Many brain facts that we know are myths and are harmful to education. An example of this is the myth that our left and right brain have different properties. It supposes that everyone has a dominant brain hemisphere, which controls what we’re good at; the left is better at logic, while the right is better at creativity. This can lead to wasted potential, especially if teachers stop supporting a student struggling with a subject like math because they believe that the student is right-brained. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
