Education
Researchers at Universitas Islam Negeri, Surabaya, Indonesia, have developed and evaluated learning strategies and curricula focused on risk management education for emergency schools in post-disaster areas. The study aimed to support a peaceful learning process that helps students recover from trauma while improving motivation, academic performance, and disaster preparedness. The
Education
Researchers from the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology have made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of design education, leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) technology to create interactive and emotionally engaging stories. By infusing narrative elements into IoT smart object design, the study aims to enhance emotional connections and
Education
A new study published in the International Journal of Educational Research has provided insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by kindergarten teachers when collaborating with parents of vulnerable children. The research, conducted by investigators from the Education University of Hong Kong, aimed to explore the conflicts that emerge in
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The Education Department has quietly suspended student loan forgiveness under the long-standing Income-Based Repayment (IBR) plan, leaving over 2 million borrowers uncertain about their financial futures. The department has cited the need to "update systems" to accurately count months not affected by a court injunction, but has provided
Education
Research investigating language teacher cognition has identified a significant gap in understanding how to teach second language (L2) pragmatics, a critical aspect of language learning. A recent study conducted in Vietnam, supported by the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, aimed to address this gap. The study involved 14
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Research on health training in two health projects in rural Tanzania has revealed that the trainers' pedagogy blends 'banking' and problem-solving models, incorporating various pedagogical influences from the colonial period to the era of market reforms. This blending of different traditions reflects the breaks and continuities in
Education
A new study by researchers from Aalborg University has investigated the role of employee diversity in environmental innovations within firms. The research utilized firm-level survey data and employer-employee register data to construct measures of employee diversity across education, nationality, and gender for over 6500 Swedish firms. The study found that
Education
The US Department of Education has opened investigations into five universities, including the University of Louisville, the University of Nebraska Omaha, the University of Miami, the University of Michigan, and Western Michigan University, over scholarship policies that allegedly favor undocumented students. The investigations will determine if the scholarship requirements violate
Education
According to a recent study, despite some comfort levels with AI, medical education faculty face substantial challenges in adopting AI, with 86% of institutions at the initial stages of integration. The study, conducted during the IAMSE Annual Meeting in June 2024, surveyed members on their use of AI, implementation challenges,
Education
A new research study, published in the Medical Science Educator journal, has found that a 2.5-hour family-focused intervention can effectively enhance social relatedness and well-being in medical students and their support persons. The study, conducted at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, involved 20 medical students and
Education
The proposed education reforms in Sri Lanka are being misrepresented by the Opposition, according to Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. He claimed that false information is being circulated alleging that history and arts have been eliminated from the national curriculum. The reforms are currently in a consultative phase
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New research from Uppsala University, Sweden, has shed light on the importance of skin-to-skin contact in newborns. The study, published in Acta Paediatrica, aimed to determine if an educational breastfeeding programme could enhance skin-to-skin contact practices and duration beyond the first hour postpartum. The findings suggest that the intervention significantly
