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
Education
‘The greatest influencing factor to achievement is what the learner brings with them into any learning situation: what they are carrying with them inside their heads….but the teacher can’t go there….. the teacher doesn’t know what is going on inside their heads, and yet that is what is influencing the learning to the greatest extent’ – Liz Keable
In the second part of her three-part vlog series, Liz Keable, an experienced educator and parent, delves into how the learner's prior knowledge and experiences play a significant role in their achievement in any learning situation. It's what they carry inside their minds that truly impacts their learning outcomes. However, teachers face a limitation—they can't … Continue reading ‘The greatest influencing factor to achievement is what the learner brings with them into any learning situation: what they are carrying with them inside their heads….but the teacher can’t go there….. the teacher doesn’t know what is going on inside their heads, and yet that is what is influencing the learning to the greatest extent’ – Liz Keable
‘When students use metacognition, they become tremendously empowered as learners because they begin to be able to teach themselves’ – Liz Keable
In the first part of her three-part vlog series, Liz Keable, an experienced educator and parent, delves into the realm of metacognition and shares practical strategies that can be implemented by both parents and teachers. With a deep understanding of the importance of metacognitive skills in fostering effective learning, Liz provides valuable insights and techniques … Continue reading ‘When students use metacognition, they become tremendously empowered as learners because they begin to be able to teach themselves’ – Liz Keable
Why is emotion talk so important? – Dr. Erika Galea
A revolution in neuroscience has occurred in the past two decades, transforming how we view the connections between learning, emotions, and the brain. A growing body of evidence suggests that emotions and learning are inevitably linked. We all know that ‘we feel, therefore we learn’. Emotional learning is a key aspect of teaching children, so … Continue reading Why is emotion talk so important? – Dr. Erika Galea
Why do teachers need to know about the transfer of learning?
‘We approach transfer not as some mystical superpower but as a skill that can be trained’ confirm Prof. Michael Thomas and Dr. Cathy Rogers in their latest and most insightful article about the transfer of learning. The authors (Centre of Educational Neuroscience) describe 'transfer as the ability to take learning from one situation and apply … Continue reading Why do teachers need to know about the transfer of learning?
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
Recording Webinar 5 – ‘Connect to Learning’ Series: Facts and Myths about ADHD – Matthew Slocombe
Matthew Slocombe Bio Matthew Slocombe is a doctoral researcher and high school teacher based at the University of London’s Centre for Educational Neuroscience. His research interests include the development of children’s reasoning abilities, concept learning and transfer, misconceptions in developmental disorders, and translating cognitive science into classroom practice. Facts and Myths about ADHD Attention Deficit … Continue reading Recording Webinar 5 – ‘Connect to Learning’ Series: Facts and Myths about ADHD – Matthew Slocombe
Recording Webinar 4 – ‘Connect to Learning’ Series: Facts and Myths about Dyslexia – Dr. Rebecca Gordon
Dr. Rebecca Gordon Bio Rebecca Gordon is an Associate Professor and Director of the Motor Executive Cognitive Interaction (MECI) Lab at UCL Institute of Education. She is a cognitive psychologist, who is a Chartered Member and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and a member of the Management Committee for the Centre for Educational … Continue reading Recording Webinar 4 – ‘Connect to Learning’ Series: Facts and Myths about Dyslexia – Dr. Rebecca Gordon
Recording Webinar 3 – ‘Connect to Learning’ Series: Facts and Myths about Dyscalculia – Prof. Jo Van Herwegen
Dr. Jo Van Herwegen Bio Dr Jo Van Herwegen is an associate professor at UCL Institute of Education and director of the Child Development and Learning Difficulties lab. She is a member of the Management Committee for the Centre for Educational Neuroscience (CEN) and member of the Executive Committee for the European Association for Research … Continue reading Recording Webinar 3 – ‘Connect to Learning’ Series: Facts and Myths about Dyscalculia – Prof. Jo Van Herwegen
Recording Webinar 2 – ‘Connect to Learning’ Series: Memory – Dr. Rebecca Gordon
Dr Rebecca Gordon Bio Rebecca Gordon is an Associate Professor and Director of the Motor Executive Cognitive Interaction (MECI) Lab at UCL Institute of Education. She is a cognitive psychologist, who is a Chartered Member and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and a member of the Management Committee for the Centre for Educational … Continue reading Recording Webinar 2 – ‘Connect to Learning’ Series: Memory – Dr. Rebecca Gordon
Recording Webinar 1 – ‘Connect to Learning’ Series: What is Educational Neuroscience? – Prof. Andy Tolmie
Prof Andy Tolmie Bio Andy Tolmie is Chair of Psychology and Human Development at the UCL Institute of Education, and Deputy Director of the University of London Centre for Educational Neuroscience. He is a developmental psychologist with longstanding interest in the neurocognitive and social factors underpinning the growth of children’s conceptual representations and behavioural skills in … Continue reading Recording Webinar 1 – ‘Connect to Learning’ Series: What is Educational Neuroscience? – Prof. Andy Tolmie
Why Attention Matters for Students – Dr. Erika Galea
What is it to ‘pay attention’? Why is it that sometimes I can be having a conversation when all of a sudden my attention is called elsewhere, only to come back to realise that I need to respond to something that I missed? What was it that initially drew my attention away from what I … Continue reading Why Attention Matters for Students – Dr. Erika Galea
Educational Neuroscience – Online Seminars for Educators and Parents
The Faculty of Education within the University of Malta, in collaboration with the Educational Neuroscience Hub Europe and the Centre of Educational Neuroscience UCL/Birbeck, is presenting another series of seminars for educators (including teachers, LSEs, support services staff and educational leaders) and parents. Series 3 will focus on presenting pertinent areas in the science of … Continue reading Educational Neuroscience – Online Seminars for Educators and Parents
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
‘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
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!
Let me begin with a confession – Dr. Erika Galea
“Education is about enhancing learning, and neuroscience is about understanding the mental processes involved in learning. This common ground suggests a future in which educational practice can be transformed by science, just as medical practice was transformed by science about a century ago.” – Report by the Royal Society, UK, 2011 Let me begin with a … Continue reading Let me begin with a confession – Dr. Erika Galea