Why is the USA behind in Math? Results of recent research explain that it has to do with the way we in America (and not in Waldorf schools) teach it! Read the post here.
Why Math Education in the U.S. Doesn’t Add Up Read More »
The following article by Dr. Peter Gray offers compelling research and insight into trends in children’s play in America. “The Decline of Play and the Rise of Psychopathology in Children and Adolescents” by Peter Gray was published in Volume 3, issue 4, of the Strong’s American Journal of Play, and is posted here with their
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In this TED talk, Dr. Peter Gray defines well the damage being done to children in the removal of play in their lives. He offers, too, good solutions for us to pursue to give children more playful time.
The decline of play | Peter Gray | TEDxNavesink Read More »
Lo and behold! Teenagers need more help from parents and teachers than we thought! Read More
What Teens Need Most From Their Parents Read More »
A Vanderbilt University professor questions the introduction of complex biological concepts to middle school children, not ready to receive them. . . Read More
Why pushing kids to learn too much too soon is counterproductive Read More »
The BBC reports on finding of the Organization for Economic Cooperation demonstrate that the best schools use little or no technology. Read the article here.
Computers ‘do not improve’ pupil results, says OECD Read More »
A Cambridge study demonstrates that one extra hour of TV a day reduces capacities in students. Read the article here.
Extra screen time ‘hits GCSE grades’ Read More »
Though the educational goals still seem to be focused on exam scores, this research from the London School of Economics demonstrates that cell phones are not helping students to concentrate and succeed. “The Guardian” gives a useful synopsis. Read the post here.
Mobile phone bans improve school exam results, research shows Read More »
Here’s a synopsis from “The Guardian” of research done my MIT in the use of electronic devices in classrooms. Read the post here.
Students who use digital devices in class ‘perform worse in exams’ Read More »
Gains and big losses in students’ brain capacity and thinking patterns when using electronic devices are reported in this research. Read the post here.
Screens vs. Print: Does Digital Reading Change How Students Get the Big Picture? Read More »
