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Capture Intergalactic Criminals; Feel the Mental Burn
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

I've posted a good bit recently about the dangers of...

Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Some study habits have been shown to work in psychology...

A Hidden Adolescent Struggle: Identifying Complex Emotions
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Recent research offers a helpful insight into adolescent emotion processing....

The Best Way to Take Notes: More Feisty Debate
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

When teachers contemplate asking students to take longhand notes, we...

The Great Homework Debate: Working Memory Disadvantage?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

New research into working memory might give teachers fresh perspective...

Pro Tips: How To Think Like A Cognitive Scientist
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

A short, "intensive" college course might seem like a good...

Is Dopamine For Motivation or Learning?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Neuroscientists talk a lot about neurotransmitters. These chemicals move from...

The Neuroscience of Intelligence: “Slim” Neural Networks
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Although "more" often seems better, brains can benefit from "less."...

Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Although many experts argue that schools should have no grades,...

Should Mothers Help Children With Homework?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

According to a new study in Finland, a mother's homework...

You, Your Child, and School: Navigating Your Way to the Best Education by Sir Ken Robinson and Lou Aronica
Rebecca Gotlieb
Rebecca Gotlieb

Sir Ken Robinson and Lou Aronica previously argued in their...

Crucial in the Classroom: Distinguishing between Experts & Novices
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Novices & experts think differently. Teachers should not treat novices...

Let’s Get Practical: More Flashcards Are Better
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

What flashcard strategies yield the most learning? Research suggests that...

Concerned about Concussions: Athletes and Actors
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Teachers have often worried about athletes and concussions. New research...

When You Want Higher Brain Entropy, Add Caffeine
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Taking caffeine increases your level of "brain entropy," a measurement...

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