Take a Walk: The Effects of Nature Exposure on Mood and Cognition
by Rick Bryck, Ph.D., Senior Academic Researcher | Associate Director, LCIRT Overview “A culture is no better than its woods” – W.H.…
Research & Training Blog : Executive Function
Welcome to the Landmark College Institute for Research and Training (LCIRT) blog — the mission of this blog is to provide an avenue of communication between LCIRT and educators/professionals interested in the latest research, resources, and news related to learning differences.
Please vote for our entry in the 2017 STEM FOR ALL Video Showcase
LCIRT has produced a video for the 2017 STEM FOR ALL Video Showcase, directed by one of our student researchers, Ryan Manley. Voting is open to the public and we need your vote!
Dr. Dahlstrom-Hakki Speaks at the Sandbox Collaborative
The Director of LCIRT, Dr. Ibrahim Dahlstrom-Hakki gave a talk at the Sandbox Collaborative entitled "Removing Common Barriers to Learning: What are Common Sources of Unnecessary Cognitive Load and How Can You Address Them?"
Here is the abstract of the talk: Modern learning environments encompass a wide range of learning contexts and must address the needs of a diverse range of learners. However, many educational approaches continue to impose significant unnecessary cognitive processing loads on learners that impede their ability to succeed.
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A Framework for Supporting Students Struggling with Math
This video by Dr. Ibrahim Dahlstrom-Hakki provides an overview for a framwork that can be used to support students struggling with Math.
Executive Function Challenges in Academic Reading
In this article, LCIRT's Lead Education Specialist, Linda Hecker M.Ed., examines the relationship between Executive Function (EF) and reading. She explains the many dimensions of EF and reading, and how we can use two metaphors, the "CEO" and the "Orchestra Conductor", to gain new understanding.
An Information Processing Model of the Brain
Use the following information processing model to improve your understanding of why many of us learn differently.