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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science

Futurum

Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science. THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE. We have to consider farmers’ motivators from a social science perspective,” says human geographer Dr Ray Chan. THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE. Published: May 25, 2022. says Aimee.

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To Serve All of Our Students, 'We Have to Do Something Different'

ED Surge

Similarly in schools, we put a lot of focus on giving all students the same thing (equality), and perhaps not enough on giving each student what they need (equity). And finally, sometimes it makes sense to set our local contexts aside and explore the universality of a particular content area such as math, or physics, or social science.

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Harnessing the power of music to improve mental health

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The Human Rights Act emphasises the need to provide equal opportunities for engagement in the arts,” says Gilles. Studying social sciences, health sciences, biology, medicine or engineering, as well as music itself, could lead to a career using music to improve people’s mental health and well-being.

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What is the Importance of STEM Education in Climate Change and Sustainability Education for Children?

Scientix

In order to reduce inequalities, STEM education can provide equal opportunities in education by providing technological opportunities that are accessible to everyone. This can make it easier for people of all ages to develop their STEM skills and apply for jobs in the STEM field.

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Cyber security for the AI age

Futurum

Burcu believes that it is vital for tomorrow’s cyber security professionals to understand not only the technical side of the challenge, but also human behaviour and social sciences. To my astonishment, my studies took me into the social sciences. I quickly learnt the problem of cyber security is not just technical.

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Our school approach in teaching sustainability

Scientix

Activities will be carried out to improve students’ social, emotional, analytical thinking, and creativity skills. Another project is in process: Gender Equality, Roma girls in education. We aimed to contribute and prohibit discrimination by promoting social life in an egalitarian form and contributing to social peace.

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Should universities use differential treatment to admit students?

Futurum

The idea that exam results should be assessed differently based on a student’s socio-economic background is known as differential treatment, and Emil is investigating whether such policies can improve equality and efficiency in education and labour markets. How does economics combine mathematics and social science?

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