Anti-bullying program reduces malicious gossip on school playgrounds
Elementary school students who participated in a three-month anti-bullying program in Seattle schools showed a 72 percent decrease in malicious gossip.
Elementary school students who participated in a three-month anti-bullying program in Seattle schools showed a 72 percent decrease in malicious gossip.
Social Sciences
Jan 3, 2011
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Most high-school students participating in a new study on academic honesty say they have cheated on tests and homework - and, in some alarming cases, say they don't consider certain types of cheating out of line.
Social Sciences
May 11, 2010
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Poring over the works of Dr. Seuss, the adventures of the Bernstain Bears or exploring the worlds of Hans Christian Andersen with a child has always been a great parent-child bonding exercise.
Social Sciences
Feb 16, 2010
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Gifted youths already know what they want to be when they grow up. They usually choose to study applied sciences, but when they are asked why they made their choices, they are not able to explain.
Social Sciences
Mar 3, 2009
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When I teach research methods, a major focus is peer review. As a process, peer review evaluates academic papers for their quality, integrity and impact on a field, largely shaping what scientists accept as "knowledge." By ...
Social Sciences
Feb 6, 2024
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Combined storytelling and movement lessons delivered by teachers can improve language and gross-motor skills in young children, according to a new study by psychology and sport science experts at Nottingham Trent University ...
Education
Jan 19, 2024
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One of the top priorities of the Universities Accord process it to improve access to university in Australia, particularly for those from underrepresented groups.
Social Sciences
Nov 17, 2023
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When a person attempts to express their thoughts in writing, they use a series of cognitive functions like working memory to access words and ideas they want to convey, phonological awareness of concepts such as syntax and ...
Education
Oct 17, 2023
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College students are often urged to "find" their passion, but such advice could discourage them from exploring other disciplines or developing new skills if they feel their passion or interests have already been "found." ...
Education
Jun 7, 2023
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Schools are an obvious place to do mental health work with young people. This is important, as about one in seven young Australians are diagnosed with a mental illness. This includes issues like psychological distress, anxiety, ...
Social Sciences
Mar 28, 2023
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