https://newsbook.com.mt/en/how-can-we-help-children-thrive-at-school/ As the new school year begins, children are returning to school with all the challenges, opportunities and emotions it brings. They may be excited to see their friends but also conscious – perhaps apprehensive – of the academic challenges that lie ahead. When struggling with a subject, children may sometimes be told that they … Continue reading How can we help children thrive at school? – an interview with Dr. Erika Galea by Newsbook Malta
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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
‘A teacher who has a growth mindset believes that the brain is malleable and develops efficiently if we work with it in the right way, believes that kids can be given wonderful opportunities to learn almost anything they need to learn, and that our job is to reflect that to kids’ – Prof. Carol Ann Tomlinson
In the second vlog of her 4-part series, Professor Carol Ann Tomlinson delves into how research standards have evolved over time. In the 70s, researchers met the best-known standards of their era, just as in fields like medicine and architecture. They couldn't meet a 2020 research standard simply because they operated with the best knowledge … Continue reading ‘A teacher who has a growth mindset believes that the brain is malleable and develops efficiently if we work with it in the right way, believes that kids can be given wonderful opportunities to learn almost anything they need to learn, and that our job is to reflect that to kids’ – Prof. Carol Ann Tomlinson
‘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
‘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
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 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 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
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!
How Does Executive Functioning Affect Learning? – Dr. Erika Galea
This post presents pertinent information about Executive Functioning, for the attention of parents, teachers and other stakeholders interested in the development of children at any stage in their educational journey. What is Executive Function (EF)? You can view EF as ‘the management system of the brain’ – it is a set of cognitive skills … Continue reading How Does Executive Functioning Affect Learning? – Dr. Erika Galea
‘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
Tune in to Dr. David Sousa – A Leading International Consultant and Author in Educational Neuroscience
I am delighted to announce that this will be the first in a series of four brief vlogs, presenting the esteemed and distinguished educational neuroscientist, Dr. David Sousa. Listen out! Dr. Sousa provides fruitful and practical advice about scientific-based teaching and learning strategies for all professionals, including parents, working with children and adolescents. David A. Sousa, EdD, … Continue reading Tune in to Dr. David Sousa – A Leading International Consultant and Author in Educational Neuroscience