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Does 'brain training' increase intelligence?

Nov 08, 2016 | Category: psychology
In my last post I outlined the differences between fluid and crystallised intelligence and argued that fluid intelligence (Gf) - the ability to reason and to solve new problems independently of previo...

The Science of Learning

Sep 30, 2015 | Category: psychology
Loyal readers may remember my attempts to wade through the Top 20 Principles of Psychology for Teaching & Learning report from the APA. If you haven't already read it, don't bother. This remarkably co...

20 psychological principles for teachers #5 “Learning is dependent on practice”

May 28, 2015 | Category: psychology
This is the fifth in a series of posts unpicking the Top 20 Principles From Psychology for Teaching And Learning. In this post I investigate Principle 5: “Acquiring long-term knowledge and skill is la...