A recent study conducted by the director of Baylor University’s Sleep Neuroscience and Cognition Laboratory and assistant professor of psychology and neuroscience confirmed that his students who got 8 hours of sleep each night during exam period performed better. To read more about how he conducted the experiment with his students and to find links to the published study click here.
Engaging the Brain
Harnessing the Power of the Developing Brain
A recent article in the Teaching Newsletter from the Chronicle talks about developmentally what is in the brain of teenage students preparing for and beginning their college experiences. The article contains links to interesting readings that may help us think about how we deliver academic and other supports to our undergraduate student population. See the link below to the article.
Project STRIVE 