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Swedish teens now toe the line

March 9, 2013 in Society & Culture
The behaviour of Swedish 15-year-olds has improved since the mid-1990s – they're less likely now to skip school, steal or drink than they were in the past.

Neurotic and anxious students do better in school

February 5, 2013 in Society & Culture
Students who are motivated by a fear of failure need help – even when their grades are excellent. This kind of motivation will lead to stress and poorer mental health.

Computer games can improve teaching in schools

January 29, 2013 in Society & Culture
Computer games add challenges and a competitive element to school teaching and that can improve the learning experience for the pupils, provided that the teachers join in the fun.

Technological illiteracy can hurt patients and schoolchildren

December 19, 2012 in Society & Culture
New technology can cause more harm than good in schools and hospitals if teachers and nurses don’t fully know how to use it.

Big differences in Finnish and Norwegian teacher education

December 12, 2012 in Society & Culture
Finnish schools are frequently ranked as the best in the world, well ahead of their Nordic neighbors, despite cultural similarities. But Finland's secret and Norway's scourge may lie in each country's educational policy making.

Children who walk to school concentrate better

November 30, 2012 in Health
Children who walk or cycle to school rather than being driven by their parents have an increased power of concentration, and the effect of this ‘exercise’ lasts all morning.

Young students want to improve the daily lives of the elderly

November 9, 2012 in Society & Culture
A school project found an answer to old people's needs: let teenagers take the elderly on exursions.

ADHD linked to language problems

November 6, 2012 in Health
Most children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have language impairments too. These kids struggle to express themselves and understand the content of conversations.

Money won’t buy freedom from social inheritance

October 24, 2012 in Society & Culture
Children of social security recipients go on the dole; children of high school teachers go to university. But giving more money to socially disadvantaged families is not the solution.

Computers: a turn-off for teachers

October 8, 2012 in Society & Culture
Pupils lose out on using computers in school because of banal obstacles - such as flat batteries and a lack of electrical sockets.

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May 19, 2013 in Society & Culture
A Danish movie is nominated in Cannes for the third year running. New research shows that a nomination at one of the major European film festivals significantly boosts ticket sales in overseas cinemas. Festival hits are, however, far from guaranteed to be successful in Denmark.
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