There is a popular belief that the left brain is the logical, rational and analytical side of the brain, while the right hemisphere is associated with emotion and creativity. Perhaps building on this idea of lateralization, some also hold that... View Article
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Technology has made a large impact on many aspects of our lives, especially on the younger generation. Due to the vibrant colours and interactive components of digital devices, it is not surprising that children today find joy in activities including... View Article
Parents across Ontario strive to put their children into a French immersion program. But while they may do so with the hopes of putting them on the path to bilingualism, the program actually facilitates an elitist education system and separates... View Article
Cognitive scientists have known for several years that adults have a harder time learning a new language than children. However, it has never been clear just when this change occurs, and how long this “critical period” lasts. Researchers at MIT... View Article
A study conducted in 1995 discovered that children from higher income families tend to hear about 30 million more words in their first three years of life in comparison to children from lower-income families. It was concluded that the significant... View Article
The underpinnings of human cognition remain mostly a mystery. Despite the advancement of tools and technology in neuroscience, our understanding of the brain and its functions is pretty superficial. Part of the problem lies in how we describe neuroscientific phenomena.... View Article
Researchers at Princeton University explored the relationship between attention and learning during decision making in a study using eye tracking and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). The findings of Leong and colleagues could contribute to the world of education and... View Article
Personalized learning: The importance of tailoring instruction to meet individual student needs
October 24, 2014 12:52 amEducators have a responsibility to ensure that students receive a high-quality education that meets their individual needs. A teacher named Natalie Munroe spent two days as a student in her own school to better understand the challenges that students face... View Article