When language and politics don't mix
Are language, nation, culture and politics related? Can one change one's language to enhance one's self-worth? How has the impact of colonialism affected the cultural and linguistic identity of nations? The issue of Ukraine is still on everyone's lips, so is it also experiencing a linguistic shift in these dark hours?
Imposter syndrome and empathy
A research on the link between empathy and impostor syndrome was recently published which attempts to demonstrate that "People who suffer from impostor syndrome show a higher than average capacity for empathy". What is the possible link between these two concepts?
Failure and reminiscence: two delicately linked concepts
Repeated reminiscence of the glorious or dark past can have a negative impact on the present and future, to the point where it can lead us to inaction. In this respect, it is necessary to know oneself, to personally understand the situation experienced, in order to envisage a change in the situation.
Effects of bonuses in education - not to think about
In situations where there is no single solution or stable context, we invest ourselves as long as the activity is important, interesting or gives us the impression of progress. Adding rewards only diminishes overall performance! Welcome to the 21st century.
Robustness in new ways of learning
What if the concept of robustness, put forward by biologist Olivier Hamant, were to become part of our way of thinking about pedagogy?