Education
The unhealthy side of academic competition
While competitiveness amongst students can encourage more academic diligence, its darker side warrants more discussion.
12 December 2023, 00:00 AM
The curious case of study-with-me videos
Study-with-me videos are an interesting substitute that provide all the benefits of group study and none of the harm.
10 December 2023, 11:25 AM
Have universities figured out online learning?
There are many components of online learning that need to be further developed.
9 December 2023, 03:42 AM
The differences between the fields of Anthropology and Sociology
So, what sets Anthropology and Sociology apart? It is not just the subject matter but also the methodological approaches and ethical considerations.
7 December 2023, 09:29 AM
Are students still reeling from the pandemic?
Looking back, I realise the damage that those two years of home education had cost me across multiple domains, not just my mental health.
7 December 2023, 09:07 AM
The need for a clear research agenda
It goes beyond providing research funding and serves as a guiding framework, enabling the institutions to align research goals with broader national and global priorities.
4 December 2023, 03:00 AM
The alternatives to coaching in A levels
For most A level students in Dhaka, attending coaching classes is an immutable part of day-to-day life.
30 November 2023, 02:00 AM
Is it worthwhile to drop a semester?
The university experience is unquestionably enriching, but it also comes with a lot of pressure, starting with strict academic standards and extending to the arena of personal and social difficulties. The thought of dropping a semester presents a tempting window of escape in such a demanding setting.
26 November 2023, 10:26 AM
Curriculum and textbooks as weapons
Does “simplifying” the curriculum really guarantee that children will not be able to pace themselves in higher studies?
25 November 2023, 00:00 AM
The statistics that hide our poor education system
The enchantment of statistics should not blind us to the sobering truth.
17 November 2023, 14:30 PM
When should you pursue a Master’s degree?
There are some factors to consider when opting for a Master’s degree as opposed to going headfirst into the workforce.
16 November 2023, 08:31 AM
How political instability affects students
While online classes are necessary given the situation, they are not a cure.
16 November 2023, 00:00 AM
Ethics, happiness, and mental health for education
When a student is in a place of despair, on the brink of taking their own life, what does one do as a teacher?
12 November 2023, 00:07 AM
How effective is online education in the current political situation?
Considering the country’s volatile political situation and the consequent, sporadic school closures, a number of educational institutions have decided to operate online, and obviously, everyone has an opinion.
9 November 2023, 10:11 AM
The implications of grade boundaries on students
University grading scales are far more complicated, with numerous positive and negative grades alongside letter marks.
9 November 2023, 09:02 AM
More trees fall victim to development
Jahangirnagar University must protect its green campus
3 November 2023, 05:00 AM
How far ahead should you plan as a student?
As the years have passed, the wide majority of us have veered away from the map we plotted for ourselves.
2 November 2023, 09:42 AM
What to expect from a Communications degree
Communication entails more than just speaking and listening; it also entails crafting messages that resonate with a variety of audiences, understanding communicators' psychology, and staying current with new trends and technologies.
2 November 2023, 09:21 AM
Is education only about earning money?
We need a peak in social consciousness, and not just in our GDP.
28 October 2023, 03:00 AM
Is being part of a school club worth it?
Running a club might not be the dream for everyone, or as impactful in the long-term as we might hear.
26 October 2023, 13:36 PM