Stepan Kment
@skment.eu
Senior Consultant at ICF working with @ec.europa.eu to improve equity in education 📚 | Previously helped 85k+ refugee & Roma students with @paqresearch.cz colleagues | Cambridge, UCL Alumn | Views shared my own | Social mobility; Curriculum & Knowledge🔎
Pinned
Stepan Kment
@skment.eu
· Nov 25
Interested in social sciences or sociology and its strands in particular? Follow my new feed at bsky.app/profile/did:.... 🙂 I’m still improving the algorithm, but SO MANY good posts are getting captured already.
The analyses revealed no significant effects of social media abstinence interventions on positive affect, negative affect, or life satisfaction. Relationships between social media abstinence duration and the three outcomes were also non-significant.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The effects of social media abstinence on affective well-being and life satisfaction: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - The effects of social media abstinence on affective well-being and life satisfaction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
www.nature.com
August 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The analyses revealed no significant effects of social media abstinence interventions on positive affect, negative affect, or life satisfaction. Relationships between social media abstinence duration and the three outcomes were also non-significant.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
“The oft repeated call for "teacher autonomy" confuses licence with liberty. Autonomy in teaching cannot mean doing whatever irrespective of outcomes. Professionals are accountable to something larger. In medicine, law, or aviation, practice is bounded by evidence. Why should education be exempt?”
The science of learning, drawing from cog psy, neuroscience, education, and design, offers probabilistic insights into effective instructional strategies. It is wrong when ideologies are misrepresenting the science as dogmatic or ignoring evidence.
carlhendrick.substack.com/p/defending-...
carlhendrick.substack.com/p/defending-...
Defending the Science of Learning
Effective Instruction isn’t a matter of chance, but of design.
carlhendrick.substack.com
June 8, 2025 at 10:10 AM
“The oft repeated call for "teacher autonomy" confuses licence with liberty. Autonomy in teaching cannot mean doing whatever irrespective of outcomes. Professionals are accountable to something larger. In medicine, law, or aviation, practice is bounded by evidence. Why should education be exempt?”
The science of learning, drawing from cog psy, neuroscience, education, and design, offers probabilistic insights into effective instructional strategies. It is wrong when ideologies are misrepresenting the science as dogmatic or ignoring evidence.
carlhendrick.substack.com/p/defending-...
carlhendrick.substack.com/p/defending-...
Defending the Science of Learning
Effective Instruction isn’t a matter of chance, but of design.
carlhendrick.substack.com
June 8, 2025 at 9:51 AM
The science of learning, drawing from cog psy, neuroscience, education, and design, offers probabilistic insights into effective instructional strategies. It is wrong when ideologies are misrepresenting the science as dogmatic or ignoring evidence.
carlhendrick.substack.com/p/defending-...
carlhendrick.substack.com/p/defending-...
Reposted by Stepan Kment
Check out the latest issue of Sociological Insights for Development Policy, an open source journal publishing policy briefs.
The briefs shed problem-solving light on development during a pivotal turn in world history.
Please share them with your networks.
#sociology
The briefs shed problem-solving light on development during a pivotal turn in world history.
Please share them with your networks.
#sociology
Sociological Insights for Development Policy
The purpose of Sociological Insights for Development Policy is not only to raise awareness of the thought-provoking research being done by members of our section, but also to strengthen engagement …
sociologyofdevelopment.com
June 7, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Check out the latest issue of Sociological Insights for Development Policy, an open source journal publishing policy briefs.
The briefs shed problem-solving light on development during a pivotal turn in world history.
Please share them with your networks.
#sociology
The briefs shed problem-solving light on development during a pivotal turn in world history.
Please share them with your networks.
#sociology
As much as I dislike the politics and fearmongering of Tommy Robinson, the law should protect the rights of all customers to be served regardless of their beliefs. If not, this will be, especially when an "anti-estamblishment" party rules, a very slippery slope. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hawksmoor asked Tommy Robinson to leave after staff 'felt uncomfortable'
A London steakhouse says staff and guests felt uncomfortable and complained about the far-right anti-Islam activist.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
As much as I dislike the politics and fearmongering of Tommy Robinson, the law should protect the rights of all customers to be served regardless of their beliefs. If not, this will be, especially when an "anti-estamblishment" party rules, a very slippery slope. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
“Our findings indicate that over-reliance stemming from ethical issues of AI impacts cognitive abilities, as individuals increasingly favor fast and optimal solutions over slow ones constrained by practicality.”
slejournal.springeropen.com/articles/10....
slejournal.springeropen.com/articles/10....
The effects of over-reliance on AI dialogue systems on students' cognitive abilities: a systematic review - Smart Learning Environments
The growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) dialogue systems within educational and research settings highlights the importance of learning aids. Despite examination of the ethical concern...
slejournal.springeropen.com
May 1, 2025 at 8:33 AM
“Our findings indicate that over-reliance stemming from ethical issues of AI impacts cognitive abilities, as individuals increasingly favor fast and optimal solutions over slow ones constrained by practicality.”
slejournal.springeropen.com/articles/10....
slejournal.springeropen.com/articles/10....
Reposted by Stepan Kment
The other big news out of government today is the publication of the interim report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review of education in England.
The report suggests 'evolution' not 'revolution' of current systems and identifies 4 areas for more work:
1) Ensuring high standards for all
1/2
The report suggests 'evolution' not 'revolution' of current systems and identifies 4 areas for more work:
1) Ensuring high standards for all
1/2
Curriculum and Assessment Review publishes interim findings
Becky Francis and review team publish their initial findings and set out the next phase of work which will focus on four key areas.
www.gov.uk
March 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The other big news out of government today is the publication of the interim report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review of education in England.
The report suggests 'evolution' not 'revolution' of current systems and identifies 4 areas for more work:
1) Ensuring high standards for all
1/2
The report suggests 'evolution' not 'revolution' of current systems and identifies 4 areas for more work:
1) Ensuring high standards for all
1/2
Reposted by Stepan Kment
Delighted to reveal the hard-hitting paperback cover for my book, THE LIE OF THE LAND - an exposé of what the 'custodians of the countryside' have done to nature in Britain.
The paperback's out 8th May - order yours here: lnkfi.re/JhxHno
More upcoming talks here & details below: lnkfi.re/PkfOhd 🧵
The paperback's out 8th May - order yours here: lnkfi.re/JhxHno
More upcoming talks here & details below: lnkfi.re/PkfOhd 🧵
March 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Delighted to reveal the hard-hitting paperback cover for my book, THE LIE OF THE LAND - an exposé of what the 'custodians of the countryside' have done to nature in Britain.
The paperback's out 8th May - order yours here: lnkfi.re/JhxHno
More upcoming talks here & details below: lnkfi.re/PkfOhd 🧵
The paperback's out 8th May - order yours here: lnkfi.re/JhxHno
More upcoming talks here & details below: lnkfi.re/PkfOhd 🧵
According to new analysis by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) - which looked at pupil performance after the Covid-19 pandemic - children from the lowest income families are now up to 19 months behind peers by the time they are 16 years old.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Poorest children missing more school and further behind after Covid, study says
Those from the lowest income families are now up to 19 months behind peers by the age of 16.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 17, 2025 at 12:39 PM
According to new analysis by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) - which looked at pupil performance after the Covid-19 pandemic - children from the lowest income families are now up to 19 months behind peers by the time they are 16 years old.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reposted by Stepan Kment
New Publication 🚨
Why are contemporary societies increasingly looking to private companies to solve climate change? In my latest article, I analyze the rise of green tech firms and the cultural operations driving this shift. Out now in @jcultecon.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Why are contemporary societies increasingly looking to private companies to solve climate change? In my latest article, I analyze the rise of green tech firms and the cultural operations driving this shift. Out now in @jcultecon.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Global warming as investment climate: green tech and the translation of needs
Climate change is not only altering temperatures but also the very composition of the economic field. So-called ‘green tech firms’ are successfully claiming new jurisdictional task areas related to...
www.tandfonline.com
March 12, 2025 at 8:57 AM
New Publication 🚨
Why are contemporary societies increasingly looking to private companies to solve climate change? In my latest article, I analyze the rise of green tech firms and the cultural operations driving this shift. Out now in @jcultecon.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Why are contemporary societies increasingly looking to private companies to solve climate change? In my latest article, I analyze the rise of green tech firms and the cultural operations driving this shift. Out now in @jcultecon.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Can't agree more with this view 👍
March 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Can't agree more with this view 👍
Reposted by Stepan Kment
Commission 2024-2029: First 100 days
Since entering office, we have upheld our commitments and values while tackling the tectonic shift in geopolitics head-on.
To guarantee the security, prosperity and well-being of Europeans, our work continues ↓
Since entering office, we have upheld our commitments and values while tackling the tectonic shift in geopolitics head-on.
To guarantee the security, prosperity and well-being of Europeans, our work continues ↓
March 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Commission 2024-2029: First 100 days
Since entering office, we have upheld our commitments and values while tackling the tectonic shift in geopolitics head-on.
To guarantee the security, prosperity and well-being of Europeans, our work continues ↓
Since entering office, we have upheld our commitments and values while tackling the tectonic shift in geopolitics head-on.
To guarantee the security, prosperity and well-being of Europeans, our work continues ↓
Reposted by Stepan Kment
Supporting workers in strategic sectors is essential to respond to new challenges and stay competitive.
To strengthen EU competitiveness, we proposed:
🔹 A Union of Skills
🔹 An Action Plan on Basic Skills
🔹 A STEM Education Strategic Plan
ℹ️ europa.eu/!jFB4bN
To strengthen EU competitiveness, we proposed:
🔹 A Union of Skills
🔹 An Action Plan on Basic Skills
🔹 A STEM Education Strategic Plan
ℹ️ europa.eu/!jFB4bN
March 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Supporting workers in strategic sectors is essential to respond to new challenges and stay competitive.
To strengthen EU competitiveness, we proposed:
🔹 A Union of Skills
🔹 An Action Plan on Basic Skills
🔹 A STEM Education Strategic Plan
ℹ️ europa.eu/!jFB4bN
To strengthen EU competitiveness, we proposed:
🔹 A Union of Skills
🔹 An Action Plan on Basic Skills
🔹 A STEM Education Strategic Plan
ℹ️ europa.eu/!jFB4bN
"Our findings suggest that differences in school quality, as indexed by Ofsted ratings, have little relation to students’ individual outcomes. Accordingly, our results challenge the usefulness of Ofsted ratings as guides when choosing secondary schools." acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
<em>Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry</em> | ACAMH Pediatric Journal | Wiley Online Library
Background In England, all state-funded schools are inspected by an independent government agency, the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted). Inspections aim to ...
acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
February 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM
"Our findings suggest that differences in school quality, as indexed by Ofsted ratings, have little relation to students’ individual outcomes. Accordingly, our results challenge the usefulness of Ofsted ratings as guides when choosing secondary schools." acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
This is the great discovery of the conflict entrepreneurs, led by Musk himself: what counts in politics is not how well people are doing, but how well they are doing in relation to designated out-groups.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Trump and Musk have launched a new class war. In the UK, we must prepare to defend ourselves | George Monbiot
Across the world, societies are reverting to oligarchies. How to resist? Fight for democracy with all we’ve got, writes Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
This is the great discovery of the conflict entrepreneurs, led by Musk himself: what counts in politics is not how well people are doing, but how well they are doing in relation to designated out-groups.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Reposted by Stepan Kment
What is your opinion on the EU? The #EUCivilSociety has spoken! ↓
Trust in the EU is on the rise, reaching its highest level since 2007.
Last year, alongside eight other institutions, we approved the creation of a new interinstitutional Ethics Body.
🔎 Eurobarometer
Trust in the EU is on the rise, reaching its highest level since 2007.
Last year, alongside eight other institutions, we approved the creation of a new interinstitutional Ethics Body.
🔎 Eurobarometer
January 9, 2025 at 8:25 AM
What is your opinion on the EU? The #EUCivilSociety has spoken! ↓
Trust in the EU is on the rise, reaching its highest level since 2007.
Last year, alongside eight other institutions, we approved the creation of a new interinstitutional Ethics Body.
🔎 Eurobarometer
Trust in the EU is on the rise, reaching its highest level since 2007.
Last year, alongside eight other institutions, we approved the creation of a new interinstitutional Ethics Body.
🔎 Eurobarometer
Reposted by Stepan Kment
Very existed to share the amazing 🚀line-up for our QSS and CLS Seminar series @sriucl.bsky.social 🎓
Weekly talks on #SocialScience topics like #EconomicInequality, #SocialNorms, #Football, #Housing, #Demography and more 📊
Usually Wednesdays, 1–2pm (hybrid). Register: www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/departme...
Weekly talks on #SocialScience topics like #EconomicInequality, #SocialNorms, #Football, #Housing, #Demography and more 📊
Usually Wednesdays, 1–2pm (hybrid). Register: www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/departme...
January 9, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Very existed to share the amazing 🚀line-up for our QSS and CLS Seminar series @sriucl.bsky.social 🎓
Weekly talks on #SocialScience topics like #EconomicInequality, #SocialNorms, #Football, #Housing, #Demography and more 📊
Usually Wednesdays, 1–2pm (hybrid). Register: www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/departme...
Weekly talks on #SocialScience topics like #EconomicInequality, #SocialNorms, #Football, #Housing, #Demography and more 📊
Usually Wednesdays, 1–2pm (hybrid). Register: www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/departme...
I strongly hope the EU will use the full force of the Digital Services Act to dismiss Meta's invitation on its platforms to label people with different sexual orientations or genders as "mentally ill". At no point in history has unfounded hatred via dehumanising labels helped social cohesion.
January 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I strongly hope the EU will use the full force of the Digital Services Act to dismiss Meta's invitation on its platforms to label people with different sexual orientations or genders as "mentally ill". At no point in history has unfounded hatred via dehumanising labels helped social cohesion.
Dark Ages. uk.news.yahoo.com/metas-guidel...
Meta's new guidelines allow users to say LGBT+ people are mentally ill
Meta's updated hate speech guidelines allow users to call people mentally ill based on their sexuality or gender identity. The guidelines, which were updated on Tuesday, still do not allow Facebook, ...
uk.news.yahoo.com
January 9, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Dark Ages. uk.news.yahoo.com/metas-guidel...
Seeing the growing failure of health service provision, it's not enough for politicians to be "ashamed". The Labour gov should bring in emergency legislature, utilise the private sector or deploy the army. It cannot be more evident the crisis is costing peoples' lives.. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Wes Streeting says he is ashamed of NHS winter problems
The health secretary sees patients left crying and distressed, as hospitals declare critical incidents.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 9, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Seeing the growing failure of health service provision, it's not enough for politicians to be "ashamed". The Labour gov should bring in emergency legislature, utilise the private sector or deploy the army. It cannot be more evident the crisis is costing peoples' lives.. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
When terminal illness dramatically reduces your life choices, it's good that this Bill recognises one choice that some wish to take. Making the informed, conscious decision, or being aware of its availability, may bring comfort to people who wish to stay in charge. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c9...
Assisted dying vote live updates: MPs vote in favour of historic bill after emotional debate
The bill passes the first stage in the Commons but will be followed by months of parliamentary activity before it becomes a law.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2024 at 4:58 PM
When terminal illness dramatically reduces your life choices, it's good that this Bill recognises one choice that some wish to take. Making the informed, conscious decision, or being aware of its availability, may bring comfort to people who wish to stay in charge. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c9...
Reposted by Stepan Kment
What does #Eurobarometer tell us about satisfaction with democracy over time? You can find the data @gesis-dataservices.bsky.social
Do you think Europeans are getting increasingly fed up with their democracies? Not really!
New 2024 Eurobarometer data reveals 50 years of democratic resilience.
Top-3 in 2024:
🥇 Denmark
🥈 Luxembourg
🥉 Sweden
Here are the numbers you usually don’t see.
New 2024 Eurobarometer data reveals 50 years of democratic resilience.
Top-3 in 2024:
🥇 Denmark
🥈 Luxembourg
🥉 Sweden
Here are the numbers you usually don’t see.
November 26, 2024 at 1:32 PM
What does #Eurobarometer tell us about satisfaction with democracy over time? You can find the data @gesis-dataservices.bsky.social
Reposted by Stepan Kment
Interesting new post by @tvanheuvelen.bsky.social of U. of Minn., discussing 4 recent sociology papers, including one coauthored by @elkelly.bsky.social of @mitiwer.bsky.social @mitsloan.bsky.social: asocial.substack.com/p/four-good-...
Four Good Reads - Monday - November 25
Firm sorting, parental leave, fertility decline and pay gaps, social network class composition
asocial.substack.com
November 25, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Interesting new post by @tvanheuvelen.bsky.social of U. of Minn., discussing 4 recent sociology papers, including one coauthored by @elkelly.bsky.social of @mitiwer.bsky.social @mitsloan.bsky.social: asocial.substack.com/p/four-good-...
Reposted by Stepan Kment
🚨 NEW PUBLICATION 🚨
"Does disability affect support for political parties?"
Just published in Electoral Studies, co-authored with Melanie Jones.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
🧵 👇
"Does disability affect support for political parties?"
Just published in Electoral Studies, co-authored with Melanie Jones.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
🧵 👇
November 25, 2024 at 11:46 AM
🚨 NEW PUBLICATION 🚨
"Does disability affect support for political parties?"
Just published in Electoral Studies, co-authored with Melanie Jones.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
🧵 👇
"Does disability affect support for political parties?"
Just published in Electoral Studies, co-authored with Melanie Jones.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
🧵 👇