Monthly Archives: June 2024

From theory to practice: how can we make sure that what we learn at school is useful at work?

From theory to practice: how can we make sure that what we learn at school is useful at work?

An organization knows what the people who make it up know. What differentiates one university from another are its professors. The fundamental role of training for the development and growth of individuals, organizations, and society as a whole is indisputable. A student is trained at an individual level with the expectation of a better job […] … learn more→

5 ways anti-diversity laws affect LGBTQ+ people and research in higher ed

5 ways anti-diversity laws affect LGBTQ+ people and research in higher ed

Over the past year, nine states have banned diversity, equity and inclusion policies and programs in higher education. More than 20 others have similar legislation in the works. News accounts often focus on job cuts that follow the enactment of these measures in places such as Texas and Florida. But that doesn’t scratch the surface of the many ways these […] … learn more→

Why won’t my kids listen to me? A psychologist explains

Why won’t my kids listen to me? A psychologist explains

Have you ever asked your child to do something simple but no matter how many times you ask, they keep ignoring you? For example, on a school morning you may call out, “Sarah, put your shoes on. We have to go!” as you are trying to finish an email, clean up breakfast dishes and make […] … learn more→

Not only students, teachers also need to be active on social media. Why?

Not only students, teachers also need to be active on social media. Why?

Social media (social media) are pages or applications that allow users to create and share content or engage in social networks . In Indonesia, the 10 most widely used social media platforms are: WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Telegram, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook Messenger, Pinterest, Kuaishou, and LinkedIn. The popularity of social media has also penetrated the world of education. […] … learn more→

To fight against “subjected” orientation, help young people to become aware of their potential

To fight against “subjected” orientation, help young people to become aware of their potential

Early guidance systems imply a strong responsibility for students, even though training choices are socially constructed. How can we better support middle school students? Implemented by the Official Bulletin since the start of the 2015 school year, the “Avenir” course , which is aimed at students from sixth grade to final year, aims to support students in their thinking […] … learn more→

What worries university students?

What worries university students?

The world is transforming at a dizzying pace, presenting challenges such as an evolving labor market, climate change or the depletion of natural resources. Added to these challenges are more recent ones, such as the energy and economic crisis derived from the covid-19 pandemic and the invasion of Ukraine. For millennials (born between 1983 and […] … learn more→

College may not be the ‘great equalizer’ − luck and hiring practices also play a role, a sociologist explains

College may not be the ‘great equalizer’ − luck and hiring practices also play a role, a sociologist explains

The idea that a college degree levels the playing field for students of different socioeconomic classes has been bolstered in recent years. Research from 2011 and 2017, for example, found that earning a bachelor’s degree helped students from less advantaged backgrounds do as well as their better-off peers._ Jessi Streib, a sociology professor at Duke University, was skeptical. […] … learn more→

Journalism has become ground zero for the vocation crisis

Journalism has become ground zero for the vocation crisis

This year has been a grim one for journalism, with layoffs at the Los Angeles Times, Time magazine, NBC News, Forbes, National Geographic, Business Insider and Sports Illustrated. Further cuts loom in newsrooms across the U.S. Growing numbers of reporters and editors, tired of waiting for the other shoe to drop, are exiting the profession, citing burnout as the reason for […] … learn more→

Is social media making you unhappy? The answer is not so simple

Is social media making you unhappy? The answer is not so simple

You may have seen headlines that link social media to sadness and depression. Social media use goes up, happiness goes down. But recent studies suggest those findings might not be so straightforward. Although it is true that people’s feelings of envy and depression are linked to high social media use, there is evidence to suggest […] … learn more→

We know social media bans are unlikely to work. So how can we keep young people safe online?

We know social media bans are unlikely to work. So how can we keep young people safe online?

A war has erupted around young people’s use social media and it is messy. In the United States, surgeon general Vivek Murthy has recommended cigarette packet-like warnings for platforms like Instagram to remind teens and parents social media “has not proved safe”. In Australia, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says he would ban social media for those under 16 within […] … learn more→