From an early age, Marcus was a curious little boy, always eager to explore the world around him. His parents, John and Martha, were often told what a bright child they had, as Marcus constantly asked questions and eagerly absorbed new information. It seemed like he had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. But when Marcus … Continue reading Developing and nurturing learning potential in children and adolescents – Dr. Rosienne Camilleri & Dr. Erika Galea on the Sunday Times of Malta
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How can we improve our mental health and wellbeing? – Dr. Erika Galea & Dr. Gabriel Ellul interviewed by Newsbook Malta
https://newsbook.com.mt/en/how-can-we-improve-our-mental-health-and-wellbeing/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGK2ZdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHdKgFLA470G85Fsuc7aMJ8juzaNmkx5i3j-D9NiKMQIdXKBSNuqLFJWbXQ_aem_bK5rmxdszSnX8FDkK_kgMA Mental health, undeniably, is as significant as physical health, if not more. But in an era where there is a wide variety of stresses, from societal pressures to personal challenges, mental resilience and well-being are essential. Nurturing a society that understands, respects and prioritises mental health is thus crucial. While discussions around mental health … Continue reading How can we improve our mental health and wellbeing? – Dr. Erika Galea & Dr. Gabriel Ellul interviewed by Newsbook Malta
‘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