Social Science

There is Scant Empirical Support for the Effectiveness of Learner-Centered Teaching Strategies

There is Scant Empirical Support for the Effectiveness of Learner-Centered Teaching Strategies

According to new research, there is now just a dearth of conclusive evidence supporting the effectiveness of the much-promoted “learner-centered” method of instruction. The goal…
According to a Study, Some Kids are Terrific Friends to their Classmates Who have Communication Problems

According to a Study, Some Kids are Terrific Friends to their Classmates Who have Communication Problems

A study demonstrates that kids can be excellent friends to their peers who have difficulty speaking and expressing themselves. Linguistic barriers are not necessarily a…
Geoscientists Who Belong to Historically Marginalized Groups are More Likely to Encounter Discrimination at Work

Geoscientists Who Belong to Historically Marginalized Groups are More Likely to Encounter Discrimination at Work

Scientists of color, women, people with disabilities, and other groups historically excluded from geoscience careers are more likely than their colleagues to experience hostile and…
The Advantages of Commuting for One’s Mental Health that Remote Work Lacks

The Advantages of Commuting for One’s Mental Health that Remote Work Lacks

The typical commute time for most American workers is 26 minutes each way, or about an hour per day, with 7.7% of workers spending two…
At Times of Crisis, Our Connection to Nature is Crucial, a Researcher Claims

At Times of Crisis, Our Connection to Nature is Crucial, a Researcher Claims

Our daily lives are being negatively impacted by the socio-ecological crises. But, the urgently required societal shift toward sustainability has yet to materialize. How can…
Being Flexible at Work Could be the Key to Ending Gender Inequality

Being Flexible at Work Could be the Key to Ending Gender Inequality

Gender inequality refers to the unequal treatment and opportunities that exist between individuals of different genders, typically favoring men over women. It manifests in various…
According to Recent Research, University Students Who Attend Lectures in Person Achieve Superior Exam Outcomes

According to Recent Research, University Students Who Attend Lectures in Person Achieve Superior Exam Outcomes

According to recent research from the University of Bath School of Management, university students who participate in interactive seminars in person perform better on exams…
Economic Behavior Not Affected by Gender or Biological Sex, Research Finds

Economic Behavior Not Affected by Gender or Biological Sex, Research Finds

According to a recent study, birth gender and sex are less important in economic decision-making than previously believed. The first comparison of transgender and cisgender…
Why do Tiny Rural Communities Frequently Reject Newcomers Even When They are in Need of Them?

Why do Tiny Rural Communities Frequently Reject Newcomers Even When They are in Need of Them?

In rural social groupings, social identity was found to frequently impede development, resiliency, and acceptance of change. Locals are seen as the true residents and…
When their Financial Goals Match their Personality Qualities, People can Save More Money

When their Financial Goals Match their Personality Qualities, People can Save More Money

According to research presented at the American Psychological Association, people are more likely to save money if their savings goals are in line with their…
How Reducing Work Hours could Help Prevent a Climate Catastrophe

How Reducing Work Hours could Help Prevent a Climate Catastrophe

A developing trend toward a “degrowth” economy involves working fewer hours and creating less material goods in order to lower humanity’s carbon impact. Many people…
More Grocery Customers Might Make Unhealthy Decisions as a Result of Rising Prices

More Grocery Customers Might Make Unhealthy Decisions as a Result of Rising Prices

According to new research, rising supermarket costs may be inducing consumers to choose more unhealthy foods as a result of aggressive marketing strategies. According to…
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