Sharing Web Resources Part II~Week 4~
~Neuroscientist as Early Childhood Advocates~
~I especially like this resource, so I posted it to my blog~
~Research~
Research led by Carleton University psychologist Amadeo D’Angiulli, PhD, provides further evidence of poorer children’s deficits in a key ability harbored in the brain’s prefrontal cortex — selective attention.
~The Study~
In a 2008 study in Neuropsychology (Vol. 22, No. 3), D’Angiulli monitored the brain activity of 28 children from grades six to nine while they listened to a random series of four tones. Researchers asked the children to press a button every time they heard two of those tones. The results of the study showed that the brains of the children from lower-socioeconomic backgrounds used more energy when listening to the “other tones” than those from higher-income homes.
~Replication of Findings~
A 2009 study in Developmental Science (Vol. 12, No. 4), conducted by Helen Neville, PhD, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of Oregon, replicates D’Angiulli’s findings.
~The Study~
In the study, 32 children listened to two stories simultaneously, one in each ear, and were asked to filter out one. All of the children remembered the story, but the children from disadvantaged homes had more trouble shutting out the distracting stimuli of the other story. Their brains, researchers say, have to work harder to perform the same task, a difficulty that could make it tougher for them to focus on teacher instructions or class assignments.
http://youtu.be/xt2H-9WLaG4
Helen Neville, PhD, a professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Oregon. Introduction of the function of the brain and its nine different functions. A view several DVD's.
~I know that this little girl is praying along side her dolls yet, I am wondering what this little girl is thinking? How did her brain know to place her dolls alongside her?~
~Neuroscientist as Early Childhood Advocates~
~I especially like this resource, so I posted it to my blog~
Research led by Carleton University psychologist Amadeo D’Angiulli, PhD, provides further evidence of poorer children’s deficits in a key ability harbored in the brain’s prefrontal cortex — selective attention.
~The Study~
In a 2008 study in Neuropsychology (Vol. 22, No. 3), D’Angiulli monitored the brain activity of 28 children from grades six to nine while they listened to a random series of four tones. Researchers asked the children to press a button every time they heard two of those tones. The results of the study showed that the brains of the children from lower-socioeconomic backgrounds used more energy when listening to the “other tones” than those from higher-income homes.
~Replication of Findings~
A 2009 study in Developmental Science (Vol. 12, No. 4), conducted by Helen Neville, PhD, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of Oregon, replicates D’Angiulli’s findings.
~The Study~
In the study, 32 children listened to two stories simultaneously, one in each ear, and were asked to filter out one. All of the children remembered the story, but the children from disadvantaged homes had more trouble shutting out the distracting stimuli of the other story. Their brains, researchers say, have to work harder to perform the same task, a difficulty that could make it tougher for them to focus on teacher instructions or class assignments.
~Brain
Development in Children~
Last year, Neville and her team developed a DVD for
parents, teachers and policymakers, available at www.changingbrains.org that explores
brain development in children and provides simple techniques caregivers can use
to help children reach their full potential.
References:
Changing Brains/University of Oregon Brain
Development Lab. Effects of Experience on Human Brain. Retrieved on May 25,
2012. www.changingbrains.org
Novotney, A. (2010). The recession’s toll on
children. Monitor on Psychology, 41(8), 42–45. Retrieved from the Walden
Library using the Freely Accessible Social Science Journals database. http://www.apa.org/monitor/2010/09/recession.aspx
Helen Neville, PhD, a professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Oregon. Introduction of the function of the brain and its nine different functions. A view several DVD's.
~I know that this little girl is praying along side her dolls yet, I am wondering what this little girl is thinking? How did her brain know to place her dolls alongside her?~
Nancy,
ReplyDeleteThe picture of the little girl praying with her dolls is priceless. I think this says so much about the importance of play and imagination for children. She took the time to line up her dolls alongside of her to include them in a special moment. Children need the time for dramatic play and creative expression to stimulate their brains.
Your post contains lots of worthy material. Thank you for the shares.