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Aerobic fitness relates to superior exact and approximate arithmetic processing in college-aged adults 大学生有氧适能与优秀的精确和近似算术处理能力有关

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Trends in Neuroscience and Education Pub Date : 2021-06-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.tine.2021.100154

Amanda L. McGowan, Madison C. Chandler, Matthew B. Pontifex

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A cross-sectional study of neuromyths among teachers in a Caribbean nation 加勒比海国家教师神经神话的横断面研究

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Trends in Neuroscience and Education Pub Date : 2021-06-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.tine.2021.100155

Satyavi Bissessar, Farid F Youssef

{"title":"A cross-sectional study of neuromyths among teachers in a Caribbean nation","authors":"Satyavi Bissessar, Farid F Youssef","doi":"10.1016/j.tine.2021.100155","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tine.2021.100155","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>The current COVID-19 pandemic and proliferation of misinformation regarding science highlights the importance of improving general science literacy. The continued preponderance of neuromyths among educators is of concern, especially in lower- and middle-income countries.</p></div><div><h3>Method</h3><p>Using an adapted questionnaire, a cross-sectional survey was conducted among teachers in a small island developing state in the Caribbean.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Two-thirds of the sample were unable to recognise at least 50% of the myths. Regression analysis<span> demonstrated that higher scores in brain knowledge and exposure to prior teacher-training increased belief in neuromyths. On the other hand, specific in-service training pertaining to educational neuroscience improved scores.</span></p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Neuromyths are prevalent among teachers and appear to inform their teaching practice. Further research needs to be conducted to explore not just the prevalence of these myths but in what ways they may be impacting teaching and learning outcomes in the classroom.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":46228,"journal":{"name":"Trends in Neuroscience and Education","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 100155"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2021-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.tine.2021.100155","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38994191","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 9

Conceptual knowledge of the associativity principle: A review of the literature and an agenda for future research 联想原理的概念知识:文献综述及未来研究议程

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Trends in Neuroscience and Education Pub Date : 2021-06-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.tine.2021.100152

Joanne Eaves , Camilla Gilmore , Nina Attridge

引用次数: 2

Does reasoning training improve fluid reasoning and academic achievement for children and adolescents? A systematic review 推理训练能提高儿童和青少年的流动推理能力和学习成绩吗?系统回顾

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Trends in Neuroscience and Education Pub Date : 2021-06-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.tine.2021.100153

Julia M. Guerin , Shari L. Wade , Quintino R. Mano

{"title":"Does reasoning training improve fluid reasoning and academic achievement for children and adolescents? A systematic review","authors":"Julia M. Guerin , Shari L. Wade , Quintino R. Mano","doi":"10.1016/j.tine.2021.100153","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tine.2021.100153","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>BACKGROUND</h3><p>Studies of children and adolescents suggest that reasoning training may improve both reasoning and academic achievement, but evidence and systematic evaluation of this research is limited. Accordingly, this paper provides a systematic review of the literature on reasoning training in order to describe current methods and evaluate their efficacy.</p></div><div><h3>METHOD</h3><p>A systematic search identified eleven articles—published between 1996 and 2016—that reported findings from thirteen separate studies of reasoning training effects on fluid reasoning (G<em>f</em>) and academic achievement in children and adolescents. Specific G<em>f</em><span> outcomes examined were analogical, deductive, inductive, nonverbal, and/or relational reasoning ability. Specific academic achievement outcomes examined were math and reading achievement. This paper reviewed studies utilizing both computerized and non-computerized methods of G</span><em>f</em> training.</p></div><div><h3>FINDINGS</h3><p>Findings from the review show that reasoning training improves G<em>f</em> (near transfer effects). Although less conclusive, when considered on balance, evidence suggests that reasoning training also improves academic achievement (far transfer effects).</p></div><div><h3>CONCLUSIONS</h3><p>Research is needed to parameterize the effects of G<em>f</em> training on academic achievement, and in particular to identify moderators of training efficacy on academic outcomes. Limitations and directions for future research are discussed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":46228,"journal":{"name":"Trends in Neuroscience and Education","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 100153"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2021-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.tine.2021.100153","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38995689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 9

Physically active learning in preschoolers: Improved self-regulation, comparable quantity estimation 学龄前儿童身体主动学习:自我调节能力的提高，可比较数量的估计

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Trends in Neuroscience and Education Pub Date : 2021-03-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.tine.2021.100150

Amanda L. McGowan , Hope K. Gerde , Karin A. Pfeiffer , Matthew B. Pontifex

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引用次数: 5

Erratum regarding missing Declaration of Competing Interest statements in previously published articles 关于先前发表的文章中缺少竞争利益声明的勘误表

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Trends in Neuroscience and Education Pub Date : 2021-03-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.tine.2020.100148

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Structured versus free block play: the impact on arithmetic processing 结构化与自由方块游戏:对算术处理的影响

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Trends in Neuroscience and Education Pub Date : 2021-03-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.tine.2020.100146

Sharlene D. Newman , Erin Loughery , Ambur Ecklund , Cindy You , Hannah Von Werder , Firat Soylu

{"title":"Structured versus free block play: the impact on arithmetic processing","authors":"Sharlene D. Newman , Erin Loughery , Ambur Ecklund , Cindy You , Hannah Von Werder , Firat Soylu","doi":"10.1016/j.tine.2020.100146","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tine.2020.100146","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Block play is one type of intervention that improves visuospatial skills. There are multiple forms of block play and it is unclear whether they have differential cognitive effects.</p></div><div><h3>Method</h3><p>Given the importance of visuospatial skills for mathematical performance, we studied the differential impact of two types of block playstructured (copying a block design) and free (building from imagination) on arithmetic processing, using behavioral and fMRI methods. Forty-three children aged 8.3±0.8 years participated (21 free play and 22 structured block play).</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Results showed that while both groups showed behavioral improvements, only the structured block play group showed significant improvements in both addition and subtraction performance. Additionally, the structured block play group showed increased activation in several regions linked to memory, motor, and arithmetic processing after training.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The results inform choices for activities used in the classroom to improve visuospatial skills and suggest structured block play may be beneficial for arithmetic processing.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":46228,"journal":{"name":"Trends in Neuroscience and Education","volume":"22 ","pages":"Article 100146"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2021-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.tine.2020.100146","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25585719","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Open schools! Weighing the effects of viruses and lockdowns on children 打开学校!权衡病毒和封锁对儿童的影响

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Trends in Neuroscience and Education Pub Date : 2021-03-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.tine.2021.100151

Manfred Spitzer

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引用次数: 20

Approximate arithmetic training does not improve symbolic math in third and fourth grade children 近似算术训练不能提高三、四年级儿童的符号数学

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Trends in Neuroscience and Education Pub Date : 2021-03-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.tine.2021.100149

S. Bugden , E. Szkudlarek , E.M. Brannon

{"title":"Approximate arithmetic training does not improve symbolic math in third and fourth grade children","authors":"S. Bugden , E. Szkudlarek , E.M. Brannon","doi":"10.1016/j.tine.2021.100149","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tine.2021.100149","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Prior studies reported that practice playing an approximate arithmetic game improved symbolic math performance relative to active control groups in adults and preschool children (e.g. Park & Brannon, 2013, 2014; Park et al., 2016; Szkudlarek & Brannon, 2018). However, Szkudlarek, Park and Brannon (2021) recently failed to replicate those findings in adults. Here we test whether approximate arithmetic training yields benefits in elementary school children who have intermediate knowledge of arithmetic.</p></div><div><h3>Method</h3><p>We conducted a randomized controlled trial<span> with a pre and post-test design to compare the effects of approximate arithmetic training and visuo-spatial working memory training on standardized math performance in third and fourth grade children.</span></p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>We found that approximate arithmetic training did not yield any significant gains on standardized measures of symbolic math performance.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>A Bayesian analysis supports the conclusion that approximate arithmetic provides no benefits for symbolic math performance.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":46228,"journal":{"name":"Trends in Neuroscience and Education","volume":"22 ","pages":"Article 100149"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2021-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.tine.2021.100149","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25583656","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 12

Preservice teachers’ neuroscience literacy and perceptions of neuroscience in education: Implications for teacher education 职前教师的神经科学素养与神经科学在教育中的认知:对教师教育的启示

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Trends in Neuroscience and Education Pub Date : 2020-12-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.tine.2020.100144

Fiona N.Y. Ching , Winnie W.M. So , Sing Kai Lo , Savio W.H. Wong

{"title":"Preservice teachers’ neuroscience literacy and perceptions of neuroscience in education: Implications for teacher education","authors":"Fiona N.Y. Ching , Winnie W.M. So , Sing Kai Lo , Savio W.H. Wong","doi":"10.1016/j.tine.2020.100144","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tine.2020.100144","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Owing to the prevalence of neuromyths in education, there has been a call for more teacher training in neuroscience<span>. However, neuroscience is rarely featured in teacher education. This study investigated the neuroscience literacy and perceptions of neuroscience in education among preservice teachers in order to inform future development of initial teacher education.</span></p></div><div><h3>Method</h3><p><span>Neuroscience literacy of 968 preservice teachers and their perceptions towards applying neuroscience in education were examined using survey items adapted from studies addressing similar constructs. Rasch item response theory and </span>classical test theory techniques were employed for data analysis.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Most of the preservice teachers had limited brain knowledge and subscribed to many common neuromyths but were positive towards applying neuroscience in education. General brain knowledge was the only predictor for ability to identify neuromyths (β = .564).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Neuroscience knowledge can help safeguard preservice teachers against neuromyths. Neuroscience training deserves a place in teacher education.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":46228,"journal":{"name":"Trends in Neuroscience and Education","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100144"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2020-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.tine.2020.100144","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38359563","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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