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Media coverage
Title How Educational Neuroscience can be used to enhance classroom practice Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet InTouch Media type Print Country/Territory Ireland Date 02/12/2024 Description The All-Island Consortium to Foster Educational Neuroscience Research and Practice (AIEN) hosted a research day at University College Dublin, focusing on how educational neuroscience can enhance classroom practices. Presentations highlighted a range of studies aimed at improving learning outcomes by understanding the neurological and cognitive needs of students. Professor Joni Holmes emphasized the need for a transdiagnostic approach to address diverse learning profiles, while Dr Lisa Keenan shared insights into the educational experiences of autistic pupils. Other presentations included research on mind wandering, with Dr Agnieszka Graham showing its impact on memory performance, and findings from teacher and parent focus groups revealing gaps in understanding mind wandering. Projects like the ENIGMA and Arithmós initiatives explored how gamification and multidimensional approaches can improve engagement and learning, particularly in subjects like mathematics. The event demonstrated the importance of considering individual cognitive needs, promoting teacher awareness, and integrating neuroscience research to optimize classroom practices. URL https://intouch.into.ie/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=b5e9d7cd-6832-4cbd-8c50-96ba8cc9ab12 Persons Agnieszka Graham, Michelle Downes
Keywords
- educational neuroscience
- mind wandering