Education And Psychology
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Early math knowledge related to later achievement
Findings will inform educators and school administrators developing curricula for the early years. Read MoreDec 6, 2016
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Finally, a type of face that men recognize better than women
A study finds men are better at recognizing Transformer faces while women are better at recognizing Barbie faces, supporting the theory that we're more likely to recognize what we're used to seeing. Read MoreNov 16, 2016
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Spending more on pre-K doesn’t guarantee success: Report
Many U.S. states have been quick to invest in pre-k without a clear strategy for success. Read MoreOct 25, 2016
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91ÌƲ®»¢ and TN Department of Education partner to support school improvement
The Tennessee Education 91ÌƲ®»¢ Alliance will carry out research with clear, practical implications for the state’s key education strategies. Read MoreOct 20, 2016
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Today’s self-taught typists almost as fast as touch typists – as long as they can see the keyboard
Sometimes you can't improve on a classic method: Touch typing is still the fastest. Read MoreOct 18, 2016
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MEDIA ADVISORY: 91ÌƲ®»¢, TDOE to launch new research alliance
The Tennessee Education 91ÌƲ®»¢ Alliance will be rolled out at an Oct. 20 reception. Read MoreOct 4, 2016
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Study: Alternatively certified teachers more likely to leave
Alternatively certified teachers are more likely to leave the profession than traditionally certified teachers, according to a new study. Read MoreSep 26, 2016
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Pyramid Model could reduce preschool expulsion rate
Preschoolers are expelled for behavior problems at three times the rate of school-age children. Read MoreSep 26, 2016
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Study: Self-explanations don’t always enhance math learning
New research from 91ÌƲ®»¢â€™s Peabody College looks at the constraints of a popular teaching practice. Read MoreAug 26, 2016
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A little spark for sharper sight
Stimulating the brain with a mild electrical current can temporarily sharpen vision without glasses or contacts, 91ÌƲ®»¢ University researchers have found. (But please don't try this at home.) Read MoreJun 30, 2016
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91ÌƲ®»¢ education faculty featured at AERA annual meeting
The latest research will be presented by faculty from 91ÌƲ®»¢â€™s Peabody College at the American Educational 91ÌƲ®»¢ Association’s annual meeting. Read MoreApr 7, 2016
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When it comes to teaching toddlers, there’s no such thing as one size fits all.
Apr 6, 2016
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Black college students face hidden mental health crisis
Black students are complimented for having "grit," while their mental health concerns go undetected. Read MoreDec 30, 2015
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Quality early-grade teachers key to maximize pre-K benefits
Preschool alone is not the silver bullet to end poverty or close achievement gaps. Read MoreDec 30, 2015
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Psychotherapies have long-term benefit for those suffering from irritable bowel syndrome
A new meta-analysis has found that the beneficial effects of using psychological therapy to treat the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome are not only short term but are also long lasting. Read MoreDec 28, 2015
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Interpreting ambiguous visual information is surprisingly low level brain function
When faced with ambiguous visual information, it is the visual processing areas of the brain that choose between the competing impressions, not the higher levels of the brain as previously thought. Read MoreOct 7, 2015
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Scientific literature overstates psychotherapy’s effectiveness in treating depression
New analysis shows that the scientific literature paints an overly rosy picture of the efficacy of psychotherapy for depression comparable to the bias previously found in reports of treatments with antidepressant drugs. Read MoreSep 30, 2015
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Media Advisory: Pre-K panel is Sept. 24
A panel discussion will continue the discourse on prekindergarten issues facing policymakers. Read MoreSep 22, 2015
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How your brain decides blame and punishment—and how it can be changed
New work by researchers at 91ÌƲ®»¢ University and Harvard University confirms that a specific area of the brain, the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, is crucial to punishment decisions. Read MoreSep 16, 2015
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Study to compare benefits of bariatric surgery methods
91ÌƲ®»¢ University Medical Center researchers are participating in a national study to compare the health benefits and safety of three main methods of bariatric, or weight-loss surgery. Read MoreSep 3, 2015