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When it comes to reading, choosing the books your child reads, forcing them to read at certain times and asking them questions about their books are all big no nos.
Today’s view of education is largely underpinned by the philosophy of pragmatism.
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The Ancient Greeks modelled a form of education that, in variants, has endured for centuries. But with climate change and globalisation, the world has changed, and the role of education with it.
Some stereotypical behaviours of individuals with autism suggest they don’t use a certain type of memory in the same way others might.
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To understand what we suspect, so far, about the way in which some people with autism may see the world, we need to examine how we use the bank of experiences we have stored in memory.
Simply taking lessons outside can do wonders for children’s education and well-being.
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Taking everyday lessons outside can improve well-being and engagement, yet it is not as used as often as it could be.
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Play video games and learn a language – a researcher explains why it might be possible.
Explicit instruction is based on a learning theory that suggests we remember what we think about most.
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Explicit instruction is a type of teaching model where students are shown what to do and how to do it.
In today’s competitive environment, innovation is indispensable, but it is not enough.
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AlphaZero is a machine capable of defeating the most complex board games for the human mind, based only on its own learning experience, not on accumulated human knowledge.
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Children in England are among the most tested and unhappiest in the western world.
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Learning is not just for young people – it can help older people lead fulfilling lives in their twilight years.
Having data at your fingertips isn’t enough - data scientists must know how to apply it.
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Data science is going to grow over the coming decades and requires trained graduates who can handle the work.
Early starts are key to developing children’s talents, experts say.
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For a child to excel in a particular field, specific conditions are essential. A scholar of educational psychology explains what those conditions are.
Signs of dyscalculia, also known as a math learning disability or math disorder, can be hard to spot.
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Finger counting and struggling to tell the time or use a calendar are all typical signs of dyscalculia – sometimes called ‘maths dyslexia’.
Understanding how and where memory functions in the brain can lead to discoveries in treating memory disorders.
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Research milestones in the study of memory may help us find solutions to memory disorders like Alzheimer’s or recovery from brain trauma.
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British three- and four-year-olds spend around four hours a day on screen time.
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Children need the same information repeated to encode it permanently.
Tutorials are a space where students can test and develop their knowledge.
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For tutorials to be successful, lecturers must carefully plan what’s being taught.
Even some teachers suffer from anxiety about math.
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Many Americans feel anxiety or dread when it comes to math. A lot of that anxiety starts in childhood.
While robots in classrooms are still very new, some early examples of success are emerging.
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Robots in the classroom are highly engaging and motivating for students, and can have a cascading effect on learning across an entire school.
It isn’t clear whether or not block subjects are a form of cramming or not.
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Block subjects at university are receiving a lot of attention, but research says they may not be as effective for learning.
Older Australians are falling behind younger people in their capacity to access and make use of the internet.
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Important programs helping older adults learn how to use the internet are effective but limited.