming finding

Discrimination and racism at university: an alarming finding

At the end of 2018, based on the observation of a low production of knowledge on discrimination in higher education and research, a team of researchers in social sciences initiated a vast victimization survey on this subject, entitled ACADISCRI, of which here we provide the first statistical results. The project aims to measure the experiences […] … learn more→

Student loan cancellation got blocked. Now what? 3 questions answered

Student loan cancellation got blocked. Now what? 3 questions answered

When the Biden administration announced in August 2022 that it was canceling up to $20,000 in student loan debt per borrower, it said the idea was to provide families with “breathing room as they prepare to start repaying loans after the economic crisis brought on by the pandemic.” But two federal courts recently blocked President Joe Biden’s […] … learn more→

Perfectionist teens reported more depression and stress during COVID-19

Perfectionist teens reported more depression and stress during COVID-19

Perfectionists are sometimes thought of as superheroes: people who are high achievers and seem to always have it all together. Perfectionism is different from simply trying to do a good job or even seeking excellence. Rather, perfectionism refers to rigidly requiring nothing short of absolute perfection and being highly self-critical. Our recent study, published in the journal Child Development, […] … learn more→

The role of the school in digital literacy begins with teacher training

The role of the school in digital literacy begins with teacher training

It is possible to imagine a scenario in a few years in which we talk about post- disinformation : overcoming and reversing the current trend towards post-truth can be achieved, as long as we provide the new generations with the necessary mechanisms to turn the lie around. The digitization of communication allows us, at the click of […] … learn more→