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Education
New approach to teaching computer science could broaden the subject’s appeal
Despite growing demand for computer science skills in professional careers and many...
UK students are abandoning language learning, so we’re looking for a more creative approach
There is a storm brewing for modern language education in the UK
Why Kurt Vonnegut’s advice to college graduates still matters today
Kurt Vonnegut didn’t deliver the famous “Wear Sunscreen” graduation speech published...
Kids cartoon characters that use AI to customize responses help children learn
When the main character of a kids TV show can both listen and respond to viewers...
Chinese vocational training program welcomed in Thailand
Natawut is a Thai employee of a plant under a Chinese refrigeration equipment supplier...
Luban Workshop: a bridge of cultural, people-to-people communication between China, foreign countries
Lu Ban is an ancient Chinese woodcraft master who represents the Chinese tradition...
Chinese enterprises make remarkable contributions to South Africa's industrialization
Wide and flat roads, orderly traffic flow, and neatly built factory facilities -...
Is college stressing you out? It could be the way your courses are designed
Stress is stopping students from enrolling in and staying in college
Empathy can be taught at school – and it can lead to more creative thinking
Most people think that empathy – the ability to put yourself in another person’s...
Too many digital distractions are eroding our ability to read deeply, and here’s how we can become aware of what’s happening — podcast
Staying focused on a single task for a long period of time is a growing concern
Maths that will help you as an adult: from baking a cake to asking for a pay rise
The prime minister, Rishi Sunak, has proposed that school pupils should continue...
Teachers change lives – but what makes a great teacher?
Excellent teachers can change our lives. Researchers have shown that good teachers...
Education gets more digital in China
The World Digital Education Conference was held in Beijing recently, where a series...
Free online courses could be a path to higher education in African countries but awareness is low
Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the largest regions in the world and has the lowest...
How spatial thinking could help children learn maths – and go on to use it in their careers
Do you struggle to visualise how to rotate your shoes so that they nest together...
Video gaming can bolster classroom learning, but not without teacher support
One highlight of my Grade 3 life was dying from dysentery at the hands of a video...