Articles tagged with Learning
A new method offers hope for struggling readers, focusing on giving children the right challenges. The approach resulted in outstanding reading results, including improved well-being and motivation.
The study provides insights into primary care's challenges and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. The learning community of AHRQ identified promising solutions to improve primary care delivery.
New research from Osaka University suggests that spending more time outdoors can reduce the negative effects of screen time on daily living skills in young children. By increasing outdoor playtime, parents may be able to mitigate some of the risks associated with excessive screen time and promote healthier development.
USC researchers found that music education benefits adolescents' wellbeing, boosting hopes for the future and positive development. Younger students received musical training scored higher in key measures of positive youth development.
Research from the University of Houston suggests that digital technology can enhance learning in young children by leveraging mind-wandering moments. When toddlers exhibit attentiveness and persistence while playing educational apps on an iPad, it leads to positive creative problem-solving skills and improved learning outcomes.
The UCF project, Project CENTRAL, aims to enhance collaboration between special education and school psychology using research-based practices. Scholars will receive enhanced education and preparation in a two-year program, addressing the state's critical shortage of high-quality professionals.
A scoping review highlights the need for participatory methods in research addressing older people's learning. Older individuals are often included as subjects, but their roles vary, with some participating as informants or partners.
Researchers used VR to teach language to participants, finding that those who learned in unique environments recalled more words (92%) compared to those who learned in the same environment (76%). Immersion in the VR world also played a key role in learning retention.
The special issue explores key characteristics of ethical codes, their underlying values, and challenges in implementing them. Studies highlight common ethical values across cultures, emphasizing the importance of autonomy and care in early childhood education.
The University of Oklahoma is part of a national consortium for inclusive learning, which aims to support and incentivize teaching practices that increase student success outcomes in STEM fields. The OU project team will develop and disseminate tools and resources to support introductory STEM classroom practices.
Small cell clusters in hippocampus are vital for fear-based memories, while sleep helps stabilize these clusters to improve memory. The study uses immediate early gene imaging to visualize active cells throughout the entire rat hippocampus.
A study involving 8,000 primary pupils found that COVID-19 closures severely ruptured the social and emotional development of Ethiopia's poorest children. Children lost at least a third of an academic year in learning, with those already disadvantaged educationally being particularly affected.
A Finnish study found that university students' experiences of remote learning differ significantly, with motivated students performing better and feeling less strain. The research highlights the importance of identifying individual differences in teaching to support student well-being.
The DocMapper.ca platform provides an interactive map listing physicians' names, contact info, and language skills in the Ottawa and Renfrew County area. Available in English and French, it lists over 50 languages, addressing a significant language barrier for patients seeking family care.
New research by Dr Nozomi Sakata and colleagues found that learner-centered pedagogy can have positive results, but lacks comprehensive evidence to prove its effectiveness. Only 9 out of 62 studies reported objective evidence of improved academic learning outcomes, while many studies cited subjective experiences of teachers and students.
Research suggests that glial cells in the cerebellum 'eat' neighboring neuronal elements to improve synaptic efficiency during motor learning. This process, known as phagocytosis, is enhanced during learning and memory tasks, leading to improved neural function.
Research from Portland State University suggests that taking music courses in higher- or mid-income schools leads to better math scores. The study found a positive relationship between arts course-taking and math achievement, but only among socio-economically privileged students.
Researchers from the University of South Australia found that fairy tales are a valid resource for teaching primary students about social justice and emotional intelligence. Experienced teacher Glenn Saxby suggests presenting fairy tales in a critical and inclusive manner to help explain complex issues to children.
A study published at the European Emergency Medicine Congress found that a digital technology platform called HealthCall can reduce emergency department attendances for residents in care homes. The system provides staff with easy access to clinical advice and has been shown to result in a 10% reduction in expected monthly attendances.
A recent UNLV-led study discovered that women enthusiastically embraced live chat during pandemic Zoom classes, with ratings showing significantly higher engagement than men. The researchers hope this data can help colleges incorporate technology into hybrid and in-person courses to increase underrepresented groups' access to STEM fields.
A new study by Italian researchers reveals that teachers in Italy consistently award higher grades to girls than boys, even when their academic competences are similar. This bias could have long-term consequences for education outcomes, including college admissions, job choices, and earning potential.
A new study by North Carolina State University reveals the need for consistent education about digital safety for elementary school students, staff, and parents. Teachers identified five general areas of concern, including accessing inappropriate online content and cyberbullying.
Research suggests widely-used assessment tools measuring executive functions in US students from high-poverty communities are inaccurate. The study highlights the need for culturally representative assessments to provide effective support and understanding of diverse student needs.
The European Patent Office is funding a project to create an AI-powered system that detects students' potential problems at an early stage, providing personalized feedback and recommendations. The system aims to engage students with course materials and offer a chatbot for more accessible support.
A new study from Boston University's Social Development and Learning Lab reveals that children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds take bigger risks in certain situations due to their environment. The research, led by Professor Peter Blake, suggests that children are rationally choosing risk when it makes sense in their circumstances.
New research from the University of Georgia suggests that students who understand their strengths and weaknesses and are willing to ask for clarification and correct misinformation in small groups are more successful. The study identified seven types of metacognitive statements or questions associated with higher-quality reasoning.
A new study found that children's attention wandered to all parts of a screen while completing a task, but this helped them notice important things when the task unexpectedly changed. Adults, on the other hand, quickly focused their attention on one feature and missed important clues.
Florida Atlantic University receives a three-year NASA grant to develop experiential learning opportunities for South Florida underserved high school students in the STEM fields. The MAA Experiential Learning Opportunities project aims to increase minority students' participation in STEM programs and professions.
A new study by UC Berkeley neuroscientists simulated food insecurity in juvenile mice, finding lasting changes in learning, decision-making, and dopamine neurons. The stability of the food supply during young age affects cognitive flexibility in adulthood.
A new mathematical approach to grouping theory uses math to determine the most effective way to organize individuals to maximize learning. The research found that like-skilled tiered grouping is better than cross-sectional or random grouping, when the end goal is improving learning for all individuals.
A new Australian study reveals that despite growing interest in nature-based learning, teachers need professional development to effectively integrate it into their teaching practices. The research found that seven out of ten teachers felt limited by their knowledge and confidence in using nature play areas to support curriculum goals.
The MU College of Education and Human Development offers a two-year graduate certificate program for Missouri elementary school teachers to enhance their math education teaching skills. The program focuses on collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving in the classroom to promote student confidence and positive experiences with math.
A systematic review of 284 studies on K-12 online education identified key elements for effective instruction, including teacher training, district access to technology, and consideration of student developmental level. The study also emphasized the importance of course design, community-building, and accessible learning resources.
A four-year project funded by the US Department of Education will investigate academic outcomes for adolescent immigrant English learners in Texas schools. The study aims to develop reading interventions to accelerate literacy among these students, who face unique challenges due to their linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
A comprehensive review found that interventions connecting transition-age youth with disabilities to employment set the stage for a lifetime of contributions. Nearly every intervention had a positive impact on youth employment status, with direct job placement being particularly successful.
Researchers found that top performers do not necessarily give better advice, but rather provide more of it, leading people to overvalue quantity over quality. This phenomenon is observed in various domains, including word puzzles and darts.
A recent study in China found that parental involvement, particularly support for autonomous learning, facilitated children's engagement and improved their academic achievement. Teachers should encourage parents to provide educational support, while schools can offer technical guidance and psychological assistance.
Research by University of Cambridge academics found that children as old as five or six struggle to reconcile inference and perspective, leading to difficulties in conversations. Combining these skills is crucial for understanding 'implicatures' - inferences made in conversation when people mean more than they say.
Researchers elucidated the molecular mechanisms of acetylcholine in learning and memory, revealing a signaling cascade involving protein kinase C. The study opens doors to new therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer's disease.
The WVU program trains next generation of toxicologists to collect, analyze air samples from mining, fracking sites, using the university's Inhalation Facility. Students will work with preceptors from various fields to investigate health effects of inhaling toxicants.
A joint UC Riverside and UC Irvine study found that people who show near transfer in brain training are more likely to experience far transfer, meaning improved focus and problem-solving skills. The research suggests that working memory training can be effective for certain individuals, but its impact on fluid intelligence remains deba...
A new study from the University of Kansas found that a professional development intervention improved an educator's teaching skills and boosted students' abilities to solve word problems, especially for Hispanic English-learning students with math learning disabilities. The program helped develop a 'feedback loop' between educator and ...
A new study by the University of Copenhagen found that children who move while learning sounds of letters significantly improve their ability to recognize individual letter sounds. This embodied learning approach can help give beginner readers a good start and may lead to better reading skills in the long run.
Researchers will investigate neural mechanisms during learning in individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) with and without clinical depression. The study aims to identify new knowledge about the effect of depression on the injured brain, which may lead to interventions for rehabilitation.
Research published in eNeuro found that physical consequences, such as slipping, can improve motor learning by refining movement responses to mistakes. Participants who experienced a slip improved their ability to adjust steps to new situations, demonstrating better generalization of learned skills.
Researchers have developed a new training method for machine learning models to perform blood cell counts, reducing manual annotation work. The U-Net model achieves high accuracy in segmenting images with multiple cell types, promising a simpler and cheaper alternative to traditional cell analyzers.
A new $1.25 million NIH grant provides teaching resources and professional development for middle school teachers to boost disciplinary literacy skills and interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects. The program aims to help traditionally underrepresented groups feel confident about potential careers in STEM.
The study demonstrates that professional development with a focus on neuroscience equips teachers to reduce learning gaps in eighth-grade students. Students who received SMART training showed improvements exceeding the statewide average in Reading, Mathematics, and other subjects.
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland reveals that student satisfaction in flipped classrooms is built on systematic guidance, comprehensive understanding of the subject matter, and a safe learning atmosphere. Teachers must also consider students' technological skills and their own contact teaching abilities.
The new COBRE grant will help WVU recruit researchers and clinician-scientists to develop innovative solutions for preventing and treating incurable vision problems. The project aims to reduce visual disparities in West Virginia by understanding the complex combination of factors that contribute to these problems.
The pandemic significantly increased study burnout among university students, with engagement in studies dropping to its lowest level in late 2020. The conflict between demands and resources was a central factor, while basic psychological needs such as autonomy, relatedness, and competence played a crucial role in student wellbeing.
A study found that trainee teachers who received AI-generated feedback improved their diagnostic reasoning, identifying potential learning difficulties in pupils more accurately. The AI system analyzed the trainees' work and provided clear, adaptive feedback.
The special issue of the ECNU Review of Education examines how digital shift, international student mobility, and assessment methods impact student learning in higher education. Research reveals that offline interaction generates more desirable academic outcomes, while online education fosters student autonomy and thesis completion.
Researchers developed a new method to train people to be creative by making up stories that imagine alternative worlds, shift perspective, and generate unexpected actions. The narrative approach helps individuals tap into their innate creativity, rather than relying on divergent thinking techniques that focus on problem-solving.
A new study at the University of Missouri found that positive teacher-student relationships lead to better teaching, as teachers who demonstrate 'soft' skills like kindness and compassion tend to use high-impact teaching practices. Students who feel cared for by their teacher are more motivated to learn and engaged in the classroom.
Researchers at UTSA are using a three-year DoD grant to improve the reliability of additive manufacturing for critical machinery. They aim to predict mechanical properties and dimensional stability of components fabricated with AM.
A study from University of South Australia found that reading aloud to children can triple a child's resilience at school, particularly for those who have suffered abuse or neglect. The study identified reading as a key factor in supporting children's emotional, social and physical development before they start school.
A new study from North Carolina State University found that feeling inclusive in the classroom is key to promoting STEM education and student engagement. Students who felt their classrooms were inclusive were more likely to feel like they belonged and engage with their STEM classes.
Using 1D kinematics, students calculate the winner of a 193 million year-old race between Usain Bolt and Dilophosaurus wetherilli. Newton's second law helps Bolt leverage his acceleration to win by 2 seconds.
A survey of 26,000 graduating medical students found a significant link between burnout and the medical school learning environment for those underrepresented in medicine. The study suggests that targeted interventions can help mitigate burnout and improve outcomes for these students.