September 7 – September 20, 2014
Neuro Clips:
Word 'edges' are important for language acquisition
Summary: In a recent study, researchers found that infants about 7 months old were able to accurately encode the sound and position of the first and last syllable of words. These findings have implications for further study of the mechanisms associated with language learning.
Video games could dramatically streamline educational research
Summary: Researchers propose that video games could provide a new strategy for educational research. The use of “computational modeling” could streamline educational research to improve the process of development, allow for multiple testing models, and drastically reduce costs.
Sibling bullying linked to later depression, self-harm
Summary: In a recent longitudinal study researchers found that children who reported being bullied by their siblings were at greater risk for clinical depression and self-harming behaviors. These children completed questionnaires at age 12 and again at age 18. These results have implications for clinical practice as well as assessment protocols.
Children who go to preschool achieve higher grades at high school graduation, British study shows
Summary: A recent study compared children involved in an early-childhood pre-school to students with minimal of no exposure. The longitudinal study reassessed the students at ages 6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 16, 18, and 21. The results suggest that preschool instruction helps students later perform better on general certificate of secondary education (GCSE) in the UK.
Your paper brain and your Kindle brain aren't the same thing
Summary: The article reports from an interview with a researcher investigating the neural impacts of reading on a screen. Research findings suggest that our brains have adapted to reading on a screen, which has translated to our eyes jumping around the screen to skim for information as opposed to "deep reading." These findings have implications for instruction and structure that may require an intentional engagement with print material to ensure that children are fully understanding information.
Neuroscience is redefining Early Childhood Development
http://blogs.unicef.org/2014/09/20/neuroscience-is-redefining-early-childhood-development/
Summary: The article examines the impact that neuroscience findings have had on our understanding of early childhood development as a critical developmental period.
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