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Nudging is a behaviour change strategy increasingly used in education to address challenges like student attendance, teaching practices, parental and caregiver engagement, and cultural attitudes. Nudges leverage concise messages at strategic decision points to influence behaviour towards desired outcomes. The essential purpose of a nudge is to encourage people to change their behaviour in response to a particular problem.
The Global Education Evidence Advisory Panel (GEEAP) classified “giving information on the benefits, costs, and quality of education to parents, caregivers, and children,” as one of three ‘Great Buys’ However, the effectiveness of nudging interventions varies greatly depending on contextual conditions and target population. Read on to learn more.
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Koomar, S. (2024). What is “Nudging” and How Does it Change Behaviour in Education? [Learning Brief]. EdTech Hub. https://doi.org/10.53832/edtechhub.1011
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