A major reason for poor performance in mathematics in Nigeria is that lessons in primary schools are not centred on pupils and activities.
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Neoliberal governments are getting away with cutting public funding to education — by framing education as women's work that needs a strong managerial hand.
AI-powered text generators are becoming increasingly easy to access. Rather than banning their use by students, educators should think about incorporating such tools into their curriculums.
Short answer: they don't. But striking teachers often receive a bit of financial help during a strike from money they themselves have already paid to their unions.
Legendary football coach Vince Lombardi coached his last game half a century ago, but his approach holds timeless insights for educators.
Providing teachers with training in crisis intervention is one short-term strategy to help them meet the increasingly complex needs of students.
A new study suggests LGB teachers in rural schools far likelier to have depression or anxiety than those in towns or cities.
The man whose book outsold all others, except the Bible.
Teachers get paid a decent starting salary but they soon fall behind other professionals the longer they stay in the job.
Play and learning are one and the same for Mbendjele children.
Our top-scoring students aren't choosing to become teachers, and that has flow-on effects for the students who come after them.
Some students who participated in a study of technology in the classroom believed instructors are at fault if students turn to technology when they are bored.
Given Africa’s projected population growth, management of its environment must be a global priority
A large number of young people are reluctant to accept evolution. How we teach the topic might be a key reason why.
Taking everyday lessons outside can improve well-being and engagement, yet it is not as used as often as it could be.
Personal interaction between teacher and students impacts learning, just as it does in the movies.
Virtual reality can allow teachers and students to explore coral reefs or the inside of cells without leaving the classroom.
An inquiry into the status of the teaching profession lasted just four months before being shelved with no clear way forward. Is this the best teachers can hope for?
A dream teaching job with seemingly great perks may not be worth it when turbulence creates crushing heartache for educators.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is on a mission to get schools to adopt a "high-quality" curriculum. But the effort will constrain teachers and stifle creativity, an education scholar argues.
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