Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Did you know that 50% of people with lifetime mental health problems first experience symptoms by the age of 14? Most of these cases have a stress-related background.  Stress in children may lead to deterioration of their mental health.  What’s more:  Teenage exam stress statistics show that more and more students want to know how…

Have you ever wondered how many students study abroad?  Worldwide, nearly five million students are enrolled in higher education institutions outside their country.  That’s huge! But it’s just one of the mind-blowing study abroad statistics we’ve prepared for you. The thing is: Students are increasingly aware of the many professional, social, and personal benefits of…

We’re all well aware that to get a quality high education, many UK students take up government student loans to cover general expenses like rent and tuition fees.  What’s more:  Student loans enable students from less well off families to pursue the course they like. So, it should come as no surprise that the student loan…

For decades, pedagogical attempts have been made to drive engagement among students when it comes to course materials. This struggle ended when scholars started asking and researching the right questions:  ‘What is active learning?’ Have you decided to transition to active learning but don’t know where to start?  We’ve got you covered! At Mark in…

Knowing how to write an academic cover letter is essential because it introduces you to an employer in academia. In fact, this one of the most important documents in the hiring process. If you’re interested in a teaching or research position at a university, you’ll have to send an academic covering letter along with your…

Whenever the school bell rings for PE, you’ll hear mixed reactions from the kids. It’s either frustrated groans or sighs of relief. Whichever the case, you can’t really downplay the benefits of exercise in school. Sports and education statistics tell us precisely that and more! That’s why most schools in the UK and worldwide conduct…

Members of the online generation, especially kids and teenagers, are hooked on the internet.  And for a good reason:  It opens up a vista of knowledge, entertainment, homework help, social networking, gaming, and many other fun activities.  This generation is a firm believer in the positive impact of AI, and there’s a thin divide between…

Ask any teacher who has dealt with young learners, and they will tell you that kids love to imitate each other and their role models. Kids also learn better and retain knowledge if they’re actively involved in the teaching process. So, what does that tell us about them? Kids are social learners. And continuous theorizing…

Today’s learners were born during the technological boom. And they’re growing up in a fast-paced world where information is created, shared, and consumed at higher rates than ever before. Learners spend much of their lives online, especially on social media. So, it’s no surprise that they’d like to be connected 24/7.  The best way to…

Having problems reading and writing, not being able to do basic mathс, poor coordination or the inability to tell time, and trouble following instructions or making sense of new concepts are all aspects of learning disabilities. Learning disability statistics for the UK show where the barriers lie to making the lives of people with learning…