“I have arranged to study at the library”: although skepticism is inevitable when listening to a sentence of this style pronounced by a teenager, the truth is that studying with friends can be not only more entertaining, but also more profitable . In fact, silence and accessibility to work resources, such as the Internet, computers or reference […] … learn more→
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Shall we meet to do homework? Benefits and drawbacks of studying in a group
How to find a job after your graduation
So, you’re holding the cherished college degree in your hands and the student loan checks in your pocket. There is a bright future ahead, and the dream career is already waiting for you. However, you still haven’t found it. Don’t worry! Our professionals know that getting your first job is stressful. We are here to […] … learn more→
Vocational Training, a quick alternative for job placement
Since its creation with the General Law of Education in 1970 , Vocational Training (FP) in Spain has been gaining in students and improving its social value . At present, this type of technical-practical studies is at a sweet moment, since it allows young people a quick and effective job opportunity. A benefit that attracts more and more young people, thus triggering the […] … learn more→
Goodbye Exams: Alternative Assessment Methods
The exams have been, are and will be a key instrument to evaluate the contents learned and how these have been assimilated by the students. Making its importance clear, there are other perfectly valid evaluation instruments that allow evaluation without having to resort to the “dreadful” exams. The current laws in education are based on the […] … learn more→
4 Differences and similarities between Foundations and Scholarships
Many different types of financial aid are available to students, and it can be challenging to understand the difference between scholarships and foundations. In this article, Foundation Expert Dennis Bonnen will discuss the four main differences and similarities between these two forms of financial assistance. We will also provide advice on choosing the right type […] … learn more→
We have developed a way to screen student feedback to ensure it’s useful, not abusive (and academics don’t have to burn it)
This week, many Australian universities will be sending academics the results of the first semester student evaluation surveys. For some this will be a worrying and unpleasant time. The comments university students make anonymously in their teaching evaluations can leave academics feeling fearful, distressed and demoralised. And with good reason. As a 2021 survey of Australian academics and their experiences of […] … learn more→
University journalism courses need to teach about cultural safety before students enter the workforce
The ABC recently apologised to staff for racism and cultural insensitivity in its newsrooms. This came after Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse ABC staff told an internal group they felt unwelcome in their workplace, their ideas were not being listened to and they received online abuse from the public. Unfortunately these issues are not unique to […] … learn more→
Racial gaps in college graduation widened under funding model meant to boost performance
Performance-based funding – a policy in which states fund public colleges based on certain student outcomes, such as how many students graduate – hasn’t benefited all students equally in Tennessee and Ohio. That’s according to a study in which we analyze U.S. Department of Education data on public colleges and universities in these states between 2004-2015. We […] … learn more→
Improving science literacy means changing science education
To graduate with a science major, college students must complete between 40 and 60 credit hours of science coursework. That means spending around 2,500 hours in the classroom throughout their undergraduate career. However, research has shown that despite all that effort, most college science courses give students only a fragmented understanding of fundamental scientific concepts. The teaching […] … learn more→
Paying to publish in Open Access journals: Is all that glitters gold?
More and more scientific journals are announcing their move to open access. From that moment on, all the articles they publish can be freely read. Who is going to be against such a laudable movement that seeks to make scientific publications open access? Bearing in mind that every product costs money and that scientific publications are no […] … learn more→
