Posts Tagged ‘brain-based’
Brain-Based Carnival of Education, 186th Edition
Welcome to the 186th edition of the Carnival of Education, the weekly virtual gathering of dozens of bloggers to discuss all things education. Q: Why do you say this edition is “brain-based”? A: Because the Q&A frame we are using is inspired by how Chris at Ouroboros recently hosted Encephalon Brain and Mind blog carnival.…
Read MoreCarnival of Education #159: Briefing the Next US President on 35 Issues
Dear Mr or Mrs Next US President, Thank you for stopping during recess for a quick study session. 35 educators have collaborated to present this Carnival of Education as a useful lesson plan for you and your education policy team on what our real concerns and suggestions are. In case this is your first visit to…
Read MoreLearning & The Brain Conference: discount for SharpBrains readers
Context: Last February we had the chance to attend a great conference on how brain research is influencing education. Highly recommended. Caroline wrote our impressions, summarized as “It was a fascinating mix of neuroscientists and educators talking with and listening to each other. Some topics were meant to be applied today, but many were food…
Read MoreBrain Exercise and Fitness: September Monthly Digest
Following our July and August editions, here you have our Monthly Digest of the Most Popular Blog Posts. Today, October 2nd, we will list the most popular September posts. You can consider it your monthly Brain Exercise Magazine. (Also, remember that you can subscribe to receive our RSS feed, check our Topics section, and subscribe…
Read MoreBest of the Brain from Scientific American
The Dana Foundation kindly sent us a copy of the great book Best of the Brain from Scientific American, a collection of 21 superb articles published previously in Scientific American magazine. A very nicely edited and illustrated book, this is a must for anyone who enjoys learning about the brain and speculating about what the…
Read MoreDr. Judith Beck on how to Train Your Brain to Think Like a Thin Person
Judith Beck talks about how to train your brain like a thin person using cognitive therapy. Cognitive therapy is a comprehensive system of psychotherapy.
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