Education

Should Parents Not Say ‘I’m So Proud of You’ or ‘Good Job’?

[ad_1] Most loving parents feel a natural desire to praise their children. Yet, there seems to be a backlash against praise recently, particularly on social media. One of my favorite comedians, Taylor Wolfe, highlighted the anti-praise movement in a viral…

A Visual Exploration Of Why Play Is Necessary For Learning

[ad_1] We make lasting connections through play, but the role of play in learning is an idea that continues to meet resistance. Part of the reason could be tone. We like our learning serious, intentional, and academic. This is reflected…

Stress Isn’t All Bad. Here’s When it Can Help

[ad_1] “We’re not passive receivers of stress,” Jamieson explains. “We’re active agents in actually making our own stress response.” Jamieson says the stress we feel during challenging situations can give us fuel to address the demands we face. For instance,…

Innovative Tips For Protecting Your Business Assets –

[ad_1] There are many obstacles to navigate when running a business. Challenges are around every corner, and one wrong move can cost you. But what if you could remove some of those risks, especially when protecting your business assets? Keeping…

Students Won’t Always Remember What They’ve Learned. Here’s How to Help.

[ad_1] However, when students lack the foundational knowledge that they might be able to relate to the new information provided, they may struggle  with getting to a good understanding of the material. Additionally, students who are pressed to memorize information…

The Benefits of Raising Hopeful Kids in Cynical Times

[ad_1] Zaki put it this way, “Optimism is us telling our kids, don’t worry, honey, it’s going to be fine. First, we can’t guarantee that because we don’t know what the future holds. Second, it leaves our kids on the…

50 Of The Most Inspirational Quotes About Life –

[ad_1] 50 Inspirational And Motivational Quotes by TeachThought Staff What are some of the most inspirational quotes about life? Well, that depends on what kind of inspiration you’re looking for. Life quotes range across the human condition, from suffering to…

What One State Learned After a Decade of Free Community College

[ad_1] Thirty-seven percent of students who stuck with the Promise scholarship program earned a two-year associate degree within three years, compared with only 11 percent of students who didn’t maintain eligibility, often because of incomplete financial aid paperwork, unfinished service…

What Is Learned Helplessness? –

[ad_1] by TeachThought Staff What is learned helplessness? Definition Learned helplessness is a psychological condition in which a person, after repeated failures or negative experiences, believes they have no control over situations’ outcomes and stops trying to improve or change…

How the First Letter of Your Last Name Can Affect Your Grades in College

[ad_1] The study is described in a 2024 draft paper posted on the website of SSRN, formerly known as the Social Science Research Network. It is currently undergoing revisions with the academic journal Management Science. The researchers detected grading bias…