Beyond academics

This research on teaching practices in Swedish schools reveals varying effects of teaching practices on students' academic success and mental well-being. The paper reviews the effects of three different teaching styles, teacher-centred, student-centred, and student-dominated. Teacher-centred is linked to better academic performance, while student-centred approaches are associated with both improved grades and reduced mental health issues. In contrast, student-dominated teaching methods, characterised by minimal teacher guidance, show weaker connections to academic achievement and mental health. These findings suggest that a balanced approach, combining teacher guidance with student autonomy, may be key to promoting both academic success and mental well-being in students.

Written by Cristian Bortes and Joanna Giota