Education

The emergence of new technologies in agriculture is leading to an evolution in farming practices resulting in improved crop yields. This is having significant ecological benefits in terms of reducing chemical overuse, which causes water contamination and environmental damage to soil strength. The key factors that influence farmers’ adoption behaviour are resource endowment constraints, access … Read more

A range of factors push people away from rural areas. These include natural disasters that directly displace rural residents and forms of environmental degradation that lower the profitability of the natural environment and agriculture. Many scholars of late modernity have portrayed those who stay behind as inhabitants of traditional backwaters, detached from social change. However, … Read more

Providing children with the time and space for unstructured, self-directed imaginative play is one of the most important ingredients for fostering creativity. This needs to be combined with adequate supervision, guidance and resources. Despite research showing the life changing benefits of music education, 63 percent of Australian schools offer no classroom music. Thankfully, the Limestone … Read more

Indigenous peoples view education as a way to improve their social conditions and achieve self-determination. However, many education systems lack knowledge of Indigenous ways of learning. This gap can lead to poor outcomes for Indigenous students. Teachers should foster a respectful learning environment. They should also allow time for students to connect intellect, spirituality, and … Read more

E-learning can help students and teachers save time, money and energy. It can also make learning more accessible to people in remote areas or who have mobility challenges. The most important advantage of innovative e-learning is the reduction in travel costs and study expenses. Other advantages include good contact with academic teachers and the possibility … Read more