A New Take on Discipling Schoolchildren… Or Not
Razi Berry A study examining Japanese schools’ hands-off approach when children fight showed it could create opportunities for autonomy and encourage ownership of solutions, suggesting a new strategy in handling kids squabbles in other countries. Called mimamoru, the pedagogical strategy is a portmanteau of the Japanese words mi, meaning watch, and mamoru, meaning guard or […]
Importance of Learning ‘Slang’ When Studying a New Language
Razi Berry Experts say English slang and regional dialect should not be banned from classrooms but when you’re getting to grips with a second language how helpful is it to learn non-standard lingo? Very, says Sascha Stollhans, of the Department of Languages and Cultures at Lancaster University, who argues that standardized language norms are artificial […]
When Educating Public, Make Sure Social Post Language Matches Pictures
Razi Berry When using social media to nudge people toward safe and healthy behaviors, it’s critical to make sure the words match the pictures, according to a new study. After looking at social media posts, parents of young children were better able to recall safety messages such as how to put a baby safely to […]
Study Links Math and Musical Ability
Razi Berry Music educator Martin J. Bergee thought that if he could just control his study for the myriad factors that might have influenced previous ones — race, income, education, etc. — he could disprove the notion of a link between students’ musical and mathematical achievement. Nope. His new study,”Multilevel Models of the Relationship Between […]
UNICEF Weighs in on State of Children’s Diets Worldwide
Razi Berry An alarmingly high number of children are suffering the consequences of poor diets and a food system that is failing them, UNICEF warned today in a new report on children, food and nutrition. Children, food and nutrition finds that at least 1 in 3 children under five is either undernourished or overweight The […]
Is Naturopathic Medicine Safe?
Dr. Matthew Strickland Before starting a career in naturopathic medicine, you may be wondering “Is naturopathic medicine safe?” The following article describes the education, insurance rates, and studies on naturopathic medicine that answers that question. Naturopathic Medical Education Every licensed naturopathic doctor had to go through a rigorous four year science-based medical education at one […]
What is Scope of Practice?
Shawn Peters Scope of Practice for Naturopathic Doctor’s in Canada The scope of practice for naturopathic doctors (ND) in Canada differs from province to province, as health care is regulated provincially. What determines the scope of practice for an ND as well as the regulation of terms, such as “Naturopathic Doctor”, are the provincial regulations […]
Tips for Applying to ND School
JoAnn Yanez, Executive Director of the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) EXCITING! So you’ve decided to become an ND! Now comes the application process. Where do I start? What major should I choose? What will make me a stronger candidate? All common things prospective students ask us here at the Association of Accredited […]