Why do children exclude others? When children exclude peers with behavioural or academic difficulties, it is likely a reflection of their classroom’s norms by Aisha Schnellmann / July 6, 2020
Working memory training in school A new study suggests that positive effects on learning may take time to emerge by Annie Brookman-Byrne / July 1, 2020
“Teaching can make your heart beat faster” The emotional consequences of teacher-student interaction during a lesson by Monika Donker / June 29, 2020
“Sensitive children shouldn’t have to learn in the wrong environment” Highly sensitive children may feel uncomfortable in a ‘chaotic’ classroom. What kind of learning environment would better meet their needs? Interview by Caroline Smrstik Gentner / June 25, 2020
Hidden talents in harsh conditions A five-minute animated explainer video by Willem Frankenhuis and Tania Jenkins / June 17, 2020
Studying with background noise: Is it always bad? Whether noise is problematic depends on children’s individual characteristics, the type of noise, and the task they are completing by Jessica Massonnié / June 16, 2020
How do cross-group friendships encourage inclusivity? Children who engage in cross-group friendships more likely to trust and sympathise with others, which in turn promotes an inclusive attitude by Aisha Schnellmann / June 8, 2020
Teachers limited to distance learning make the best of it With the future uncertain, some are preparing for online teaching over the longer term by Caroline Smrstik Gentner / May 21, 2020
Growing up fast in lockdown It has been a time of immense change in many countries. What are the consequences for children’s development? by Jennifer E. Symonds / May 7, 2020
Back to school means confronting the education gap As the COVID-19 lockdown eases in some countries, teachers are unsure what awaits by Caroline Smrstik Gentner / May 4, 2020
Individualizing learning through adaptive teaching The goal is for each learner, whether a beginner or a more advanced student, to be equally challenged and motivated by Hanna Dumont / March 31, 2020
Ready or not, online teaching is here We spoke with teachers in Switzerland, the US, and South Korea about how they’re coping with the COVID-19 outbreak by Caroline Smrstik Gentner / March 21, 2020
