If parents want their children to reach their full potential, they must meet schools halfway, writes Erika Galea https://x2.timesofmalta.com/20260405/child/no-school-can-do-it-alone/ We all want the same thing for our children. We want them to grow into confident, capable, thoughtful individuals who can engage with the world and make the most of their abilities. Schools play a vital … Continue reading No school can do it alone – Dr. Erika Galea on the Sunday Times of Malta
Opinion Piece
Education strategy must embrace a growth mindset – Dr. Erika Galea on the Sunday Times of Malta
The National Education Strategy 2024-2030, published by the Ministry for Education, which is open for public feedback until February 13, marks the beginning of an educational transformation. The strategy aims to improve the education system, placing special emphasis on the well-being of educators and students through a focus on the skills of emotional intelligence, emotional … Continue reading Education strategy must embrace a growth mindset – Dr. Erika Galea on the Sunday Times of Malta
A Neuroscientific Analysis of the Children’s National Policy Framework – Dr. Erika Galea on the Sunday Times of Malta
The Ministry for Social Policy and Children’s Rights recently launched for public consultation its proposed Children’s Policy Framework for the period 2024 to 2030, under the title ‘Investing in our Children for a Better Tomorrow’. The consultation is ongoing until January 31. In this article, I offer a neuroscientific analysis of the four national priorities … Continue reading A Neuroscientific Analysis of the Children’s National Policy Framework – Dr. Erika Galea on the Sunday Times of Malta
A University Student Speaks Up!
One student's thoughts on educational neuroscience and the effects of the current local educational approaches on students in higher education. From the point of view of neurobiology, learning involves changing the brain. The most effective form of learning takes place when the brain is able to respond to stimuli to create new neurons and thus … Continue reading A University Student Speaks Up!
A Parent Speaks Up!
One parent’s thoughts on educational neuroscience and the effects of the current local educational approaches on children. Educational neuroscience – these words are music to my ears! I am not a neuroscientist but I am an observant parent. And I have been observing my children who are currently 13 and 10 years of age throughout … Continue reading A Parent Speaks Up!