Psychological grit is over-rated as the key to retention in distance education: a South African study debunks the myth: PeopleImages / Getty Images Psychological grit has garnered a lot of interest in the last decade, particularly in the higher education arena. It’s typically defined as passion and perseverance for long-term goals. A great deal has …
Why aren’t children allowed to vote? An expert debunks the arguments against: Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock Most people think democracy is something that adults do and regard the prospect of children voting as too silly to even contemplate. In the early 20th century, many democracies began (ostensibly) operating with universal suffrage, ensuring voting rights …
China and Africa: Ethiopia case study debunks investment myths: Women workers sow children's underwear at a textile factory in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia. Photo by Kay Nietfeld/picture alliance via Getty Images Common perceptions about Chinese engagement in Africa are that it is one-dimensional and sometimes biased. One common problem with this perception is the seeming acceptance …