List: Learning | Curated by Marc Smith

Dec 14, 2023
21 stories
LearningEducation, Learning Science
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Why learning should be hardLet me ask you a question: Would you rather take a test or be subjected to a mild electric shock?
Dec 12, 2023
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Dec 12, 2023
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Will 2024 be the year of sleep?People are finally becoming concerned about sleep. And for good reason.
Dec 7, 2023
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Dec 7, 2023
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Want to learn better? Draw.The different ways the human brain processes and stores information can help us design new methods of learning.
Dec 5, 2023
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Dec 5, 2023
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4 Natural Cognitive Enhances You Need To Know AboutCognitive enhances (or nootropics) are substances that are thought to enhance cognitive functions, such as memory and attention. They…
Nov 19, 2023
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Nov 19, 2023
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How to make your brain better, naturallyThere are many ways to enhance learning. Knowing how we learn is perhaps the most effective. But staying fit, eating a healthy diet and…
Nov 18, 2023
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Nov 18, 2023
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The one learning myth that’s holding you backWe learn many things is our lifetime, from learning to walk and talk, read and write, ride a bike and drive a car. The list seems endless…
Nov 20, 2023
Nov 20, 2023
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Why do we forget what we learned in school?Do you remember what you learned in school? Chances are you’ll have a vague idea. But the details might be fuzzy. This won’t be the case…
Nov 21, 2023
Nov 21, 2023
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Can brain training make us smarter?Can listening to Mozart make you better at mathematics?
Nov 14, 2023
Nov 14, 2023
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This is how you can keep your brain youngIt’s obviously important to keep fit and healthy as we age. The problem is that no matter how hard we try to combat the physical signs of…
Nov 7, 2023
Nov 7, 2023
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The Enduring Power of StoriesAnd why they matter more than ever.
Mar 24, 2023
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Mar 24, 2023
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Does it really take 10,000 hours to become an expert?Like many similar claims, the answer isn’t as straightforward as we would like.
Oct 17, 2023
Oct 17, 2023
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Belief and Action: Revisiting MindsetsAny discussion surrounding the creation of some kind of learning identity can often take a backseat in favour of other aspects of the…
Nov 17, 2017
Nov 17, 2017
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Applying Attribution Theory To The ClassroomAttribution theory is a psychological concept about how people explain the causes of an event or behaviour.
Nov 24, 2017
Nov 24, 2017
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Seeing Failure DifferentlyIt was late July 2012, and Britain was caught up in the hype of Olympic fever. I had sat down to watch the gruelling men’s road race on…
Apr 10, 2020
Apr 10, 2020
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How do we learn?There’s a rather persistent myth the permeates all types of learning and is particularly persistent in schools and even universities. The…
Aug 15, 2020
Aug 15, 2020
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The 6 habits of buoyant peopleBuoyancy is a type of resilience specific to low-level hassles and setbacks. While resilience is most often associated with severe…
Aug 16, 2020
Aug 16, 2020
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5 Principles of Effective LearningLearning is a term people appear to understand instinctively. But if we pause for a moment and think about all the things we have learned…
Apr 28, 2021
Apr 28, 2021
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Are you a lazy thinker?It might surprise you to know, but you don’t know as much as you think you do. This is not to imply that you don’t know a great deal about…
Mar 14, 2022
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Mar 14, 2022
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The uses and abuses of nostalgiaI think I must have reached the stage in life where I think more about my childhood. We feel an attachment to our childhood homes and many…
Jul 30, 2022
Jul 30, 2022
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Where does creativity come from?Creativity is a tricky concept. Some would suggest its spontaneous nature sits outside traditional learning and that it can be nurtured…
Aug 22, 2022
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Aug 22, 2022
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