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UrduUniversity at Buffalo psychologist identifies a connectivity fingerprint suggesting that the brain’s reading network is at work across cognitive domains; ‘reading affects everything,’ he says
Tag: LEARNING/LITERACY/READING
A stronger maths foundation in first grade
* First grade teachers can find out who is on track with math and who is lagging, using an accurate diagnostic test that they can administer in the classroom. * After Covid-19 school reopening, or during catch-up sessions in the…
In decision-making, biases are an unconscious tendency that are difficult to eradicate
This is according to a study conducted in primates, published in Current Biology, led by Ruben Moreno Bote and Gabriela Mochol, researchers at the Center for Brain and Cognition, in collaboration with Roozbeh Kiani, a researcher at New York University
Universal prosodic cues facilitate learning in both animals and humans
Elements of oral expression such as pitch, tone and intonation, highlight important parts of speech, and not only humans benefit. According to a study on the evolution of language published in the journal Cognition
New tool makes students better at detecting fake imagery and videos
Researchers at Uppsala University have developed a digital self-test that trains users to assess news items, images and videos presented on social media. The self-test has also been evaluated in a scientific study, which confirmed the researchers’ hypothesis that the…
New research reveals story of Penguin’s work to bring Russian classics to English readers
New research reveals story of Penguin’s work to bring Russian classics to English readers in the 20th century
Willpower is the key to enhancing learning and memory: researchers uncover the mechanism
Active or voluntary learning is a major topic in education, psychology, and neuroscience. Over the years, numerous studies have shown that when learning occurs through voluntary action, there is a modulation of attention, motivation and cognitive control that makes the…
Pre-schoolers frequently using tablet or mobile can’t see the forest for the trees
What can you see on this picture (next to thearticle)? Say what comes to your mind immediately!
Pre-schoolers frequently using tablet or mobile can’t see the forest for the trees
Children of the Alpha Generation (who has been born after 2010) typically grow up with mobile devices in their hands which seems to change how they perceive the world
New experiences enhance learning by resetting key brain circuit
NIH-funded study shows how novelty triggers neural mechanisms that facilitate flexible strategy encoding
Tinnitus: A tingling mystery to be decrypted
The article by Dr. Mereen H. Fahmi Rasheed et al. is published in The Open Neuroimaging Journal, 2021
KU lands grant to improve technology use among faculty, researchers in special education
New center will link faculty nationwide to improve training, foster innovation
Positive vibes only: Forego negative texts or risk being labelled a downer
University of Ottawa study finds using a negative emoji when texting — in any context — reflects negatively despite intent
How the brain processes sign language
The ability to speak is one of the essential characteristics that distinguishes humans from other animals. Many people would probably intuitively equate speech and language. However, cognitive science research on sign languages since the 1960s paints a different picture: Today…
Study: Preschoolers with higher cardiorespiratory fitness do better on cognitive tests
Study in 4-6 year olds finds fitness-cognition link
Internet trends suggest COVID-19 spurred a return to earlier values and activities
Mentions of sourdough, sacrifice and death all surged as the pandemic took hold
Foreign language learners should be exposed to slang in the classroom and here’s why….
Experts say English slang and regional dialect should not be banned from classrooms but when you’re getting to grips with a second language how helpful is it to learn non-standard lingo?
Predicting words’ grammatical properties helps us read faster
Such prediction can be successfully modelled by neural networks
Changing the connection between the hemispheres affects speech perception
When we listen to speech sounds, the information that enters our left and right ear is not exactly the same. This may be because acoustic information reaches one ear before the other, or because the sound is perceived as louder…
Learning by observation reduces cognitive bias, research suggests
New research uncovers the effectiveness of debiasing by observing others
Book developed at Cincinnati Children’s helps identify risks of reading difficulties
MRI results also the first to indicate relationships between screened skills and early brain development in preschool-age children
Tactile books adapted for blind children
Blind children do not apprehend the world in the same way as their sighted counterparts. A research team from UNIGE and Université Lumière Lyon 2 have developed tactile books that are tailored specifically to their needs.
Marmoset monkeys eavesdrop and understand conversations between other marmosets
Humans continuously observe and evaluate interactions between third parties to decide with whom to interact in the future. But it is difficult to measure what information animals gain when they eavesdrop on vocal interactions between conspecifics: If they do understand…
NYUAD researchers propose programming to support adolescent mothers in areas of conflict
New publication by Global TIES for Children, a research center supported by the NYU Abu Dhabi Research Institute and NYU New York
How the brain is programmed for computer programming?
Countries around the world are seeing a surge in the number of computer science students. Enrolment in related university programs in the U.S. and Canada tripled between 2006-2016 and Europe too has seen rising numbers. At the same time, the…
Children cannot ignore what they hear when detecting emotions
Children determine emotion by what they hear, rather than what they see, according to new research. The first-of-its-kind study, by Durham University’s Department of Psychology, looked at how children pick up on the emotions of a situation. They found that…
How will seafarers fare once automated ships take over? Scientists predict the future
Scientists simulate trends in maritime employment over the next 15 years following ship automation
Growing up in a bilingual home has lasting benefits
‘Early bilinguals’ have advantages over those who learn a second language later
Superheroes, foods and apps bring a modern twist to the periodic table
Many students, especially non-science majors, dread chemistry. The first lesson in an introductory chemistry course typically deals with how to interpret the periodic table of elements, but its complexity can be overwhelming to students with little or no previous exposure.…
Noncognitive skills — distinct from cognitive abilities — are important to success across the life
Study offers view of genetics of noncognitive skills influencing educational success
NYUAD study informs research of child development and learning in conflict-affected areas
This new analysis is by Global TIES for Children, a research center supported by the NYU Abu Dhabi Research Institute and NYU New York
Discussion and de-escalation in social media
International research team awarded funding to develop AI-based, social media ‘moderator’
Scientists explore deficits in processing speed in individuals with spinal cord injury
Research team finds persons with spinal cord injury and older healthy individuals have similar brain activation during processing speed tasks. Findings support the theory of accelerated cognitive aging following spinal cord injury
Dr. Genova receives NIH K18 award to advance her autism research in transition-age youth
NIMH Career Enhancement Award of $266,988 to Helen Genova, PhD, of Kessler Foundation, supports research in job preparedness for youth with autism spectrum disorders
Linguists gather virtually to showcase cutting-edge research
The LSA’s 95th Annual Meeting convenes in early January
To the brain, reading computer code is not the same as reading language
Neuroscientists find that interpreting code activates a general-purpose brain network, but not language-processing centers
Remote learning here to stay despite challenges, survey finds
About two in 10 U.S. school districts have already adopted, plan to adopt or are considering adopting virtual schools after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new RAND Corporation study. The survey of district leaders indicates that…
Brains work harder while processing descriptions of motion in other languages
Our brain has to work a little harder when we’re reading about physical movement in a way that is not typical in our native language, according to a new study
Most U.S. social studies teachers feel unprepared to teach civic learning
Gap could contribute to truth decay, survey finds
How the brain distinguishes fact from possibility
Processing facts triggers stronger brain activity than possibilities
Dr. Boukrina of Kessler Foundation extends her study of stroke-related reading deficits
Support from the Mabel H. Flory Charitable Trust grant advances novel reading research for stroke survivors at Kessler Foundation
Psychological factors contributing to language learning
The problem of language acquisition is one of the complicated psychological topics. Teacher education experts are always seeking new ways of improving the efficiency of language learning.
1 in 3 who are aware of deepfakes say they have inadvertently shared them on social media
A Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) study has found that some Singaporeans have reported that, despite being aware of the existence of ‘deepfakes’ in general, they believe they have circulated deepfake content on social media which they later found out was a hoax.
1 in 3 who are aware of deepfakes say they have inadvertently shared them on social media
Author says results highlight need to educate citizens to deal with deepfakes
Using art to build peace for a new generation
A research project using art and digital technology to empower and educate young people across the globe has been awarded funding worth £2 million from the Global Challenges Research Fund. The Mobile Arts for Peace (MAP) project, led by Professor…
Purdue Innovation Partners Institute works to bridge rural digital divide
Launches $1M public-private partnership to improve connectivity, support remote learning
Learning a new language changes the brain’s division of labor
Adult language learning changes hemisphere specialization for comprehension but not production
The future’s uncertain – but noradrenaline can help us adapt
A brain chemical called noradrenaline is responsible for our responses to uncertain situations – helping us to learn quickly and adapt our behaviour, a new study has found. The COVID-19 pandemic has plunged us all into a state of uncertainty.…
Hearing test may detect autism in newborns
University of Miami and Harvard Medical School researchers are tweaking a standard hearing test to help detect autism at a very early age.
Research shows what happens in the sensory cortex when learning and recognising patterns
A study by scientists at the University of Sussex is challenging the common understanding of how mammalian brains work. The research, published in Current Biology , suggests that neurons in the sensory cortex don’t just detect sensory information, but could…