Adjusting children’s bedtime and tech use rules is essential to help them restart school rested, calm and ready to learn, Erika Galea says Summer felt never-ending for 10-year-old Maya. Bedtime got later, mornings were slower, and her favourite pastime was staying up with her tablet playing games, long after everyone at home went to sleep. … Continue reading Back to school? Reset routines first – Dr. Erika Galea on the Sunday Times of Malta
Educational Neuroscience
Learn to work with your brain – Dr. Erika Galea on the Sunday Times of Malta
By understanding what strengthens your brain’s connections, you stop guessing your way through learning and start making it work for you, not against you. May 25, 2025| Erika Galea|4 min read https://timesofmalta.com/article/learn-work-brain.1110225 By learning how your brain works, you sharpen its ability to absorb new information and adapt quickly. What if the secret to better learning … Continue reading Learn to work with your brain – Dr. Erika Galea on the Sunday Times of Malta
Teaching methods informed by educational neuroscience already bearing fruit – Dr Erika Galea interviewed by Newsbook Malta (Part 2)
By Miguel Azzopardi - May 18, 2025 6:30 AM Dr Erika Galea In the first part of this interview with Dr Erika Galea, we asked her about her new book she wrote with Ms Olga Sayer and published by Oxford University Press, Generation Alpha in the Classroom: New Approaches to Learning. We asked her about her … Continue reading Teaching methods informed by educational neuroscience already bearing fruit – Dr Erika Galea interviewed by Newsbook Malta (Part 2)
Publication urges rethinking learning for Generation Alpha – Dr. Erika Galea interviewed by the Sunday Times of Malta
https://timesofmalta.com/article/publication-urges-rethinking-learning-generation-alpha.1107627 We cannot keep on teaching for a world that no longer exists, says co-author ERIKA GALEA in conversation with Lara Zammit. A newly launched book titled Generation Alpha in the Classroom: New approaches to Learning, written by Erika Galea and Olga Sayer, aims to encourage meaningful transformation within current teaching practices to reflect contemporary students’ needs. Speaking about … Continue reading Publication urges rethinking learning for Generation Alpha – Dr. Erika Galea interviewed by the Sunday Times of Malta
Heading Back to School: The Importance of Educators’ Wellbeing – Dr. Erika Galea on the Sunday Times of Malta
As the new school year approaches, much of the attention is on students getting ready for classes. However, there is another crucial group that deserves our focus: educators. As a former teacher, I understand firsthand how demanding the role can be and how vital wellbeing is for those in this profession. Teachers, administrators, and school … Continue reading Heading Back to School: The Importance of Educators’ Wellbeing – Dr. Erika Galea on the Sunday Times of Malta
Keeping a child’s brain sharp during summer – Dr. Erika Galea on the Sunday Times of Malta
The brain tends to forget unused information, leading to a loss of learned material if students do not review during the holidays, Erika Galea says As summer is with us, students and teachers look forward to a break from the busy school year. However, taking a long break from learning, especially here in Malta where … Continue reading Keeping a child’s brain sharp during summer – Dr. Erika Galea on the Sunday Times of Malta
Can educational neuroscience transform education in Malta? – An interview with Dr Erika Galea on Newsbook Malta. In the first of a two-part interview by Miguel Azzopardi, Dr Galea calls for the integration of social-emotional learning into the curriculum.
Is today’s education system suitable for an ever-changing world? Does it adequately help young people develop not just their skills and intellectual capabilities, but also emotionally? Does our education system prepare young people for a world that is uncertain, complex and ambiguous? Newsbook Malta spoke with Dr Erika Galea, an educator and researcher, and the … Continue reading Can educational neuroscience transform education in Malta? – An interview with Dr Erika Galea on Newsbook Malta. In the first of a two-part interview by Miguel Azzopardi, Dr Galea calls for the integration of social-emotional learning into the curriculum.
Understanding how we think: why educators need to know how the brain learns – Dr. Erika Galea on The Sunday Times of Malta
Educators carry a significant responsibility: not only do they guide students in understanding new concepts but they also equip them with the essential skills needed for the 21st century. However, to do that well, they need to know not just what to teach, but how students learn. It is a question that is as simple … Continue reading Understanding how we think: why educators need to know how the brain learns – Dr. Erika Galea on The Sunday Times of Malta
Brain Awareness Week: 11th March to 17th March 2024 – Dr. Erika Galea
Brain Awareness Week is an annual celebration dedicated to advancing public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain research. This global campaign aims to promote a public interest in neuroscience, educating individuals about the brain's significance in human life, the impact of brain diseases, and the importance of brain health. In this article, we … Continue reading Brain Awareness Week: 11th March to 17th March 2024 – Dr. Erika Galea
Educational Neuroscience reshaping the future of teaching and learning – Dr. Erika Galea on the Sunday Times of Malta
How do children’s and young people’s brains develop when they learn? How can emotions be regulated and how can resilience be built? Which intervention programmes and technologies should be pursued throughout a child’s or an adolescent’s life? How can memory skills be improved? These are questions, amongst many others, that educational neuroscience (EN) seeks to … Continue reading Educational Neuroscience reshaping the future of teaching and learning – Dr. Erika Galea on the Sunday Times of Malta
Fostering Cognitive Foundations through the Integration of Creative Arts in Curriculum – Dr. Erika Galea
This article provides relevant insights into incorporating creative arts skills into the core subjects, for the attention of parents, teachers and other stakeholders interested in the development of children at any stage in their educational journey. Introduction In recent years, there has been an increasing global recognition of the significance of integrating creative arts into … Continue reading Fostering Cognitive Foundations through the Integration of Creative Arts in Curriculum – Dr. Erika Galea
‘Transfer of knowledge is not automatic. In order for our students to transfer knowledge or skills from one scenario to another, we need to guide them. I always think of learning for the teacher as a well-choreographed dance’ – Patrice Bain
In the third and last part of her three-part vlog series, Patrice Bain, an experienced educator, speaker, and author, delves into how the process of knowledge transfer is not automatic; it requires guidance to enable students to apply knowledge and skills across different scenarios. This concept is likened to a well-choreographed dance in the context … Continue reading ‘Transfer of knowledge is not automatic. In order for our students to transfer knowledge or skills from one scenario to another, we need to guide them. I always think of learning for the teacher as a well-choreographed dance’ – Patrice Bain
‘Too often, we as teachers do not give the students the tools to discriminate what they know from what they don’t know…..Simply by learning how to learn, and teaching our students this, it is such a big win for all of us’ – Patrice Bain
In the second part of her three-part vlog series, Patrice Bain, an experienced educator, speaker, and author, delves into the cognitive strategies featured in her book 'Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning.' These strategies have earned the nickname "power tools" due to their remarkable effectiveness. She emphasises that adopting these powerful cognitive strategies is … Continue reading ‘Too often, we as teachers do not give the students the tools to discriminate what they know from what they don’t know…..Simply by learning how to learn, and teaching our students this, it is such a big win for all of us’ – Patrice Bain
‘We as teachers are taught how to teach but it is really rare that we learn how our students learn, delving into the science of learning’ – Patrice Bain
In the first part of her three-part vlog series, Patrice Bain, an experienced educator, speaker, and author, sheds light on the phenomenon she coined as 'the fad of the semester club' regarding professional development sessions. Throughout her teaching career, she noticed a recurring pattern in professional development sessions every semester. Each session introduced a new … Continue reading ‘We as teachers are taught how to teach but it is really rare that we learn how our students learn, delving into the science of learning’ – Patrice Bain
The Power of ‘YET’ – Dr. Erika Galea
A close friend, who happens to be the organiser of Julian's InventaLand (for more information about Julian's InventaLand, visit https://julianspathfinder.org/), coincidentally called Erika, requested me to lead a session for these gifted and twice-exceptional learners. It was a morning spent presenting the theme 'Educational Neuroscience through Outdoor Learning'. Effective and impactful learning took place during … Continue reading The Power of ‘YET’ – Dr. Erika Galea
Educational Neuroscience: The Basics – Dr. Cathy Rogers – Part 2
This post is the second in a series of two brief vlogs, presenting educational neuroscientist, Dr. Cathy Rogers. The sciences of mind and brain are revealing a lot of really useful ideas for improving education. For teachers and other professionals—including parents—working with young children and adolescents, Dr. Rogers offers practical strategies based on the science … Continue reading Educational Neuroscience: The Basics – Dr. Cathy Rogers – Part 2
Educational Neuroscience: The Basics – Dr. Cathy Rogers – Part 1
This post is the first in a series of two brief vlogs, presenting educational neuroscientist, Dr. Cathy Rogers. For teachers and other professionals—including parents—working with young children and adolescents, Dr. Rogers offers practical strategies based on the science of teaching and learning. She co-authored the recently published book Educational Neuroscience: The Basics with Professor Michael … Continue reading Educational Neuroscience: The Basics – Dr. Cathy Rogers – Part 1
Debunking Neuromyths – Dr. Erika Galea
What are neuromyths? Public interest in brain research has increased over the past decade. As we learn more about how the brain works, we can better understand its implications in everyday life. Importantly, what we learn about the brain can have a bearing on teaching and learning, since the brain plays an essential role in … Continue reading Debunking Neuromyths – Dr. Erika Galea
Why Teach Students about Neuroplasticity? – Dr. Erika Galea
What is Neuroplasticity? You've probably heard the saying ‘The brain is plastic’, which of course does not mean that the brain is made of plastic! Brain plasticity, or neuroplasticity, refers to the brain's flexibility and ability to change throughout its lifetime. Put simply, the brain is adaptable and malleable. Human brain cells, called neurons, are … Continue reading Why Teach Students about Neuroplasticity? – Dr. Erika Galea
The Educational Neuroscience Hub (ENH): Its Mission – Dr. Erika Galea
The intention behind the ENH is to connect educators and parents with the most recent evidence-based practices and scientific research to improve pedagogy, strategies, and intervention in schools, and at home. The aim is to create more awareness and a better understanding of the development of the brain within the context of teaching and learning. … Continue reading The Educational Neuroscience Hub (ENH): Its Mission – Dr. Erika Galea