First demonstration of 'teaching' in non-human animals
Certain species of ant use a technique known as 'tandem running' to lead another ant from the nest to a food source. Signals between the two ants control both the speed and course of the run. It is believed to be the first time a demonstration of 'formal' teaching has been recognised in any non-human animal. This behaviour indicates that it could be the value of information, rather than th...TeachingBooks corrals AEP achievement award
The association, which has recognized achievement in supplemental educational resources for nearly three decades, honored <a href="http://www.teachingbooks.ne...TeachingBooks brings free K-12 resources to Wisconsin residents
MADISON - A free online collection of multimedia resources on children's books including audio of book readings and guides to books and authors has launched on a is a new servic...Teaching the immune system to fight diseases is the key to reducing childhood infections
Immunity refers to the natural ability of the body to fight against specific diseases. The development of this natural ability is to a certain extent dependent on exposure to agents that cause the disease.// On exposure to a pathogen, the body is capable of recognizing it the next time an infection occurs and combat it more effectively than the earlier exposure. This theory holds good...Teaching parents to deal with behavior problems in children
Children with serious behavior problems may be helped immensely// if their parents are taught effective parenting skills for these children. Researchers for the study said that in dealing with delinquency, or severe conduct disorder, it helps if parents can be involved in the training sessions and they are taught the interventions to use than correcting the children themselves....Interactive Video, Better Teaching Aid For Toddlers
Researchers at Vanderbilt University have found out what it is that can induce maximum learning amongst the tiny tots or toddlers age group.// Their finding has revealed that toddlers learn the maximum when they watch interactive videos , especially with characters they can associate with. The researchers conducted two experiments to better understand which type of video best-engaged to...Gap Exists between Medical School Teaching and Physician’s Practic
According to Victoria Jennings, Ph.D. and Helain Landy, M.D. of Georgetown University Medical Center physicians do not study the various methods of family //planning while they are in medical school. They published a paper in the Contemporary Obstetrics & Gynecology journal which pointed out to the gap that existed during the training period and its implications. Physicians play an impo...