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MIT provides first evidence for learning mechanism
Finally confirming a fact that remained unproven for more than 30 years, researchers at MIT's Picower Institute for Learning and Memory report in the Aug. 25 issue of Science that certain key connections among neurons get stronger when we learn. view more (2006-08-25)
Success rates for prostate cancer depend on experience of surgeon
Surgeons performing operations to remove patients' prostate glands-the primary treatment for prostate cancer-go through a steep learning curve, according to a study published online July 24 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. view more (2007-07-25)
AN EARLY MARKER FOR ALZHEIMER-TYPE DEMENTIA?
A group of investigators of the University of Cagliari found an interesting association between chemokinines and dementia in Down's syndrome, which may have far reaching implications. People with Down`s syndrome (DS) show early Alzheimer-like dementia. It has been suggested that the pro-inflammatory cytokine class plays a role in Alzheimer`s... view more... (2002-08-05)
Organised students are more successful
Disorganised medical students are more likely to struggle and subsequently fail their end of year examinations, find researchers in this week’s BMJ. view more (2002-06-26)
Pre-school age exercises can prevent dyslexia
A typical characteristics of children's linguistic development are early signs of the risk of developing reading and writing disabilities, or dyslexia. view more (2008-08-28)
Disruptive pupils and classroom communication
Better communication between under-achieving pupils and their teachers can improve the pupils' socialisation and school achievement. That is the finding of research by Dr Isolina Oliveira and Dr Margarida César of the University of Lisbon (Portugal), presented today, Thursday 28 June 2001, at the International Conference on Communication,... view more... (2001-06-25)
Frequent TV viewing during adolescence linked with risk of attention and learning difficulties
Teenagers who watch television for three or more hours per day may have a higher risk of attention and learning difficulties in their adolescent and early adult years. view more (2007-05-08)
Study Suggests Online Learning Can Break Down Barriers
Online learning resources and mentoring programmes could boost the number of students from disadvantaged backgrounds entering higher education, according to a pioneering Kingston University study. Measures like these could also improve undergraduates' chances of getting a good degree. The Widening Access and Success research project has... view more... (2005-05-23)
Lab study shows THC exposure as adolescents linked to negative effects of THC as adults
In earlier studies, researchers at Louisiana State University had found that estrogen -- or more precisely, having ovaries -- made adult rats exposed for the first time to THC, the primary ingredient in marijuana and hashish, less sensitive to THC's negative effects on tests of learning and memory. view more (2009-04-20)
Learned motor programs directly influence the visual perception of movements
When novel movements are learned-for example, in sports-visual and motor learning take place simultaneously. view more (2006-01-10)
Children and disruptive behaviour
Teachers who use competition among students as a way of motivating them to improve their grades may inadvertently increase disruptive behaviour in their classrooms. This was the finding of Avi Kaplan from Ben Gurion University of the Negev in Israel along with Margaret Gheen and Carol Midgley from the University of Michigan, published today,... view more... (2002-06-10)
Why you remember names and ski slopes
When you meet your boss's husband, Harvey, at the office holiday party, then bump into him an hour later over the onion dip, will you remember his name? view more (2007-11-26)
Monkey see, monkey do?
What is the very best way to learn a complex task? Is it practice, practice, practice, or is watching and thinking enough to let you imitate a physical activity, such as skiing or ballet? A new study from Brandeis University published this week in the Journal of Vision unravels some of the mysteries surrounding how we learn to do things like tie... view more... (2007-03-20)
University of Surrey Immunologist Wins Prestigious National Award
Dr Lesley-Jane Eales-Reynolds of the School of Biomedical and Life Sciences at the University of Surrey has won one of 20 prestigious national teaching awards. The award, presented by the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme is worth £50,000 to Lesley-Jane, who will use the funds to develop new methods for the delivery and assessment of basic... view more... (2001-06-19)
Researchers discover mechanism that determines when detailed memories are retained
The levels of a chemical released by the brain determine how detailed a memory will later be, according to researchers at UC Irvine. view more (2006-10-16)
Learning how to learn for exam success
It may be the height of the holiday season, but about a million people are about to get life-altering news. On Thursday, 300,000 school and college students will receive their A level results. A week later, another 700,000 will find out how they did in their GCSEs. view more (2007-08-16)
On-Line System Propels Learning
Cranfield University’s Department of Process and Systems Engineering and Department of Power Engineering and Propulsion have developed a new web-based learning system to support postgraduate and short course programmes. The ‘on-line course companion’ is intended to provide additional support to part-time students who are studying... view more... (2001-02-19)
Virtual reality games could help bullying victims
Virtual reality games could help children to escape victimisation and bullying at school, according to researchers at the University of Warwick. view more (2009-11-11)
SCHOLAR Going Home with Scholars
Heriot-Watt SCHOLAR, the supported e-learning programme for Highers/Advanced Highers which has been adopted by all Scottish education authorities, is being chosen to help with home-based study by almost all of the pupils who are using it. Confirmation comes in a report, to be published under SEED's Future Learning and Teaching Programme (FLaT),... view more... (2003-06-18)
White children more positive toward blacks after learning about racism, study shows
Challenging the idea that racism education could be harmful to students, a new study from The University of Texas at Austin found the results of learning about historical racism are primarily positive. The study appears in the November/December issue of the journal Child Development. view more (2007-11-15)
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