Learning and the Brain Blog
By explicitly including prior knowledge in our lesson plans, we...
Some research suggests that general cognitive training -- through chess,...
The field of embodied cognition has gotten increasing attention in...
When should students self-test for maximum learning? Recent research suggests...
John Medina, developmental molecular biologist and New York Times best-selling...
A recent study reveal -- AGAIN --that "brain training" doesn't...
In a college lecture course, divided attention caused by technology...
People who demonstrate "intellectual humility" are quicker to admit that...
We write a lot about working memory here on the...
Why do music lessons help with language skills? A recent...
I spoke at this month's Signs Summit in Chicago about problems...
Can exercise improve memory? That fascinating question has inspired a...
Every week generates lots of interesting research in brain-world. These...
Yong Zhao, University of Kansas Professor of education, has published...
When teachers question guidance offered by outside research experts, we...