Our Social Education students arrive at the first year and immediately go out to collaborate in the Polígono Sur, an area of social transformation in Seville. Part of their practical training is carried out at the Andalusia Infant and Primary School, giving support to children in interactive groups . It is a service-learning experience (SL) that implies, neither […] … learn more→
Learning and service: how to train committed and fair citizens
Free speech doesn’t mean you can say whatever you want, wherever. Here’s how to explain this to kids
Melbourne has seen days of anti-lockdown and anti-vaccination protests with hundreds of arrests made. Many protesters hold right-wing and extremist views. Police say people have been arrested for breaching the chief health officer’s directions, as well as drug-related offences and outstanding warrants. But protesters say the crackdown shows their views are being silenced and the legitimate right to protest […] … learn more→
Things to know if you are moving to the United Kingdom as a student
As we all know, moving out can be both intimidating and exhilarating; yet, managing everything on your own may be difficult. So, as you begin the journey of a lifetime on the British island, we are here to support you. We have done extensive research and added every essential element to make moving out as […] … learn more→
Top 3 reasons to study Law at University
Wondering if a law degree might be worth pursuing at a university? All the lawyer jokes and stereotypes aside, it’s one of the oldest professions on the planet and one of the most rock-solid careers one can think of. From Athenian orators — considered the forerunners of lawyers — to the Middle Ages to modern […] … learn more→
Learning to “grow”, a battle to be waged with Susan Neiman
What does it mean to “grow up”? The question should haunt all parents, and all those who have the task of accompanying children on their path to adulthood. However, it is rarely asked. Why ? Perhaps, answers the American philosopher Susan Neiman , because the fear of growing up hides the fear of aging, which itself hides the fear of dying, […] … learn more→
Our climate projections for 2500 show an Earth that is alien to humans
There are many reports based on scientific research that talk about the long-term impacts of climate change — such as rising levels of greenhouse gases, temperatures and sea levels — by the year 2100. The Paris Agreement, for example, requires us to limit warming to under 2.0 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by the end of […] … learn more→
Colleges must choose whether to let athletes wear school gear for paid promotions
Just days after the NCAA changed it rules in June 2021 to let college athletes seek endorsement deals, a college quarterback in the South announced a sponsorship deal with a beverage company. About the same time, another college football player, a wide receiver in the South, signed an endorsement deal with a national retailer. In […] … learn more→
Rich kids and poor kids face different rules when it comes to bringing personal items to school
Poor preschoolers get fewer chances than wealthier children to bring their prized personal possessions to school. That’s what I found in my two-year comparative ethnographic study of two preschools in Madison, Wisconsin. One of the preschools primarily serves middle-class white children and the other primarily serves poor children of color. In the preschool that served mostly poor […] … learn more→
School year off to a rocky start? 4 ways parents can help kids get back on track
Sending a child to school in the morning is a daily ritual for millions of families worldwide. Unfortunately, the attendance process has become highly disrupted due to COVID-19. The fact that many kids have been away from a physical school building for a year or more presents a number of challenges for them and for their family members as […] … learn more→
Beyond Zoom, Teams and video lectures — what do university students really want from online learning?
As any university student, lecturer or tutor can attest, the pandemic has turned learning and teaching upside down. So it’s important we understand what happens for students when their learning shifts online with little to no warning. Since 2020, there’s been a growing body of important research into the impact of online learning for educators. […] … learn more→