Education And Psychology
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GRE may be poor predictor of science success: study
Since it was created in 1949, the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) has been one of the most widely used requirements for admission to U.S. graduate schools. As a predictor of performance and success in graduate school, however, the exam is not without its critics. Read MoreJan 19, 2017
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Study finds Common Core’s take on fractions is on target
²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ using a computer game concludes teaching fractions on a number line is highly effective. Read MoreDec 12, 2016
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Type of psychotherapy matters in treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
A new study has found that the type of psychotherapy used to treat the gastrointestinal disorder irritable bowel syndrome makes a difference in improving patients' daily functioning. Read MoreDec 12, 2016
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Early math knowledge related to later achievement
Findings will inform educators and school administrators developing curricula for the early years. Read MoreDec 6, 2016
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Finally, a type of face that men recognize better than women
A study finds men are better at recognizing Transformer faces while women are better at recognizing Barbie faces, supporting the theory that we're more likely to recognize what we're used to seeing. Read MoreNov 16, 2016
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Spending more on pre-K doesn’t guarantee success: Report
Many U.S. states have been quick to invest in pre-k without a clear strategy for success. Read MoreOct 25, 2016
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²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ and TN Department of Education partner to support school improvement
The Tennessee Education ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ Alliance will carry out research with clear, practical implications for the state’s key education strategies. Read MoreOct 20, 2016
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Today’s self-taught typists almost as fast as touch typists – as long as they can see the keyboard
Sometimes you can't improve on a classic method: Touch typing is still the fastest. Read MoreOct 18, 2016
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MEDIA ADVISORY: ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ, TDOE to launch new research alliance
The Tennessee Education ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ Alliance will be rolled out at an Oct. 20 reception. Read MoreOct 4, 2016
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Study: Alternatively certified teachers more likely to leave
Alternatively certified teachers are more likely to leave the profession than traditionally certified teachers, according to a new study. Read MoreSep 26, 2016
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Pyramid Model could reduce preschool expulsion rate
Preschoolers are expelled for behavior problems at three times the rate of school-age children. Read MoreSep 26, 2016
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Study: Self-explanations don’t always enhance math learning
New research from ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ’s Peabody College looks at the constraints of a popular teaching practice. Read MoreAug 26, 2016
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A little spark for sharper sight
Stimulating the brain with a mild electrical current can temporarily sharpen vision without glasses or contacts, ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ University researchers have found. (But please don't try this at home.) Read MoreJun 30, 2016
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²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ education faculty featured at AERA annual meeting
The latest research will be presented by faculty from ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ’s Peabody College at the American Educational ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ Association’s annual meeting. Read MoreApr 7, 2016
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When it comes to teaching toddlers, there’s no such thing as one size fits all.
Apr 6, 2016
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Black college students face hidden mental health crisis
Black students are complimented for having "grit," while their mental health concerns go undetected. Read MoreDec 30, 2015
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Quality early-grade teachers key to maximize pre-K benefits
Preschool alone is not the silver bullet to end poverty or close achievement gaps. Read MoreDec 30, 2015
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Psychotherapies have long-term benefit for those suffering from irritable bowel syndrome
A new meta-analysis has found that the beneficial effects of using psychological therapy to treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome are not only short term but are also long lasting. Read MoreDec 28, 2015
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Interpreting ambiguous visual information is surprisingly low level brain function
When faced with ambiguous visual information, it is the visual processing areas of the brain that choose between the competing impressions, not the higher levels of the brain as previously thought. Read MoreOct 7, 2015
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Scientific literature overstates psychotherapy’s effectiveness in treating depression
New analysis shows that the scientific literature paints an overly rosy picture of the efficacy of psychotherapy for depression comparable to the bias previously found in reports of treatments with antidepressant drugs. Read MoreSep 30, 2015