Memory trace is a complex cognitive process that refers to encoding, storage, and retrieval of information in the brain. Repeated, meaningful exposures strengthen neural encoding. Educators who have foundational understanding memory development and understand the power and importance of memory-enhancing strategies will apply and teach those strategies in ways that enhance student learning.
When children spend more time in structured activities, they get worse at working toward goals, making decisions, and regulating their behavior, according to a study. Instead, kids might learn more
How we can use one of the strategies, spaced practice, to improve learning of implicit memories – of skills. While teaching a course on Learning last week, I told the
When I was a child nearly a quarter-century ago, my mornings in elementary school began outside. My friends and I had the opportunity to play and socialize before going into
Teenagers who take additional math and science courses are less likely to drink or binge drink alcohol, according to a recent study by researchers from Washington State University. Co-author Ben
Children and teens who struggle with self-regulation may be prone to behavioral problems and emotional outbursts that make it hard for them to maintain friendships. Yoga, exercise, education and personal
Ever since the landmark “marshmallow test” highlighted the importance of early self-control in later achievement, educators have worked to find ways to build self-regulation among young children. But a new
Great partnership with the local library! At some branches of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, it’s not unusual for 90 kids to pack into a homework-help center after school. The Columbus
Project-based-learning assignments should include six basic qualities — intellectual challenge and accomplishment, authenticity, public product, collaboration, project management and reflection — according to a framework released by the Buck Institute
How many voices does it take? Is one child enough to cause a leader to set everything else aside and listen? Will 20 voices make the difference if one story
What is an instructional strategy and/or teaching concept that you think is under-used/under-appreciated in the classroom that you think should be practiced more widely? In Part One, Kathy Glass, Amber
