Tags
ADHD art education attention bilingual education boundary conditions classroom advice college conference speakers creativity development diet elementary school embodied cognition emotion evolution exercise experts and novices gender high school homework intelligence long-term memory math metacognition methodology middle school mind-wandering mindfulness Mindset motivation multitasking neuromyths neuroscience neurotransmitters parents pre-K psychology reading retrieval practice self-control skepticism sleep STEM technology working memoryRecent Comments
- Rose on Meta-Learning: The Importance of Thinking about Thinking
- Nick Soderstrom on The Mindset Controversy: Is It Time to Give Up?
- Barrie W Mizerski on The Mindset Controversy: Is It Time to Give Up?
- Dr. Diana J. Taylor on Despite the Skeptics, a Champion of Direct Instruction
- Linda on Despite the Skeptics, a Champion of Direct Instruction
ABOUT THE BLOG
POPULAR TOPICS
Blog Roll
Tag Archives: neuroscience
Can You Resist The Seductive Allure of Neuroscience?
The seductive allure of neuroscience often blinds us. In fact, the image on the right shows the part of the brain — the focal geniculative nucleus — that lights up when we’re taken in by false neuroscience information. Ok, no
STOP THE PRESSES: New Evidence Against Adult Neurogenesis
For years, neuroscientists believed that neural growth ended in childhood. In the 1960s, however, researchers found that adults could grow new neurons: an event called “adult neurogenesis.” As of this morning, this new orthodoxy might be switching back to the old one. Continue reading
Surfing Brain Waves to Better Concentration
What’s the difference between a gamma and a delta wave? Why do we care? This video from BrainFacts.org offers lively explanations to help you understand brain waves. You’ll also learn more about the technology we use to measure them —
Neuroplasticity and Myelin: Fascinating Brain Mysteries
Neuroplasticity and myelin are critical for the brain’s lifelong development, and essential for some of its most remarkable accomplishments. Continue reading
Getting the Best Advice about Learning
Occasionally I try to persuade people that neuroscience is fantastically complicated. In other words: we shouldn’t beat ourselves up if we don’t master it all. Today I spotted a headline that makes my point for me: Hippocampus-driven feed-forward inhibition
Top Neuroscience Stories of 2017, Wisely Annotated
The top neuroscience stories of 2017 help teachers understand the brain, its connection to the body, ADHD, and the guidance that science can offer teachers. Continue reading
A Bilingual Advantage in New Language Acquisition?
Neuroscience research suggests a bilingual advantage for learning a new language. The the debate about the benefits of bilingual education continues… Continue reading
Surprise! Less Oxytocin Might Improve Social Interaction
A potential downside to oxytocin: it might harm social interactions. This specific research finding offers teachers a general reminder: be skeptical of simplistic teaching advice based on hormones. Continue reading
Improve Your Understanding of Neuron Essentials
You’ve heard a lot of information about neurons at the Learning and the Brain conferences that you attend; perhaps a quick review would be helpful to consolidate your learning? Continue reading
Does Forest-Bathing Benefit Your Anxious Amygdala?
Living near forests might promote healthy brain development, especially as measured by “amygdala integrity.” Continue reading