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Educational neuroscience gains traction
Study of child psychology is not sufficient to facilitate learning in the challenging educational environment of today. Educational neuroscience is fast emerging as a field of study to empower educators and equip them with the requisite techniques ...
Microlearning = Better learning
It has long been established that the human mind can only absorb a certain amount of information at a given time. Students therefore feel overworked on a regular basis with the quantity of information sent their way. The concept of microlearing is ...
Writing cannot be ignored in classrooms.
One associates writing with language development. But that is a myopic view of the significance of writing in students’ lives. It receives a cold shoulder in schools when compared to reading. Writing is a great tool to encourage students to delve ...
How effective is Mathematics learning using the STEM approach?
A study was conducted for second graders to understand the effectiveness of learning mathematics according to the STEM approach in developing mathematical proficiency with its five components: conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, strategic ...
EU promises more support for education and research in ASEAN
Higher education and research in South East Asian countries are set to receive aid from the European Union. It is a part of its Global Gateway ‘sustainable connectivity’ program. To read more about this news click here. Source: ...
Welcoming Education 4.0
The intermingling of education and technology continues worldwide in different forms. The latest development is the use of DeepHub, paving the way for intuitive collaboration between education and technology stakeholders. Read more about it here. ...
Creating Inclusive Classrooms Online
Bringing inclusiveness to online teaching is a challenge being faced by online tutors across the world. Creating class environments that support a sense of belonging among all learners requires a re-imaging of instructional strategies and ...
How to determine your pedagogy for a successful class?
It sure is difficult to scale; finding the right teaching methodology for your students. And every teacher knows that what might work for one batch of students, will not for the next. Devising strategies to facilitate learning is tricky, and a ...
Education and Metaverse
Metaverse is seen as pushing the frontiers of virtual reality while mixing the digital world with the real one. But not much is being explored about what the metaverse can offer for the present and future of education. An interesting study has come ...
Richard Johson, the Crowdfunding teacher
We can learn lessons from every teacher, such as Richard Johson. He created Australia's first school science laboratory specifically for young children of Rostrata Primary School in Perth, Australia. From bringing Mars into the class to installing an ...
Checklist to become an in-demand Tutor in Australia
The online tutoring market is expected to reach $14.76 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 15.9%*, signifying the demand for good online tutors will continue to grow. Despite the competition; you can become a successful tutor if you can tick off the ...
Why Flipped Classroom might be ideal for your online classes?
Tutors mostly grapple with ways to keep students motivated to learn in online classes. Flipped learning is a tested method that achieves the learning outcomes and keeps students engaged. It is also a great way to allow students to take the onus of ...
Is the attention span among students decreasing or changing?
Educators share a love-hate relationship with technology. A Pew Internet survey* had long ago revealed that among the teacher surveyed, 87% believe new technologies create an "easily distracted generation with short attention spans". And 64% said ...
International Conference on Science Education, Research and Training in Schools (INSERTS)
The World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (WASET) constitutes the International Research Conference. It is a federated organisation dedicated to bringing together many diverse scholarly events for presentation within the conference ...
Picking up a language = Brain Development
Learning a language is a complex procedure involving interaction between your brain's left and right sides. Studies suggest that the information transfer between the left and right sides of the brain while picking up a second language increases our ...
Which Subjects have a huge demand for tutoring in Australia?
STEM subject tutors, without fail, continue to have a high demand among students and parents, especially at the secondary level. Maths, Science with Physics and subjects in Technological and Applied Studies boast impressive prospects for tutors in ...