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The Source of Student Motivation: Deeper than We Know?
Usually I blog about specific research findings that inform education. Today — to mix things…
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“How You Got to Be So Smart”: The Evolution of...
Evolution of the Learning Brain: or How You Got to Be So Smart, by Paul Howard-Jones, offers an evolutionary history of learning itself. Both richly scientific and fun to read, it gives teachers a helpful, fresh perspective on our work in classrooms and schools. Continue reading
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Early Signs of Autism: “Joint Attention”
This video, by Simon Baron-Cohen, explains the importance of “joint attention” in early diagnosis of autism. Continue reading
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Uniquely Human: How Animals Differ From People
What separates humans from other animals? What makes us uniquely human? This question can be…
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Does Forest-Bathing Benefit Your Anxious Amygdala?
Living near forests might promote healthy brain development, especially as measured by “amygdala integrity.” Continue reading
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Can Our Evolutionary Past Help Shape Our Classrooms’ Future?
Humans are genetically adapted for learning. The transmission of information, skills, culture, and knowledge from…