“Children look to teachers as role models for how to treat their peers” Jeanine Grütter discusses the influence teachers have on students’ willingness to include others, which may affect academic achievement Interview by Aisha Schnellmann / January 14, 2021
Caregivers and teachers should work together in ‘educational partnerships’ It’s crucial to provide teachers with appropriate training and encourage involvement from all parents by Manuela Ulrich / November 12, 2020
Using digital tools to teach STEM could improve learning outcomes How well digital tools can help students learn maths and science also depends on the learning environment by Holly Cave / October 13, 2020
Do teaching assistants help students learn? Schools must provide training and resources to ensure teaching assistants make a positive impact on learning by Annie Brookman-Byrne / October 7, 2020
Academically at-risk children benefit from teachers’ emotional support How emotionally supportive classrooms help children navigate the many challenges of early adolescence by Aisha Schnellmann / September 29, 2020
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
“Teaching can make your heart beat faster” The emotional consequences of teacher-student interaction during a lesson by Monika Donker / June 29, 2020
Hidden talents in harsh conditions A five-minute animated explainer video by Willem Frankenhuis and Tania Jenkins / June 17, 2020
“The foundation for reading is laid starting at birth” Children should have contact with books and other written materials long before the start of school, says Kouider Mokhtari Interview by Laura Millmann / March 30, 2020
“Students should work more on an interdisciplinary project basis” Teacher Rolf Beck says digitalizing technology and design class in secondary school offers great potential for linking up math and crafts Interview by Caroline Smrstik Gentner / December 12, 2019
“Learning how to learn is the core of what we have to teach our students” Teacher Patrick Poscio devised a system to help students understand their own learning patterns and use that awareness to learn better Interview by Caroline Smrstik Gentner / December 6, 2019
Early childhood education and care practices across countries Detecting common barriers and development opportunities by Elizabeth A. Shuey / November 18, 2019