Every fortnight we highlight a new different topic within the Science of Learning. An introduction to each topic will be provided and during that fortnight relevant researchers will be highlighted on the site.
| Date | Topic | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8 – 21 January | Topic 1: Learning and Remembering | What do neuroscientists mean when they talk about learning, and how does information become stored as memory? |
| 22 January – 4 February | Topic 2: Attention, Reward and Motivation | What is attention, and what is the role of reward on motivation and concentration? |
| 5 – 18 February | Topic 3: Early development (Primary) | How do essential early school skills, such as language, reading, and basic maths develop? |
| 19 February – 4 March | Topic 4: Adolescence | What do we know about brain development and socio-emotional changes between 10 and 25 years of age? |
| 5 – 18 March | Topic 5: Evidence in the classroom | What should teachers know about the science of learning, and how can they assess evidence for themselves? |
| 19 – 1 April | Topic 6: Individual Differences | What do we know about factors that make learners different to each other, like intelligence, cognitive ability, and developmental disorders? |
| 16 April – 27 April | Topic 7: Factors affecting learning Exercise, sleep, diet | How do external factors like diet, sleep, and exercise affect learning? |
| 30 April – 11 May | Topic 8: Mindsets and Metacognition | How does the brain think about planning, monitoring, and evaluating, and what are mindsets? |
| 14 – 27 May | Topic 9: Mental Health | How do emotions and stress affect learning? |
| 4 – 17 June | Topic 10: Making learning difficult | How does making learning hard benefit learning? |
| 18 June – 1 July | Teachers’ Choice | Teachers choose a final topic during the event |