Teaching veterinary students in countries with limited resources can be tough. In Cambodia, the Royal University of Agriculture faced challenges in covering the 11 essential skills outlined by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). To tackle this, universities from the U. S. and New Zealan
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, schools around the world closed their doors, but not in Switzerland. A research study conducted from late 2021 to early 2022 looked into how Swiss teachers were handling the situation. It was a tough time for educators, with many feeling isolated and uncertain. Yet, t
Becoming a Master Clinical Teacher is no easy task. While there’s plenty of talk about what great clinical teachers do well, not much is said about the hurdles they face. Enter Threshold Concepts, a theory that helps spot the tricky parts of learning. By applying this theory, we can shine a light on
Imagine walking into your classroom one day, and suddenly, you're handed a check for $25, 000! That's exactly what happened to Ashley Davis, a math teacher at Central Intermediate School. The Milken Foundation, famous for celebrating top-notch educators, chose Ashley for her exceptional teaching and
Have you ever wondered why science textbooks mostly feature achievements by Western scientists? This is because science is deeply entwined with the histories of past empires, leading to a bias towards Western knowledge. Minoritised ethnicities are often underrepresented in science curricula. The pus
Have you ever wondered why learning Mandarin can be such a challenge? With China's growing influence worldwide, many people from non-Chinese countries are diving into the language. But teaching and learning this language isn't a walk in the park. In fact, it comes with a bunch of obstacles. To find
Imagine this: kindergarteners in Texas learning stories from the Bible along with math and reading. That’s what the Texas State Board of Education recently agreed to. The vote was tight – 8 to 7. Starting from the '25-'26 school year, public grade schools can choose to teach Bible-based lessons, lik
Teaching methods have evolved significantly in the past decade, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic pushed online learning to the forefront. Yet, the effectiveness of online teaching compared to traditional face-to-face methods remains uncertain. A recent study explored the impact of active parti
Have you ever wondered why it's so tough for new doctors to master ultrasound skills? Traditional training methods aren't always exciting, and it's a real challenge to get newbies up to speed. So, let's talk about a novel teaching method known as the step-by-step (SBS) approach. This method breaks d
Imagine learning science without exploring its fascinating history or debating its philosophical complexities. That was the focus of a recent conference at Boston University, backed by the National Science Foundation. Experts gathered to discuss how understanding the past and foundations of science
