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Create an efficient summary in six steps
By making a summary, you are actively working on the learning material. This allows you to absorb information more efficiently. In addition, such a structured document provides a clear overview of your learning material. Two birds with one …
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Handwriting promotes learning more than typing, scientists claim
A Norwegian team of scientists has investigated the influence of handwriting and typing on brain activity and memory abilities.
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Time visualization: Tool
The D4E1 Timevisualization aid has been developed as a personalized tool to gain insight into:
- what part of the day it is at a certain time,
- which part of the day a certain activity takes place,
- when an action is necessary for activities within a …
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Self-regulation: On metacognition, steering and letting go
An article by Vernieuwendwijs about what self-regulation is and isn't.
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A look at ADHD through executive functions and motivation
An article from Education Community about the interaction between executive functioning and motivation. After reading the article you will better understand where the behavior of a student with ADHD comes from and how you can deal with it.
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How to study best: Seven tips to study more efficiently
In this article you will find seven tips to study more efficiently.
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Children's books about how the brain works
A list of books about how the brain works.
The way the brain works is very complicated. However, it can be very useful to talk to children about how the brain works. If you start using mindset methods or would like to get started with a growth …
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Five recommendations for optimal math opportunities for young children: Preschool
How can every child between 3 and 7 years get optimal opportunities for a good mathematical foundation? A crucial question, especially when you realize that there is a strong correlation between early math skills and later school success. The …
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Attention to executive functions: Information, tips and ideas
In her blog, Miss Femke takes a closer look at the following executive functions:
- inhibition ,
- working memory ,
- planning and organization,
- task initiation ,
- emotion regulation ,
- flexibility ,
- metacognition and self-monitoring.
You will discover …
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Tim Surma with a crash course in cognitive psychology
Tim Surma is research manager of the Expertise Center ExCEL and can draw on twenty years of experience in teaching in secondary education. He also co-wrote the book Wijze Lessen: twelve building blocks for effective didactics.
In 2018 he was a guest …
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Dealing with weak executive functions
Executive functions are less developed in people with ADD. This is referred to as 'weak' executive functions.
In the article you can read more about executive functions, dealing with weak EF and training EF.
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Learning with the Leitnerbox: Explanation
How can you learn useful concepts, sums or other reproduction knowledge? Active and spaced repetition, also called retrieval and spacing, is crucial for this. How can you approach this as a pupil or student? A good way is to use the Leitnerbox. A …
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