Binge Watching, Memory and Real Learning
Two articles for you today, both about the same thing… perhaps. On the one hand we have the very real phenomenon of endless content being consumed by anyone growing up in the smartphone era. On the other hand we read that #memory is the key to learning. Is it possible that massive amounts of mental […]
By: Nisha R Category: Articles Tags: education, Memory, Neuroscience
Four questions that encourage growth mindset among students
When working with young people, choosing which behaviours to praise can have a profound impact. In one study, children aged one- to three-years-old who were praised for their effort were far more likely to develop a growth mindset five years later (pdf). This is because praising effort provides a template for young children to follow, […]
By: Nisha R Category: Articles Tags: education, Neuroscience, Psychology
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