Adolescence (typically ages 10 to 19) is a crucial developmental period characterized by rapid cognitive, emotional, and social growth (APA, 2018). During this stage, teenagers navigate increasing demands for independence, identity formation, and academic development. Our research explores how incorporating play-based learning (PBL) into secondary education can fundamentally transform the classroom to meet adolescents' core psychological needs and strengthen vital teacher-stu

This study design aims to explore Indonesian adolescents’ awareness of the risks associated with TikTok, using focus group discussions to understand how they perceive and navigate both immediate and cumulative dangers, such as privacy issues, addiction, and mental health effects. It aims to fill a research gap by examining not just the risks themselves but also how adolescents learn about them and the factors influencing their awareness. 1. INTRODUCTION  TikTok has rapidly

“Media plays a significant role in our lives. The world of news has undergone a  fundamental change in both scope and content.” (Merkki Museo, Helsinki)  Introduction  Europe has long navigated complex challenges, but today, the continent faces a climate of  growing tension fuelled by issues such as immigration and climate change. This is not just another  European situation; it is happening globally. Amplifying these tensions is the pervasive spread of  propaganda, which h

We’ve all struggled to recall a foreign word we just learned and wished we had grown up speaking the language instead. Why does learning a second language during childhood seem easier than now? The well-known "critical period hypothesis" theory suggests that children acquire second languages more easily than adults due to their greater neural plasticity (Kuhl, 2010). However, recent research from MIT shows that individuals can still speak like native speakers until early adul

Today we visited Nuuksio National Park during the break between periods 1 and 2. It was really nice to unwind and escape into nature for a while with everyone! Dates of the event: 22.10.2025 Links to the photos of the event: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10j_gSmbRMgpEZmuFuRmRzBtbpkLAXMUf?usp=sharing

About Me My name is Dominga, I am a Chilean Primary School teacher. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in General Pedagogy from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of teaching in diverse educational settings. I began my career at an Indigenous school in Southern Chile, spending a year immersed in a rural and culturally rich environment. Later, I taught for five years at CREE Cerro Navia in Santiago, covering core subjects