AI Outperforms Students in Real-World “Turing Test”
Research at the University of Reading shows that AI-generated answers often evade detection in academic assessments and can outperform student responses, urging a global update…
Education News
Education is a comprehensive process of facilitating learning, acquiring knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits. Educational methods include teaching, training, storytelling, discussion, and directed research. Education frequently takes place under the guidance of educators, but learners can also educate themselves in a process called autodidactic learning. Formal education is typically divided into stages such as preschool, primary school, secondary school, and then college, university, or apprenticeship. The right to education has been recognized by the United Nations as a universal human right that should be free and compulsory for all primary education, with progressive availability of secondary and higher education.
When Science Questions Preschool Effectiveness
Evidence indicates varying success in current Early Care and Education programs, with some showing negative impacts, highlighting the necessity for rigorous research and improved program…
Reassessing Early Education: Startling Insights From a New Preschool Study
New review from Teachers College, Columbia University, University of Virginia, University of California-Irvine, and University of Delaware Reveals Varied Impact of Preschool Programs on Long-Term…
New Columbia Research Links Education to Slower Aging and a Longer Lifespan
Two years of education resulted in a 2-3 percent reduction in the rate of aging. Individuals involved in the Framingham Heart Study who attained higher…
What Is Science? Geneticist Sheds Light on Science’s True Nature With Occam’s Razor
Occam’s Razor, a principle suggesting that the simplest explanation that aligns with the facts should be chosen when confronted with multiple hypotheses, is more than…
Landmark Study: Every Year of Education Can Add Years to Your Life
Every additional year of education is estimated by scientists to reduce mortality by 2 percent. Education improves health and longevity for people of all ages,…
High Engagement, High Return: Education Experts Discover the Secret to Student Success
High engagement, high return. That’s the advice from education experts at the University of South Australia for teachers looking to improve student outcomes. In a new study conducted in…
New Research: Energy Production Is Powered by More Than Just Physics
Reframing power in terms of social and cultural dynamics enables students to actively participate in their communities. Large-scale energy generation endeavors are influenced equally by…
New Research: Higher Education Linked to Increased Risk of Depression and Anxiety
Young people who are in higher education in England exhibit a slightly higher risk of experiencing depression and anxiety compared to those not in higher…
Adult Education Classes Linked to 19% Lower Risk of Dementia
Middle-aged adults and seniors who participate in adult education reduce their risk of developing dementia conditions such as Alzheimer’s by 19% within five years. How…
Teaching in English Linked to Worse Results and More Drop-Outs
A new study from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden indicates that employing English for teaching in higher education…
Defying Expectations: Researchers Find Little Evidence of Cheating With Online, Unsupervised Exams
When Iowa State University transitioned from in-person to remote learning mid-spring semester in 2020, psychology professor Jason Chan was concerned. Would unsupervised, online exams unleash…
Stifled Success: “Significant” Language Barrier in Science Could Cost Countless Careers
An international survey led by the University of Queensland has quantified the cost of a “clear and significant” language barrier encountered by scientists who are…
The Hidden Cost of Boredom: The Silent Killer of Academic Performance
Boredom adversely impacts exam performance. Although we often associate boredom with various life scenarios, exams are typically not among them. Nevertheless, a groundbreaking study led…
No Child Left Behind – New Teaching Method Can Equalize Children’s Reading Skills
Instructing young kids in letter recognition and their corresponding sounds significantly enhances their reading skills. How proficient are children in recognizing letters and associating them…
The Hidden Fear Stalling Scientific Breakthroughs
Science is a collaborative effort. Our current knowledge stands as a testament to countless generations of scientists who have expanded upon the work of those…
The Modern Parent’s Dilemma: Top Concerns As Kids Head Back to School
Overuse of Social Media and Devices Top Parent Concerns As Kids Head Back to School Over half of parents are worried about mental health issues;…
Don’t Worry: New Research Indicates That Screen Time Doesn’t Negatively Impact Preschoolers’ Development
Negative impacts on some skills limited to high media use. New research indicates that screen time doesn’t appear to have overwhelmingly negative impacts on preschoolers’…