Education

Most public debate about schooling focuses on what happens inside the classroom—on lessons, tests and academic results.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

For centuries, work with donated bodies has shaped anatomical knowledge and medical training.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

A new study examining education policymaking in Ireland over the last 30 years finds long-standing conservative practices have significantly constrained meaningful reform. Published in Irish Educational Studies, the research draws on perspectives from academic research, […]

Technological advances over the past four decades have turned mobile devices and computers into the world’s largest library, where information is just a tap away. Phones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches—they’re a part of everyday life, simplifying […]

Teachers supervising students in school-sponsored work sites tend to prioritize emotional and social well-being in the workplace, according to research from Rutgers Health. The study, published in Occupational Health, examined how educators approach student wellness […]

Parents often tell their children to sound out the words as they are learning to read. It makes sense: Since they already know how to speak, the sound of a word might serve as a […]

Reading an Arabic newspaper, a book, or academic prose fluently, whether digital or in print, remains challenging for many native speakers, let alone learners of Arabic as a foreign language.This article is brought to you […]

Cellphones are everywhere—including, until recently, in schools.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Instructors cracking a joke here and there could make students feel better about the class as a whole, according to new research from the University of Georgia published in the Journal of Microbiology & Biology […]

Dyscalculia, characterized by deficits in number sense and calculation skills, affects approximately 5%–7% of the population and often persists into adulthood. A team from the University of Barcelona and the University of Vic—Central University of […]