Learning5 min«Many topics have nothing to do with everyday life»What schoolchildren want: more movement in lessons, coordinated homework, relaxed teachers and practical topics.
Learning33 minRethinking schools: Answers to the 20 most important questionsWhat makes a good teacher? How does school work in the age of AI? We answer the most pressing questions about the future of school.
Learning3 min«People want too much at school today»Four parents share their criticism and praise of the school. From pressure to perform and integration to positive developments.
Learning3 min«Our school model no longer fits this society»Three teachers and a headteacher talk about the challenges in their profession and how they deal with them.
Development2 min«We learn the most from mistakes»According to developmental psychologist Claudia Roebers, it takes all our cognitive reserves to make good decisions.
Development8 minWhen can a child start making decisions?It is important that children make their own decisions - but depending on their age, they may not yet be cognitively capable of doing so.
Learning6 minIs individualised learning even possible at primary school?Supporting a child according to their abilities: What does this mean and can Curriculum 21 enable individualised learning?
Learning7 minAt school, the child is at the centre, not the parentsIn principle, it is a good thing for parents to seek dialogue with the school - as long as they do not overstep their authority.
Learning8 minAt home in the school buildingWhether children enjoy going to school also depends on the rooms and the atmosphere they find there. Why little attention is paid to school building construction.
Learning6 minParents' evening: more than just a compulsory eventTeachers today exchange information digitally. Nevertheless, the parents' evening remains important - provided it is used correctly.
Learning6 minStress strains the relationship between teachers and studentsTeachers are also under increasing pressure. This affects their relationship with their students - an important protective factor against stress.
Learning6 minWhat makes a good teacher?A good teacher is crucial to ensuring that pupils enjoy going to school and learn a lot there.
Learning6 minIt all depends on the valuesParents think it is important that their child learns values such as respect, tolerance and team spirit in class. How can the school teach this?
Bullying8 minWhat should I do if my child is being teased?If a child is exposed to teasing or even bullying, they may behave differently. This depends very much on their personality.
Learning7 minHomework - the relationship with the child comes firstMany parents say that homework is a burden for their child. With these tips, learning at home will be a success.
Bullying3 min«When Colin was sent to the psychiatric ward, I cried»Colin didn't want to go to school for weeks. He and his mum talk about how they experienced this time and what helped them.
Education4 min5 tips against school frustrationSchool psychologist Matthias Obrist explains what parents should look out for if their child no longer wants to go to school.
Health2 minSchool anxiety: «I already felt sick at home in the morning»What do you do when your child is so scared that they no longer want to go to school? A girl and her father explain how it came about.
Health3 min«The fears took place in Tom's head»Tom, 13, no longer wanted to go to school - for fear of being teased. A time-out offer helped him.
Health16 minWhen school becomes tortureAnxiety is an increasingly common factor in school absenteeism. How should teachers react? And how can parents strengthen their child?
Columns2 minSchool anxiety: Our topic in AprilMore and more children are refusing to go to school - not because they don't want to, but out of fear. Why this is the case and how parents can best respond.
Learning6 minWhat parents hope for from a public schoolLess than five per cent of Swiss pupils attend a private learning institution. However, the majority of parents can imagine sending their child there.
Learning6 minCareer disadvantage at homeAlthough Switzerland has a permeable education system, children's social background is the main factor that determines their school career.
Education7 minWhere there are children, there is noiseChildren scream, laugh and run around - and annoy those around them. Experts give tips on how parents can deal with the high noise levels.
