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Confidence & Resilience: A Recipe for Success

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Having a “growth mindset” is a key element of KneoWorld’s pedagogy and one that underpins their programs. It explores the notion that in order to develop and grow, one needs to feel positive and confident. There is a clear connection between learning outcomes and emotional wellbeing. But is this something that comes naturally, or is … Read more

Breaking down barriers: Making an equitable difference to your students

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Equity in education is important to understand. This shift in pedagogy requires children, educators, and their families to work together to make sure no one gets left behind. It insists we change our way of thinking, value every child, and challenge social injustices. Traditional methods of learning are usually linear, aimed at filling children with … Read more

Creating a Positive Environment for Home Learning

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Have you ever attempted to sit down and wrap a gift at a messy dinner table? Perhaps you have some unopened letters on there, or some birthday party invites that need to go up on the fridge. A small person might have spilled some water, or condiments are leftover from last night’s dinner. It is … Read more

Educational Equity. Embedding It Into Your Teaching Practices.

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A recent social media post highlighted the difference between equality and equity.  Imagine this scenario. Louis, a 5-year-old child goes to his teacher after falling over and asks for a band-aid for his scraped knee. No problem, all fixed. Sarah, another child in the same class, accidentally hurts her finger. The teacher offers her a band-aid for … Read more

Full STEM ahead. Learning for the future

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Have you heard of the term ‘STEM’? Do you know what it means and how to implement it into your everyday learning? STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. It’s sometimes known as STEAM, with Arts added in as well. While STEM is not a stand-alone subject, the combination of these subjects … Read more

Considering Home-Schooling? How to Make it Work for You and Your Family.

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According to the United States Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, at least 3.3 million American families have chosen to exclusively home-school their children. Whether by choice or due to living in remote areas, these families and others around the world, are teaching their children in the comfort of their own home. During the pandemic and … Read more

Dr Monica Carr Research Scientist

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Dr. Monica E. Carr

  • Research Fellow – The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
  • Member Board of Directors – Genesis SPED Singapore
  • Consulting Editor – Preventing School Failure, Taylor & Francis

EVIDENCE SUPPORTS USE OF KNEOWORLD GAME-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM

Monash University recently completed its pilot study using robust methodology based on the United States Department of Education research standards, What Works Clearinghouse (WWC).

Two questions were answered during this mixed methods research study:

  • What impact does KneoWorld have on students’ task engagement and behavior?
  • How do students and pedagogical experts rate the usefulness of KneoWorld?

The answers were significant and positive:

  • Students exhibited high and extremely high rates of time on task (engagement).
  • Students demonstrated highly appropriate social skills.
  • Students displayed highly appropriate behavior.
  • Experts confirm KneoWorld is beneficial in the classroom.

The study’s population consisted of students attending an alternate school. Most of these students were diagnosed with ADHD, ASD, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Students attend this school because they are precluded from participating in a mainstream classroom due to the severity of their behavior and/or social challenges.

Further, the study was done at the end of each school day when attention levels are at the lowest point. This demonstrates how highly effective KneoWorld is under the most challenging of conditions. Read the study in its entirety here.