Learning from experience
Two forms of apprehension intersect today: correlative thinking and resonance. The former mechanizes us, the latter brings us to life. What is the result? The future of pedagogy is taking shape.
Teaching children about economics
The world revolves around the trade of goods and services. Consequently, it seems essential to teach children the basics of economics. This can be done from early childhood and in stages. This way, they will learn to save and spend money wisely.
Teachers in the school of tomorrow
In the world of education, new ways of doing things, new social norms, new behaviors, new parents...
Virtual reality and vocational training: between promise and vertigo
What does the shift from situation-based to simulation-based training entail? Virtual reality simulations are revolutionizing training, enabling risk-free practice despite the complexity of the situations involved. But their widespread use raises questions: what effect will they have on knowledge, professions and professional identities? The challenge is to integrate them with discernment, so as to enrich experience without losing the meaning of work.
Consistency and feedback: two winning elements for quality assessment
Assessment is a thankless task, and its significance in terms of learning progression is often underestimated. Here are a few suggestions from a university educational consultant on how to move from basic summative assessment, which is sometimes akin to Russian roulette, to formative assessment, which motivates students.