There are two fundamental aspects that have a direct influence on teaching practice and that make it necessary to reflect on it today to adapt to the current needs of students. On the one hand, we find globalization and instant and massive access to information. How should we approach teaching , if the conceptual and procedural contents are […] … learn more→
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What does self-regulate mean? The key to learning how to learn
Personalised learning is billed as the ‘future’ of schooling: what is it and could it work
It is not uncommon for kids to complain about school, but studies show significant numbers of Australian students are actually disengaged with their education. A 2017 Grattan Institute report found as many as 40% are unproductive in a given year because they are disengaged. This is a huge concern. Not being engaged can lead to issues with […] … learn more→
What the autumn statement means for financially struggling schools Share:
The cost-of-living crisis and new staffing costs have been pushing schools in England into financial trouble. So school leaders were relieved to hear of an increase to their budget in the government’s autumn statement, delivered on November 17. However, now that teachers and school leaders have had a chance to examine the details of this apparent handout, […] … learn more→
Why teach children to think like machines
Historically, errors have been identified as a negative situation that we should avoid at all costs. It is a widespread conception that cuts across all areas of society. If a mistake is made in the practice of a sport, the consequence is a penalty. From the field of education, it is a characteristic principle of currents related to […] … learn more→
Sentimental education: a challenge and an opportunity for philosophy
How important are feelings in our day to day? Our actions are the result of them to a large extent: we face each situation in one way or another depending on whether we feel happier, sadder, etc. To give feelings their rightful place, sentimental education is necessary to help us identify what we feel and its […] … learn more→
Talking about books on video: a skill with a bright future
There is no doubt that reading is a powerful learning tool. In fact, most teachers agree that reading comprehension is one of the most important learning that schooling provides. Reading ability is also related to the intellectual growth of the person. However, in a society hyperstimulated by screens, sounds, immersive environments, etc. It seems more and more difficult […] … learn more→
Maths at school: where does the problem come from?
It is a discipline that occupies a special place in the French school system and is part of the so-called fundamental learning. However, “the current image of mathematics is worrying”, noted Cédric Villani, mathematician and deputy, and Charles Torossian, inspector of National Education in their report on the teaching of maths delivered in 2018. And the […] … learn more→
How much can public schools control what students wear?
School dress codes can be harmful to LGBTQ students and students of color, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, the investigative arm of Congress. These codes can lead school officials to punish these two groups for simply who they are or for expressing themselves. However, it has long been held by the Supreme Court that […] … learn more→
How accessibility for disabled university students can benefit all students
Although many university students are eager for in-person elements of the university experience they missed early in the pandemic, what might we overlook in the rush to “return to normal”? The pandemic forced universities to re-evaluate their delivery of classes, extending remote teaching practices and building in flexibility to manage an unpredictable situation. After over two years of […] … learn more→
What image education in the age of social networks?
In a world saturated with images , it is urgent that, faced with them, our responses go beyond the emotional. Indeed, without an analysis guide, it is fascination that prevails, especially since the images, taken out of context, become viral, which makes their evaluation extremely difficult. All manipulations are then possible knowing that everyone can now not only watch […] … learn more→
