Learning and Education Related Content
Closing the literacy gap via catch-up programmes in education
Andrea Welter, assistant head teacher from Pheasey Park Primary School, explains why successful catch-up programmes in education need to focus on closing the literacy gap.
Study: Boosting childhood literacy skills through Naptime
According to new research, early literacy skills in children aged between four and five can be boosted by daytime naps
People who take academic breaks less likely to continue studying
People who take academic breaks after high school are less likely to enrol in higher education – especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
85% of teachers in the Global South provided extra care for girls in education
Many teachers took on ‘humanitarian roles’ during COVID-19 school closures, aiming to improve girls’ education - as well as providing healthcare and safeguarding.
Students retain information even when watching lectures at double-speed
Students can still retain information when watching their lectures at up to twice the speed, as recorded lectures have expanded during the pandemic.
CO2 ventilation monitors to control COVID-19 in schools
In a new UK Government initiative to reduce the spread of COVID, schools across the UK have received CO2 monitors for better ventilation.
‘Guided’ play better for teaching children than direct instruction
Researchers find that play-based ‘guided’ learning through educational activities could be more beneficial for children’s development and skills.
Addressing diversity in UK secondary school history classes
Issues with diversity have occurred in school curriculums across the UK, but a national survey of teachers has noted history classes are incorporating more representation into their lessons.
Elevating the HE digital experience through student-centred design
Mark Picken, Managing Director of Content Design London, discusses how student-centred design can enhance universities digital offerings.
How COVID-19 is changing perceptions on apprenticeships and training
Jackie Denyer, MD and Founder, Professional Training Solutions, discusses why attitudes towards apprenticeships and training need to change after organisations realised that the UK workforce is ill-equipped to handle shortages, during the pandemic.
Mind the attainment gaps: What should “good” assessment look like?
Peter Collison, Head of Formative Assessment and School Platforms at RM, discusses what the education sector, and particularly the way in which the assess UK pupils, can do to eliminate attainment gaps in the UK.
Technical and Vocational Education and Training: Online learning revolution
Stewart Watts, VP EMEA at D2L, explores the current Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) revolution and how technology can support the education sector’s post-COVID recovery.
Breathing new life into outdoor education again
Nigel Miller, Group Managing Director at Active Learning Group, explores the importance of bringing outdoor education back after a long year indoors.
Digital learning management: Getting the most from your hybrid classroom
Nikolaos Nikou, Founder & CEO of Classter, explores how students, teachers and parents can get the most from their new hybrid classroom with digital learning management.
Struggling families will be given free book bags this summer
Hundreds of struggling families will be given free book bags this summer, thanks to the Reading Sparks programme.
2,820 secondary schools sign up to host summer schools
2,820 eligible secondary schools have signed up to host a summer school to help children catch up on lost learning time due to the pandemic.
Digital assessment could be the answer to closing the digital skills gap
Peter Collison, Head of Formative Assessment and School Platforms at RM, explores what the education sector can do to help reduce the gap between digital skills and demand.
Interactive touchscreen technology can improve student engagement
Nadav Avni, Chief Marketing Officer at Radix Technologies, discusses the benefits of interactive touchscreens for students including improving learning results and encouraging inclusivity.
Taught skills needed for the space sector
Mark Burchell, Emeritus Professor of Space Science, Centre for Astrophysics and Planetary Science, School of Physical Sciences, University of Kent, discusses the skills needed for the space sector and how HE is essential in contributing to this.
Universities bridging the digital divide through social mobility
Sean Lowry, Group Chief Technology Officer at Glide, explores the widening digital divide in the UK and how the end of lockdown will see increased social mobility, especially amongst young people who are applying for universities.