Posts Tagged ‘Learning’
Nominate your favorite teacher for the Global Teacher Prize 2020
_______________ Nothing we have ever done to enhance the human condition compares to the power of universal schooling. It’s an honor to help recognize some of the teachers who make it all possible with their inspiration, motivation and dedication. Please nominate your favorite teacher for the Global Teacher Prize 2020. Recognize a teacher who has…
Read MoreWhy we need to extend our mental lifespans to match our physical ones
_________ ‘Beep!’ This is one of the most maddening computer games I’ve ever played. I’m tracking a flock of birds, and when I hit the right one, it explodes with a satisfying ‘phutt’. But as I get better at spotting them, the birds scatter ever more wildly across the screen, and I hear that unforgiving…
Read MoreMeta-analysis finds value in teaching the science of neuroplasticity, especially for math achievement among at-risk students
___ The ‘Brain’ in Growth Mindset: Does Teaching Students Neuroscience Help? (Education Week): “Teaching students the science of how their brains change over time can help them see intelligence as something they can develop, rather than innate and unchangeable, finds a new analysis of 10 separate studies online in the journal Trends in Neuroscience and Education.…
Read MoreNew book highlights continued brain development throughout adolescence, even into our 20s
_____ Neuroscientist Probes Myths About the Teenage Brain (Education Week): “We often think early childhood is this dramatic window of learning and development in the brain, and you’re highlighting adolescence as a different kind of window. Can you talk a little bit about that? I was told when I was an undergraduate that the human brain pretty…
Read MoreStudy suggests canola oil is not as beneficial as advertised; sustained use may cause memory problems and brain damage
Canola oil could cause weight gain and memory loss (Los Angeles Times): “According to a recent study conducted on mice, just two tablespoons of canola oil per day can cause weight gain and severe progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The new results are calling into question previous recommendations of canola oil as a healthful alternative to saturated fats.…
Read MoreEnhancing brains the tried-and-true way: 50 Finalists shortlisted for the $1M Global Teacher Prize
Congratulations to the Top 50 2018 Finalists! Now in its fourth year, the US $1 million Global Teacher Prize award is the largest prize of its kind, and was set up to recognize one exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession as well as to shine a spotlight on the important role…
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