Tag: school

Study suggests music helps improve children’s attitudes towards their peers with autism

From the University of Surrey press release: Collaborative music lessons in schools improve the attitudes of pupils towards their peers with autism, a new study in the journal Autism reports. Led by… Read more »

Study suggests celebrating positives improves classroom behavior and mental health

From the University of Exeter press release: Training teachers to focus their attention on positive conduct and to avoid jumping to correct minor disruption improves child behaviour, concentration and mental… Read more »

Study links narcissism to increased achievement at school

From the Queen’s University Belfast press release: A researcher at Queen’s University Belfast suggests that the growing rate of narcissism in society could be linked with school achievement. Dr Kostas… Read more »

Study suggests childhood sibling dynamics may predict differences in college education

From the Penn State press release: The effects of sibling relationships may go beyond childhood bickering and bonding, according to Penn State researchers who found that these relationships may predict… Read more »

Study suggests popular ‘growth mindset’ educational interventions aren’t very effective

From the Michigan State University press release: A new study co-authored by researchers at Michigan State University and Case Western Reserve University found that “growth mindset interventions,” or programs that… Read more »

Study suggests children’s language skills affect academic performance

From the University of Washington press release: Research shows that the more skills children bring with them to kindergarten — in basic math, reading, even friendship and cooperation — the… Read more »

Study suggests teacher hostility can damage children’s learning potential

From the Taylor & Francis Group press release: Teachers who antagonize their students by belittling them, showing favoritism, or criticizing their contributions can damage their learning potential, a new study… Read more »