Brain-Based Learning
Explore the mysteries of the human brain! Find out how discoveries in neuroscience provide insights into how students learn—and how to engage them in the classroom.
6 Ways to Capture Students’ Attention
Teachers can use insights from neuroscience to help ensure that learners stay engaged during class and are more likely to retain information.2.1kJump-Starting Academic Learning With Movement and Dance
The benefits of movement in the classroom aren’t limited to younger students. Pairing new words and concepts with gestures or dance moves locks in understanding—and active brain breaks prime students to learn even more.13.7kWhy Ages 2-7 Matter So Much for Brain Development
Rich experiences—from play to the arts and relationships—fundamentally shape a young child’s development.124.4kBrains That Fire Together Wire Together
A 2023 study revealed that while learning, the brains of students and teachers looked remarkably similar.Teach Kids When They’re Ready
A new book for parents on developing their kids’ sense of autonomy has some useful insights for teachers as well.106.3kActivating Learning by Milling to Music
When students pretend they’re at a fancy party making small talk, a simple brainstorm for writing ideas becomes more lively, more cooperative—and more effective.14.9kUsing Movement to Teach Vocabulary
When students explore new words through movement, they understand them better, retain them longer, and feel more empowered to use them.14.5kThe Powerful Effects of Drawing on Learning
The science is clear: Drawing beats out reading and writing to help students remember concepts.66.9k17 Brain Breaks Tailored for High Schoolers
As high school students navigate more rigorous academic tasks and denser curricular material, the occasional 3-to-5-minute break delivers a wide range of benefits.6.8k5 Research-Backed Studying Techniques
Teachers can guide students to avoid ineffective studying habits in favor of ones that will increase their learning outcomes.53.8k3 Common Myths About Learning—and What Teachers Can Do Instead
With a solid understanding of how people process information, teachers can use evidence-based strategies to guide student learning.7.4kThe 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2020
We reviewed hundreds of educational studies in 2020 and then highlighted 10 of the most significant—covering topics from virtual learning to the reading wars and the decline of standardized tests.24.2k9 Brain Breaks That Teens Will Love
Students are still learning, even during brief breaks, which serve to help them decompress, refocus, and process new information.2.6kDecoding the Teenage Brain (in 3 Charts)
New technologies are shedding light on what really makes adolescents tick—and providing clues on how we might reach them better.33kMultiple Intelligences: What Does the Research Say?
Proposed by Howard Gardner in 1983, the theory of multiple intelligences has revolutionized how we understand intelligence. Learn more about the research behind his theory.47.7k