The technology and research methods of the neuroscientist have started to reveal, at the most basic level, what happens in the brain when we learn something new. As these studies mature, it may become possible for a preschooler or even an infant to engage in simple exercises to ensure that the child is cognitively equipped for school. If successful, such interventions could potentially have a huge effect on educational practices by dramatically reducing the incidence of various learning disabilities. But scientists, educators and parents must beware overstated claims for brain-training methods that purport to help youngsters but have not been proved to work.
Posted on: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 02:45:36 +0000
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