Child sexual abuse
A paedophile head teacher may have abused pupils for an estimated 40 years longer than previously thought, as allegations dating back to 1979 have now been revealed. Neil Foden was jailed for 17 years for sexually abusing four children in north Wales between 2019 and 2023. However, two former pupils,
Ex-presidents
Former President Donald Trump has unveiled a comprehensive education plan that aims to give parents more control over schools, but critics argue it will lead to chaos and dismantling of public education. The plan, dubbed the "Plan to Save American Education and Give Power Back to Parents," includes
Sexual abuse
A Cape Town school teacher, Ryan Andrews, has been dismissed by the Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC) after pleading guilty to charges of committing sexual assault by kissing a learner and distributing sex positions on WhatsApp. Andrews' actions, which occurred in November 2022, have been deemed "unsuitable"
Self care (Health)
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Education
Researchers from Iran University of Science and Technology conducted a study to investigate the conceptions and self-efficacy of pre-service English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers in online teaching. The study aimed to explore how these teachers perceive effective online teaching and how they are prepared for it by their
Education
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Helsinki has shed light on the differences in elementary mathematics education systems between Finland and the United States. The research, which was funded by Vetenskapsradet, examined the instructional systems of 15 teachers in both countries during the Emergency Remote Teaching
Education
In a bid to further promote ideological and political education among veterans in Shanghai's Yangpu District, Daqiao Street Veterans Service Station and "Rongyao Bridge" Veterans Ideological and Political Instructor Studio recently launched an ideological and political education themed activity. The event, which drew over 60 participants,
Education
Researchers at Universitas Negeri Surabaya have investigated the role of autonomy in online learning among students in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) courses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, published in Cogent Education, aimed to determine how students' capacity for autonomy and its influencing factors promote student autonomy
Education
New research from Heidelberg University of Education has shown that a praxeological learning approach can significantly improve pre-service English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers' technological pedagogical content knowledge and online information-seeking strategies. The study involved thirty-seven sophomore pre-service EFL teachers who participated in a course designed to enhance
Education
The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) has made it known that Catholic school principals and superintendents can access federally funded education programs to provide supplemental services for their students and teachers. Two prominent programs, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), offer
Education
A new study released by researchers from the University of Chile has shed light on the challenges and outcomes of implementing remote teaching activities in mathematics classrooms during the COVID-19 pandemic in Chile. The study highlighted the differences in the use of synchronous and asynchronous teaching activities, software, and the
Teachers
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant transformation in education technology, forcing teachers to adapt to digital platforms and technology-enhanced learning environments. According to a new study published in Education Sciences, researchers found that despite teachers' initial confidence in using basic technology, they struggled with technology integration due to
