Tags
ADHD adolescence attention book review boundary conditions classroom advice conference speakers constructivism/direct instruction creativity desirable difficulty development dual coding education elementary school embodied cognition emotion evolution executive function exercise experts and novices gender high school homework intelligence long-term memory math methodology middle school mindfulness Mindset motivation neuromyths neuroscience online learning parents psychology reading retrieval practice self-control skepticism sleep STEM stress technology working memoryRecent Comments
- "Writing By Hand Fosters Neural Connections..." |Education & Teacher Conferences on Handwritten Notes or Laptop Notes: A Skeptic Converted?
- Weather Forecasting and Cognitive Science |Education & Teacher Conferences on The Jigsaw Advantage: Should Students Puzzle It Out?
- Weather Forecasting and Cognitive Science |Education & Teacher Conferences on A Beacon in the Mindset Wilderness
- Helen R on The Dangers of “The Big Ask”: In Defense of Stubborn...
- Srijita on The Unexpected Problem with Learning Styles Theory [Reposted]
ABOUT THE BLOG
Tag Archives: mindfulness
Does Mindfulness Help? A Blockbuster New Study
Few ideas in education sound better than mindfulness. If mindfulness programs work as intended, teachers…
An Exciting Event In Mindfulness Research [Repost]
I’ve been reviewing old posts, looking for information that might be particularly helpful in today’s…
Good Morning, I love You: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Practice to...
Shauna Shapiro, expert in mindfulness and compassion, recently authored Good Morning, I love You: Mindfulness…
Posted in Book Reviews
Tagged mindfulness, neuroscience, rewire brain, self-compassion
Leave a comment
Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence–The Groundbreaking Meditation Practice...
Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence guides readers through a meditative practice based on…
What if a Research-Supported Educational Idea is Unconstitutional?
A religious studies professor argues that required mindfulness programs in schools create constitutional problems. She also offers solutions. Continue reading
Even More Good News about Mindfulness
A second recent study, this one correlating mindfulness with academic progress, gives us further hope that mindfulness can help our students and our school. Continue reading
An Exciting Event in Mindfulness Research
New research on mindfulness training avoids the pitfalls of earlier studies. And: it shows meaningful changes in both the mind and the brain. Continue reading
What Helps After a Stressful Day? Mindfulness Apps or Digital...
A recent study comparing a mindfulness app to a digital game gives us helpful insight into de-stressing strategies. Continue reading
Teens Who Recognize Their Emotions Manage Stress Better. We Can...
New research identifies a potential source for depression in teenagers. We might be able to help… Continue reading
Today’s Unpopular Research Finding: Potential Perils of Mindfulness
New research suggests that mindfulness may lead to “particularly unpleasant” experiences for many practitioners. This research is in early stages, but we should consider its implications in school mindfulness programs. Continue reading