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A learning classroom: Brian Boyd
In this clip Brian Boyd reviews some of the educational theories associated with effective learning and, in particular, the concept of flow.
About the brain
Examine what we know about the nature and capacity of the human brain. This film outlines some of the main ideas that have shaped our understanding of how young people learn.
- Posted on 31 August 2007 under The Brain, How We Learn, Topics, Curriculum.
Concentration and memory: Brian Boyd
Hear Brian Boyd outline some of the issues the arise from the emphasis that the curriculum and examination system places on the ability to recall knowledge and information from short-term memory.
- Posted on 31 August 2007 under Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 4: People, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, Journey to Excellence, Views from Leading Thinkers, The Brain, Motivation, How We Learn, Topics, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 4: People, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
Intelligence: Sergio Della Sala
Learn about the different schools of thought on individual intelligence. Sergio Della Sala contrasts multiple intelligence theory with the 'G' theory of general intelligence.
Learning and the brain: Sergio Della Sala
Hear Sergio Della Sala explain what happens in the brain when learning takes place. His analysis also explores what we mean by memory and knowledge.
Learning brain: accelerated learning
Listen to staff and pupils within a primary school as they review some of the key features and benefits of the accelerated learning cycle.
- Posted on 31 August 2007 under The Brain, How We Learn, Topics, Curriculum.
Learning brain: using brain-friendly strategies
Learn about the ways in which an additional support for learning teacher reaches a group of dyslexic-style learners through brain-friendly strategies.
- Posted on 31 August 2007 under The Brain, How We Learn, Topics, Curriculum.
Learning brain: using memory techniques
Hear staff and pupils within a primary school discuss the use of visual tools and memory techniques, and discover how such methods can improve learning for all.
- Posted on 31 August 2007 under The Brain, How We Learn, Topics, Curriculum.
Learning brain: using visual tools
A council has been using visual tools to develop thinking skills within a primary and secondary school cluster learning and teaching group. Hear from those involved.
- Posted on 31 August 2007 under The Brain, How We Learn, Topics, Curriculum.
Mind myths - Sergio Della Sala
Listen to Sergio Della Sala explain what happens in the brain when learning takes place, and hear his analysis of what we mean by memory and knowledge.