Many educators approach me asking: 'How can we increase engagement among this generation of students in our classrooms? It seems they're not interested." My response is: "Are we adapting our teaching methods to suit and meet the needs of today's students, who are born in a world filled with technology? Or are we educating our … Continue reading Adapting Education for the Digital Natives: Rethinking Teaching Methodologies for Today’s Technologically Fluent Children – Dr. Erika Galea on the Sunday Times of Malta
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Movember and Beyond: The Imperative of Emotion Regulation Strategies for Boys in Schools – Dr. Erika Galea
As the chill of November sets in (not locally though), a different kind of change is cultivated across the faces of men worldwide. The month, now colloquially termed 'Movember', is no longer just about growing mustaches but has developed into a movement that advocates for men's health, with a particular emphasis on mental health and … Continue reading Movember and Beyond: The Imperative of Emotion Regulation Strategies for Boys in Schools – 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
‘A teacher needs to feel a real sense of energy in the content he or she teaches: this is a way for kids to understand better what the world means, what life is about and what their role in life is’ – Prof. Carol Ann Tomlinson
It was a true honour to engage in enlightening discussions about evidence-based practices with the esteemed Professor Carol Ann Tomlinson. I was absolutely thrilled when she accepted my invitation to be a featured guest on the Educational Neuroscience Hub blog. Her insights were not only inspirational but also deeply enriching. Throughout my undergraduate B.Ed. (Hons.) … Continue reading ‘A teacher needs to feel a real sense of energy in the content he or she teaches: this is a way for kids to understand better what the world means, what life is about and what their role in life is’ – Prof. Carol Ann Tomlinson
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
Recording Webinar 6 – ‘Connect to Learning’ Series: Facts and Myths about Autism – Dr. Anna Melissa Romualdez
Anna Melissa Romualdez Bio Mel is a Lecturer in Psychology based at the Centre for Research in Autism and Education (CRAE) at the Institute of Education, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society. She lives and works in London, United Kingdom. Prior to becoming an autism researcher, Mel worked for several years as a teacher in … Continue reading Recording Webinar 6 – ‘Connect to Learning’ Series: Facts and Myths about Autism – Dr. Anna Melissa Romualdez
Why Teach Students About Metacognition? – Dr. Erika Galea
Most parents and teachers out there know that dealing with children who tend to repeat the same mistakes can be incredibly frustrating. The extra assistance you provide after class or at home and the thoughtful comments you write in their copybook/foolscap margins just don't seem to make a difference. Nevertheless, there are things we can … Continue reading Why Teach Students About Metacognition? – Dr. Erika Galea
‘Emotion drives attention and attention drives learning […] students are on task when they see meaning in what they are doing’ – Dr. David Sousa
This post is the last in a series of four brief vlogs, presenting the renowned educational neuroscientist, Dr. David Sousa. In this video blog, Dr. Sousa discusses how emotion influences attention and how attention affects learning, as well as how challenging it is to learn something when you are not paying attention to it. He … Continue reading ‘Emotion drives attention and attention drives learning […] students are on task when they see meaning in what they are doing’ – Dr. David Sousa
‘When you teach something, the brain asks itself: does this learning make sense? Does it fit in with what I know about the world? Is it relevant to me?’ – Dr. David Sousa
This post is the third in a series of four brief vlogs, presenting the renowned educational neuroscientist, Dr. David Sousa. In this video blog, Dr. Sousa discusses how knowing two languages makes learning a third language simpler. He also says that teachers should be grateful for the creativity of their students because it helps them … Continue reading ‘When you teach something, the brain asks itself: does this learning make sense? Does it fit in with what I know about the world? Is it relevant to me?’ – Dr. David Sousa
‘The human brain is more likely to save learning if it believes it can be useful to it in the future’ – Dr. David Sousa
This post is the second in a series of four brief vlogs, presenting the renowned educational neuroscientist, Dr. David Sousa. Once again, Dr. Sousa provides effective strategies based on the science of teaching and learning for educators and other professionals, including parents, working with children and adolescents. David A. Sousa, EdD, is a reputable international consultant in … Continue reading ‘The human brain is more likely to save learning if it believes it can be useful to it in the future’ – Dr. David Sousa