Diet and Brain Power
Apr 17, 2015
Studies from various parts of the globe suggest diet in teenagers affects mental ability. Students who eat a diet rich in vegetables and low in saturated fats do better. Having breakfast is important too. One study of diets of 14 year olds in Western Australia diets predicted performance of the students at 17 years. These studies aren't a surprise, but I guess for all of us pushing "good eating habits" it's a relief that the science seems to be supporting it.
Read the full article in The Conversation, here
Years 7 -9 - how to foster engagement
Research shows students beginning high school suffer, not just for a short time, but they often, lose confidence, are less inclined to be engaged or persevere. Students became more worried and sad, feeling less happiness and optimism and these feelings can last for years.
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Naplan - scores similar but low participation in NT
We're sure teachers will have a better read of the scores, but they seem roughly the same as previously.
What really stands out to us is -
- The low participation of NT students and also that
- Despite Victorian teachers dissatisfaction, scores of Victorian students was either hig
Creativity - the Big C & the Small c.
Many people think of creativity as being brilliant or innovative in the arts or sciences, or even just pursuing these disciplines as hobbies - these are what academics call the Big C Creativity.
They argue that creativity, the small c type, is what helps us solve everyday problems, consider options
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