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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…
“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
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
Uniquely Human: How Animals Differ From People
What separates humans from other animals? What makes us uniquely human? This question can be…
Does Forest-Bathing Benefit Your Anxious Amygdala?
Living near forests might promote healthy brain development, especially as measured by “amygdala integrity.” Continue reading
Can Our Evolutionary Past Help Shape Our Classrooms’ Future?
Humans are genetically adapted for learning. The transmission of information, skills, culture, and knowledge from…