Scientists have often invited the public to see what they see, using everything from engraved woodblocks to electron microscopes to explore the complexity of the scientific enterprise and the beauty of life. Sharing these visions through illustrations, photography and videos has allowed laypeople to explore a range of discoveries, from new bird species to the inner workings of the human cell. […] … learn more→

Out of all subjects students come across during their studies, chemistry seems to be the most dreadful. Studying the different elements and compounds from the periodic table and their chemical reactions can be challenging, so learners often seek aid from chemistry experts to help them understand this subject better. Generally, chemistry is used by everyone […] … learn more→

Algorithms are becoming commonplace. They can determine employment prospects, financial security and more. The use of algorithms can be controversial – for example, robodebt, as the Australian government’s flawed online welfare compliance system came to be known. Algorithms are increasingly being used to make decisions that have a lasting impact on our current and future lives. Some of […] … learn more→

The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority released a proposed revision of the foundation to year 10 national curriculum for public consultation in April. Since then, the draft national curriculum — the final version of which will be released in 2022 – has caused much controversy. Federal Education Minister Alan Tudge has perhaps been its fiercest critic. In September […] … learn more→

In general, differentiated education is understood to be the homogeneous grouping by sex. The differentiation, in this case, is based on the belief that teaching boys and girls separately makes it possible to better meet the needs of each sex. It is about taking into account the different maturation rates, learning forms or different sensitivities in one […] … learn more→

A survey exploring knowledge of the Holocaust has exposed limited awareness in the UK of some of the most fundamental aspects of this history. Conducted by the Claims Conference, a non-profit organisation which secures compensation for Holocaust survivors, the survey was based on interviews with 2,000 randomly selected adults. Less than half of the respondents knew that six […] … learn more→

Reading, writing and math are often thought of as subjects that children learn in school. But as a psychologist who researches how families can help support learning at home, I have found that children can also learn those skills through everyday tasks and chores. One of these chores is preparing a meal – everything from grocery shopping and […] … learn more→

Every year, thousands of young people in the 4th year of ESO and with them their families, face a great dilemma : choose between the 26 vocational training specialties , between science or literature, thinking about high school and a university career or … get to work . Knowing, in addition, that the OECD indicators show that the unemployment rate and precariousness decrease and the wage level improves as […] … learn more→

For students, as for all of us, life is a matter of balance, trade-offs and compromise. Studying for hours on end is unlikely to lead to best academic results. And it could have negative impacts on young people’s physical, mental and social well-being. Our recent study found the best way for young people to spend their time […] … learn more→

The richest men in hip-hop never finished college. Jay-Z – who is regarded as hip-hop’s first billionaire – never graduated from high school. Kanye West – who is considered hip-hop’s second billionaire – was a college dropout, as he titled his debut album. So was Dr. Dre – another hip-hop icon and a near billionaire – who left college after just two weeks. Ditto for Diddy – now known […] … learn more→