Posts Tagged ‘Learning’
Study: Parents’ educational and income levels (not breastfeeding per se) account for the brain development gains in breastfed children
Study shows no long-term cognitive benefit to breastfeeding (CNN): “While the medical benefits of breastfeeding for helping newborns fight infections and helping pre-term infants get stronger are fairly well established, the long-term impact is much less so…a new study published in the journal Pediatrics finds that breastfeeding has little impact on long-term cognitive development and…
Read MoreHelping bridge neuroscience and education: 30+ experts debunk the theory of fixed, rigid “learning styles”
No evidence to back idea of learning styles (OpEd in The Guardian co-authored by 30+ neuroscientists and psychologists): “There is widespread interest among teachers in the use of neuroscientific research findings in educational practice. However, there are also misconceptions and myths that are supposedly based on sound neuroscience that are prevalent in our schools. We…
Read MoreUpdate: To honor Brain Awareness Week 2017, let’s highlight 10 Key Facts To Harness Neuroplasticity And Improve Brain Fitness
— Last week was Brain Awareness Week, so let’s first of all discuss these 10 Key Facts to Harness Neuroplasticity & Improve Brain Fitness coming from the hundreds of scientific and medical studies we analyzed to prepare the book The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness: How to Improve Brain Health and Performance at Any Age. And here’s the rest…
Read MoreCanadian teacher Maggie MacDonnell wins annual $1M Global Teacher Prize
— Canadian school teacher wins $1M global teacher prize beating out thousands of applicants (CBS News): “A Canadian school teacher who encourages hope and acts of kindness in an isolated corner of Quebec won a $1 million prize Sunday in what has become one of the most high-profile awards for teaching excellence.
Read MoreStudy: Mindfulness training for teachers can result in a better learning environment for students
— No one would argue with the fact that teaching is stressful. Not only is the work highly challenging, teachers are also frequently underpaid, undervalued, and subject to harsh scrutiny. No wonder teacher burnout is on the rise and that many feel like leaving their profession. But teacher stress is not only a problem for…
Read More10 Finalists announced for the $1M Global Teacher Prize
These are the 10 best teachers in the world (Global Teacher Prize announcement): “We’ve all had teachers who have inspired us, who have made a difference to our lives. Teachers have the power to make or break lives. A great lesson can inspire a passion for a subject that lasts a lifetime, while lacklustre teaching can…
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