At the hematologist’s office, the doctor tells us that “the main complication in early post-transplantation is mild EVOH-SOS, resolved with defibrotide and diuretic treatment. Granulocytic seizure on day +24 and platelet on +42 ”. “I mean, I’m going to die,” one thinks. We read in a headline the economic news about the hostile takeover bid that a company is […] … learn more→
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How to get children with ADHD to promote their social relationships
ADHD is known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in childhood behavior and the inappropriate appearance of excess motor activity, difficulties in inhibiting impulsive behavior and in maintaining attention, which are generalized in all contexts (family , school, social …). These children, in general, not only have cognitive-behavioral problems, they also have difficulties in their social skills . In addition, […] … learn more→
A school system tailored to individual ability rather than age sounds good, but there’s no evidence it works
One of the boldest recommendations in the review of the New South Wales curriculum was to introduce “untimed syllabuses”. According to the review’s report – delivered in June 2020 — these do not specify when every student must commence, or how long they have to learn, each syllabus. Students progress to the next syllabus once they […] … learn more→
How do you identify Passive Voice?
There are plenty of rumors to consider when using passive voice in your writing, such as that it’s improper. However, there are situations when it’s essential, and knowing how to identify it is key to improving your writing quality. Using passive voice checkers and these essential tips, you can quickly switch from passive to active […] … learn more→
This is the pedagogy (still very unknown) that serves to teach culturally diverse students
Culturally Relevant Education (ECR) is a pedagogy that recognizes the importance of including the cultural legacies of students in all aspects of learning. It is a little or no known approach and constitutes an opportunity to significantly enhance the success of culturally diverse students. Culture is essential for learning. It plays a role not only in the communication and reception […] … learn more→
Use a structured abstract to help write and revise
Most journals don’t expect an abstract to be written in a particular format. But some do. They require writers to follow a particular format – a pre-structured template. These templates – structured abstracts as they are called – are specifically designed to focus on the key points in a paper. These abstracts are designed for […] … learn more→
How to use stories to teach English to Infants
We all have a need to count and to be told, not just children. However, these are the most receptive because their first connection with the world revolves around what they hear and see in order to build their own self. We do not know exactly when and where the first story was told, although we […] … learn more→
School doctors, a role that is too little understood?
While the word is free around incest, Emmanuel Macron spoke at the end of January on social networks to assure the victims of his support and declared that screening and prevention meetings would be set up at the primary level and in college, as part of compulsory medical examinations. This announcement, however, refers to a difficulty in […] … learn more→
Why the curriculum should be based on students’ readiness, not their age
I handed down the final report of a two-year review of the New South Wales school curriculum in June 2020. One of the review’s key recommendations was to introduce what I called “untimed syllabuses”. This is where students who need more time for their learning are given it, and those ready to move on to the next […] … learn more→
What do we lose by abandoning Greek and Latin?
When we could travel without pandemic obstacles, Italy and Greece were preferred destinations for millions of people, who came there attracted by their museums and archaeological sites of those two cultures on which ours is based. Museums in Spain see their rooms full when they organize exhibitions related to the classical world: the success of Las […] … learn more→