https://phys.org/science-news/education en-us Phys.org provides latest news on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education Researchers at University of Tsukuba have demonstrated that the current accommodations for examinees with blindness for examinations such as those related to admissions are inadequate, particularly for examinations requiring the reading of complex tables. https://phys.org/news/2024-11-current-accommodations-students-fully.html Education Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:17:03 EST news650215022 How trustworthy is a positive HIV test result? How probable is an actual infection when the test is positive? Even professionals often get such questions wrong, which can lead to misdiagnoses and unnecessary surgeries. https://phys.org/news/2024-11-probability-errors-medicine-law.html Mathematics Education Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:50:03 EST news650119801 School burnout can manifest in students in different ways. Some might feel tired or anxious, while in others, burnout may manifest as a negative attitude towards school. Early detection of the various signs and symptoms of burnout is important, as it is likely that a student experiencing burnout symptoms in one area will later experience them in other areas, too. https://phys.org/news/2024-11-school-burnout-students-acknowledged.html Social Sciences Education Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:10:57 EST news650041853 A series of hands-on teaching modules created and shared by Virginia Tech researchers has filled a gap in data science training opportunities for environmental science undergraduate students and instructors, reaching more than 35,000 students at more than 50 colleges and universities globally in the last seven years. https://phys.org/news/2024-11-modules-science-skills-environmental.html Education Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:08:25 EST news650041698 An international survey involving over 1,600 biomedical researchers has shed light on the perceived causes of irreproducibility in research results. The survey, which included participants from various countries and research institutions, aimed to identify the factors that contribute to the lack of reproducibility in scientific studies. https://phys.org/news/2024-11-survey-highlights-publish-perish-culture.html Social Sciences Education Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:00:01 EST news650010781 In the 1960s, Japanese books became immensely popular in South Korea. Interestingly, Korean newspapers often wrote about this trend as if mainly women were interested in learning Japanese. https://phys.org/news/2024-11-gendered-focus-japanese-language-boom.html Social Sciences Education Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:28:38 EST news650032115 Language has always been used as a political football in South Africa. This can be traced back to the competing English and Dutch colonizers, from the 17th to the early 20th centuries, each group trying to assert linguistic as well as economic and social control. https://phys.org/news/2024-11-policy-aims-bilingual-south-africa.html Education Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:27:08 EST news650032022 New research reveals a strong link between higher female education and lower fertility rates in sub-Saharan Africa. Educated women are driving a shift toward smaller families and even influencing less educated peers. This new forecasting model offers policymakers valuable insights into how women's education shapes population trends, aiding sustainable development efforts. https://phys.org/news/2024-11-women-fertility-saharan-africa.html Social Sciences Education Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:25:04 EST news650013901 A major study, the first of its kind, has revealed key insights into the extent to which children under 3 years old have access to digital technology in the home, how they use it and how it supports their language development. https://phys.org/news/2024-11-toddlers-tech-explores-children-technology.html Social Sciences Education Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:35:03 EST news649956901 A team led by Stanford education Assistant Professor Guilherme Lichand found the rate of physical and learning disabilities in the country's K-12 schools to be more than three times the official statistic. https://phys.org/news/2024-11-reveals-disparities-brazilian-schools-physical.html Education Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:19:11 EST news649945136 University of Melbourne researchers are leading a purpose built program advocating for more neurodiversity inclusive workplaces. https://phys.org/news/2024-11-advocates-neurodiversity-inclusive-workplaces.html Economics & Business Education Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:17:56 EST news649945070 Former teacher Professor of Education David Putwain says "heavy-handed" messages around test results can fuel extreme worry among some 16- to 18-year-olds, even when others respond well to such messages. https://phys.org/news/2024-11-adolescent-exam-anxiety-pressure-academic.html Education Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:50:01 EST news649939305 If Labor is serious about addressing regional economic inequalities, it must reverse Conservative education policies, specifically the flagship "leveling-up" agenda which did nothing to disrupt the concentration of university graduates in wealthier parts of the country. https://phys.org/news/2024-11-labor-failures-strong-skills-base.html Economics & Business Education Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:00:01 EST news649935589 An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Adelaide has taken a deeper look at the nature disconnection and eco-anxiety experienced by young people. https://phys.org/news/2024-11-nature-disconnection-eco-anxiety-young.html Education Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:42:36 EST news649935751 When it comes to education policy, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris not only have mostly distinct visions but also distinct track records. https://phys.org/news/2024-10-presidential-candidates.html Education Political science Fri, 01 Nov 2024 23:10:02 EDT news649580999 With just an iPad, students in any classroom across the world could soon reimagine the ordinary diagrams in any physics textbook—transforming these static images into 3D simulations that run, leap or spin across the page. https://phys.org/news/2024-11-textbooks-alive-interactive-ai-tool.html Education Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:24:23 EDT news649682657 Student behavior is one of the biggest issues facing Australian schools. A survey of Queensland teachers earlier this year found "managing student behavior" was the main thing taking their time away from teaching. https://phys.org/news/2024-11-norway-students-grades-behavior.html Education Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:02:03 EDT news649674121 Youth unemployment has been a problem in Nigeria for decades. This is why policymakers are increasingly turning to entrepreneurship education as a solution. It is hoped that entrepreneurship will reduce reliance on formal jobs and create more opportunities for self-employment. https://phys.org/news/2024-10-nigeria-universities-revamp-entrepreneurship-courses.html Education Thu, 31 Oct 2024 21:30:01 EDT news649606986 African book publishing is in a rare moment of transformation, according to a new report. It's an industry that has historically survived at the mercy of multinational publishing houses and donor funding. These arrangements, subject to the dictates of capitalism or aid, have not been sustainable. https://phys.org/news/2024-10-african-publishing-revolutionized-explores-trends.html Other Education Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:20:01 EDT news649607609 Speaking with a foreign accent mitigates the impact of making grammatical errors, depending on the personality type of the listener, a study has found. https://phys.org/news/2024-10-foreign-accents-people-bad-grammar.html Social Sciences Education Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:11:58 EDT news649595506 New Deakin University research has revealed the significant challenges faced by public school principals in Australia due to the increasing reliance on philanthropic funding. https://phys.org/news/2024-10-school-principals-philanthropic-funding-australia.html Economics & Business Education Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:11:45 EDT news649595499 Artificial intelligence-generated summaries of scientific papers make complex information more understandable for the public compared with human-written summaries, according to my recent paper published in PNAS Nexus. AI-generated summaries not only improved public comprehension of science but also enhanced how people perceived scientists. https://phys.org/news/2024-10-simple-science-summaries-written-ai.html Education Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:02:04 EDT news649594922 All young people need to have access to high-quality climate education because, when not overwhelming, emotional engagement with the climate crisis can motivate action. https://phys.org/news/2024-10-ways-schools-climate-inclusive-children.html Education Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:49:04 EDT news649594142 Researchers have examined the impact of school closures due to natural disasters and found that these closures have similar impacts on student performance across economic groups. The researchers find white students and high-performing students are least affected, but nearly every group of students sees test scores decline. https://phys.org/news/2024-10-students-fare-worst-natural-disasters.html Education Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:41:40 EDT news649438897 Teachers report thinking that if girls do better in math than boys, it is probably because of their innate ability and effort. But they also report that when boys do well in math, it is more likely due to parental support and society's higher expectations for their success. https://phys.org/news/2024-10-math-teachers-view-student-differently.html Mathematics Education Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:40:01 EDT news649337790 Besides helping to collect samples or spot butterflies for research projects—non-professionals can now conduct actual laboratory work alongside professional researchers. Together with Danish high schools, the University of Copenhagen has shown that "extreme citizen science" doesn't just strengthen student motivation for science, but also provides a unique contribution to the monitoring of Denmark's marine environment. https://phys.org/news/2024-10-extreme-citizen-science-high-school.html Education Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:56:04 EDT news649353361 A recent study published in Nature Communications uncovers how human social interactions evolve in group settings, providing a perspective on the dynamic nature of social networks. By analyzing how university students and preschool children form and dissolve groups in different environments, the research sheds light on the subtle, yet structured patterns that underlie human social behavior. https://phys.org/news/2024-10-social-interactions-evolve-schools-reveals.html Social Sciences Education Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:23:03 EDT news649347781 South African singer-songwriter Tyla made history in February 2024 when she won the inaugural Grammy for Best African Music Performance. https://phys.org/news/2024-10-south-africans-erased-history-textbooks.html Social Sciences Education Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:20:22 EDT news649344018 The ideology of American exceptionalism has long held that the United States is and has been exceptional throughout its history, not making the same mistakes or perpetuating the same evils of other world powers. Yet a new study from the University of Kansas has found that influential history textbooks have long argued that America acted as an empire, especially in the late 19th century. https://phys.org/news/2024-10-influential-textbooks-american-actions-imperialist.html Education Political science Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:16:06 EDT news649343757 It can be difficult to tell someone what you think of their work, even if you mean well and even if you think they're doing a good job. Sometimes the person doesn't understand what you mean, or doesn't respond the way you'd hoped. Feedback should contribute to learning, but you might sometimes wonder if it's any use at all. South African university lecturer Martina van Heerden studied the art of giving feedback to students in higher education. Her insights and three top tips are useful for effective communication in many areas of life. https://phys.org/news/2024-10-feedback-skill-students.html Education Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:35:41 EDT news649337737