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
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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 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
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!
‘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
‘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