How Mirror Neurons Shape Learning & Student Behaviour
Reading time: 3 minutesWhat if your brain mirrors what you see others do?
Cognitive Science
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Tackling Screen Time Distractions: Improving Attention
Reading time: 2 minutesHow does disorganised screen use impacting your students’ learning?
How Music Boosts Cognitive Development in Classrooms
Reading time: 3 minutesDoes playing a musical instrument boost students’ academic success?
Using Schema Theory to Understand How Students Learn
Reading time: 2 minutesHow can understanding memory’s three steps boost your teaching impact?
How To Strengthen Working Memory
Reading time: 2 minutesWhy does memory matter in every classroom?
How To Maximise Students’ Attention Span in Classrooms
Reading time: 3 minutesHow can teachers maximise attention in the classroom?
Neuroaesthetics: Conceiving Alternative Ways for Learning
Reading time: 3 minutesCan neuroaesthetics offer another way to understand how learning happens?
Is Cognitive Science Enough To Transform Your Teaching?
Reading time: 3 minutesWhat if cognitive science could make your teaching more effective?
AVOID Retrieval Practice at the Start of Every Lesson
Reading time: 2 minutesDoes retrieval practice always work at the start of every lesson?
Neurodiversity and Cognitive Load
Reading time: 2 minutesAre teachers aware of how cognitive load affects neurodivergent students?
Do Unsuccessful Retrieval Attempts Enhance Learning?
Reading time: 2 minutesDoes failing a test improve long-term learning?
Individual Differences in Working Memory
Reading time: 2 minutesWhy do some students remember more details than others?