Learning can be interpreted as the process in which our central nervous system is modified to internalize and adhere to knowledge. This process is acquired and carried out from very early stages of development until the individual dies . That is, from embryonic development to death, the human being does not stop learning. From the perspective of developmental psychology, […] … learn more→

When selecting the reading program for the school year, French teachers may have to choose between complete or abridged editions. Some works by great classical authors – such as Victor Hugo, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Jules Verne, Théophile Gautier or even Alexandre Dumas – can indeed be found in bookstores in abbreviated formats . Presentations that provoke questions and debates. To […] … learn more→

Despite years of discussion and countless reviews, the incarceration rate of First Nations adults continues to increase in Australia. The federal government has said it will address this via “justice reinvestment”. That means funding programs that keep people out of the justice system. Justice reinvestment reduces ever-growing criminal justice system costs, which frees up more funding to invest in […] … learn more→

Research shows that affective-sexual and gender diversity is an aspect that is associated with greater psychosocial vulnerability. This greater vulnerability is not due to diversity, but rather to the fact that the social context continues to discriminate against people whose gender identity and expression or sexual orientation differs from the majority. The educational context is no exception. What do […] … learn more→

An increasing number of Australian children are going to private high schools, new research shows. The latest Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Annual Statistical Report has found an increasing number of students going to public schools over non-government (Catholic and other private) schools for the primary years. But once students get to high school, […] … learn more→

Indigenous education has become an area of growing concern for public schools across Canada. We are living in an era of reconciliation where Indigenous populations are growing and interest in confronting our shared histories continues to develop. Part of that involves focusing on how primary and secondary schools are addressing the Indigenous experience in Canada. The way primary and secondary […] … learn more→

So, we made it to the end of the year! We’re coming up to the third anniversary of the first death from Covid (January 11th 2020, in case you were wondering). I don’t know about you, but this year of the pandemic has felt more exhausting than the others. Perhaps it’s because there’s been a lot of […] … learn more→

The boys and girls are born scientists . They are curious about nature and doing science from the moment they are born. They watch and play with their hands and feet, with blankets and toys, and with anything nearby. They look, manipulate, move things around, throw and chase. However, it has been reported that as they progress from primary to secondary […] … learn more→

A Sydney high school recently introduced fingerprint technology to “help narrow down” students who were vandalising school toilets. Under the plan, students needed to to scan their fingerprints to get access to the toilets or pick-up a swipe card if they opted out. Some parents were supportive, but other parents and digital rights advocates raised privacy and security concerns. […] … learn more→

A good grasp of maths has been linked to greater success in employment and better health. But a large proportion of us – up to 22% – have mathematical learning difficulties. What’s more, around 6% of children in primary schools may have dyscalculia, a mathematical learning disability. Developmental dyscalculia is a persistent difficulty in understanding numbers which can affect anyone, regardless of age or […] … learn more→