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How stories with plot and characters help students master complex scientific concepts

A recent study found that storytelling reduces cognitive load and improves comprehension compared to traditional textbook texts.

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Bookshelf: "From the Secret Archives of the Russian School," Anatoly Tsirulnikov

A fascinating book about the history of Russian education from the 15th century to the present day.

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Bookshelf: "Pedagogy of Support" by Nina Mikhailova, Semyon Yusfin, and Natalia Kasitsyna

A book about how to develop subjectivity in children and adolescents, which will help them realize their potential in adulthood.

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Bookshelf: "The Poetics of Pedagogy," Laura McMack

A book about how to add free creativity to school lessons.

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Bookshelf: The Art of Systems Thinking by Ian McDermott and Joseph O'Connor

A book introducing readers to the fundamentals of systems theory and its application in various areas of life.

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Why Creative Activities Are Important: "Science Was Invented by a Mind Shaped by Art"

The Vice-Rector of the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music discusses how art develops our thinking.

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New Book: "Education, Upbringing, and Science in Renaissance Culture"

A collection of scholarly articles and historical documents on how the humanistic ideas of the Renaissance influenced pedagogy and attitudes toward knowledge.

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Lessons of the Year: What Education Professionals Learned (and Learned!) in 2024

What did those who design learning, teach, and manage methodological teams learn this past year? Education professionals shared this and their lessons from the year.

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New Book: "Growth Culture," by Mary Murphy

This book is about how to develop a culture of thinking with a focus on continuous development – ​​within a team of employees, in a classroom, or in a lecture hall.

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"What should I become?": Why this question is difficult to answer now and how to choose a profession then

We spoke about this with one of Russia's leading education researchers.

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What is natural history and what subjects has it evolved into?

In 19th-century gymnasiums, there was a subject called "natural history." What was it and where did it go?

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Who opened progressive schools for ordinary people in pre-revolutionary Russia?

We'll share three examples of surprisingly unconventional educational institutions created by enthusiasts.