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Students benefit from grade repetitionStudents benefit from grade repetition

Many teachers and parents think that repetition is a good measure for those students who have not reached the objectives of the course. They say that they are students who

Videogames can boost violenceVideogames can boost violence

I find different opinions on the internet about the effects of violent video games in childhood. Some say it increases violence and others that it decreases it. Take a look

Cognitive flexibility develops earlier than previously thoughtCognitive flexibility develops earlier than previously thought

Cognitive flexibility has been measured as a unique characteristic in adult brains. However, scientists have less tools to assess cognitive flexibility during early infancy. A recent study has shown that

Writing collaboratively: elected or imposed, which is better?Writing collaboratively: elected or imposed, which is better?

This study set out to compare the nature of student-selected and teacher-assigned pairs while they were engaged in collaborative writing. The fact that students work in pairs or small groups

Early language exposure impact on later abilitiesEarly language exposure impact on later abilities

Children’s early language exposure affects their later language skills, cognitive abilities, and academic achievement, and large disparities in language exposure are associated with family socioeconomic status. However, there is little

Writing about science, social studies and mathematics helps students learn content betterWriting about science, social studies and mathematics helps students learn content better

When learners write about science, social studies and mathematics, this helps students to better learn the contents related to those topics. Graham, S., Kiuhara, S.A., & Mackay, M. (2020). The

Violence has a biological basisViolence has a biological basis

Relaxation improves learning and behaviorRelaxation improves learning and behavior

I have listened that thanks to the relaxations made in the classroom, students improve their behavior and their learning performance. Is it true?

School redistribution policies of immigrant students promote xenophobiaSchool redistribution policies of immigrant students promote xenophobia

There is scientific evidence demonstrating that school redistribution policies of immigrant students promote xenophobia. Campdepadrós, R.; Molina, S.; Ramis, M.; & de Botton, L. (2020). The Vic Model: From school redistribution

Massages among students in classrooms help them to be relaxedMassages among students in classrooms help them to be relaxed

Is it true that massages among students in classrooms help them to be relaxed and more prepared to work on the next task?