The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Now, the number of college students graduating with a humanities major has fallen for the eighth straight year to under 200,000 degrees in 2020, according to federal data from t he Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Fewer than one in 10 college graduates obtained humanities degrees in 2020, down 25 percent since 2012.

Humanities 143

Humanities Economics History Psychology 143

A Psychology Teacher Writes

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Self-determination theory (eg Ryan & Deci, 2020) suggests that the key drivers of intrinsic motivation are competence (feeling capable at something), autonomy (feeling a sense of control in our choices) and relatedness (feeling a sense of belonging and connection to others). Enser, M. & & Enser, Z. The CPD Curriculum. Sims, S. &

Professional Development 130

Professional Development Psychology Teaching Classroom Management 130

The Hechinger Report

MAY 5, 2022

More recently, in 2020, the University of Texas at Austin’s Charles A. In fact, admissions officers say students who wish to gain admission to competitive universities often feel compelled to take the course, even if they intend to major in social science or humanities.

High School 117

High School K-12 Social Science Political Science 117

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 9, 2023

According to the most recent data from 2020-21 school year, two thirds of the 7 million students with disabilities who receive special education services spent 80 percent or more of their time in traditional classrooms. Overall, students didn’t benefit academically, psychologically or socially from the practice.

Research 138

Research Education Advocacy Psychology 138

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 2, 2021

And even if adults try to hide it, that stress trickles down to children and affects how they do academically, psychologically and emotionally. Lisa Sanetti, a professor of educational psychology at the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut, said recent research shows adult stress affects children’s bodies.

Psychology 141

Psychology High School Teaching Humanities 141

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Writing-to-learn activities incorporated in math, science, and social science improved the quality of learning in those subjects (Graham, Kiuhara & MacKay, 2020). The Effects of Writing on Learning in Science, Social Studies, and Mathematics: A Meta-Analysis. Graham, S., & Hebert, M. Kiuhara, S.

K-12 103

K-12 Psychology Social Science Social Studies 103