Learning and the Brain Blog
A short, "intensive" college course might seem like a good...
Neuroscientists talk a lot about neurotransmitters. These chemicals move from...
Although "more" often seems better, brains can benefit from "less."...
Although many experts argue that schools should have no grades,...
According to a new study in Finland, a mother's homework...
Sir Ken Robinson and Lou Aronica previously argued in their...
Novices & experts think differently. Teachers should not treat novices...
What flashcard strategies yield the most learning? Research suggests that...
Teachers have often worried about athletes and concussions. New research...
Taking caffeine increases your level of "brain entropy," a measurement...
Despite suggestive research about its benefits, teachers should know the...
New research from China shows that daytime naps improve several...
Daniel Willingham argues that we should acknowledge the limits of...
Rather than nag students by telling them to give up...
Five years ago, I had lunch with a 13-year-old who...