Articles tagged with Educational Assessment
A new study by UBC Okanagan researchers found that including a kindness assignment in an undergraduate course increased students' self-reported kindness scores and peer connectedness. The research highlights the importance of kindness initiatives in post-secondary education.
Researchers at UB develop augmented reality and mobile game versions of the Head-Toes-Knees-Shoulders assessment to expand its reach. The games will help teachers determine if their pre-kindergarten students are ready for formal schooling.
A new study found that school closures exacerbated existing inequalities in education, with disadvantaged families spending less time on learning at home. Despite increased home lessons, the gap between advantaged and disadvantaged families remained, with single-parent families showing a narrowing of the gap.
Case Western Reserve University researchers found that virtual training increased middle-school educators' ability to recognize suicidal behavior. The training, Kognito At-Risk simulation, also covers bullying and other topics, highlighting the importance of comprehensive mental health education.
A decline in international medical graduates is creating a shortage of general surgeons, threatening patient access to quality surgical care. The study found that rural areas are particularly affected, with a 40% decline in the number of rural surgeons and a projected shortage of 1,875 general surgeons by 2020.