In order to foster a growth mindset, our students must believe that their effort is responsible for their success. Students… Continue Reading »
Category: Neuroscience
How to Overcome Anxiety in School
As students navigate the social and academic challenges of their school day, stress can provoke anxiety for those with or without… Continue Reading »
Executive Function and Leadership
When first starting SMARTS with a new group of students, I’ll ask them, “What is executive function?” Often a student will… Continue Reading »
Executive Function and Social-Emotional Learning: Promoting Students’ Engagement in the Learning Process
The schedule for our 33rd Annual Learning Differences Conference, titled “Executive Function and Social-Emotional Learning: Promoting Students’ Engagement in the… Continue Reading »
My Day as Sparky the Neuron: Learning about Learning by Wearing a Funny Hat
Recently I signed up for a Human Brain, Human Learning course, and I had no idea what to expect. The… Continue Reading »
The Neuroscience Revolution and Learning Differences
It seems everywhere you look that research being done by neuroscientists is revolutionizing our understanding of how our brains help, or hurt,… Continue Reading »