ARTICLES

EMOTION AND LEARNING

For a long time we knew very little about the role of the cerebellum and the influence that movement has in promoting long term memory. Our brains benefit from regular exercise and the body being in motion... read more.

ENCOURAGING SELF BELIEF

One of the disturbing trends coming out of research right across the world is that students at the end of their final year of school have less self belief in their ability to learn than when they began the year... read more.

LEARNING, STRATEGIES AND HOPE

We know that the 'learning' that enables us to find our place in the 21st Century does not come naturally to our brains. We are continually striving to present information to our brains in such a way that it will be remembered beyond the activity of the 'razor' gangs... read more.

SPREADING LEARNING OUT

There is a remarkable benefit in spreading out learning rather than cramming everything into one concentrated block. This is known as "the distribution of practice effect". As far as learning is concerned 'little and often' is an excellent precept... read more.

STRESS, HUGGING AND SUDOKO

Parents/caregivers: remember that in times of stress (as in right now during the exam period) the prefrontal cortex - the rational part of the brain - is being overwhelmed by the amygdala, which processes emotions... read more.