Learning

Bilingualism from a holistic perspective: investigation of bilingual effects on cognitive control

Although investigations of bilingual effects on cognitive control have proliferated in recent years, results remain inconsistent. A prevailing explanation for these mixed results lies in the ignorance of the complex, multidimensional nature of …

The P3 and Academic Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Globally, students demonstrate considerable heterogeneity in academic performance even under similar conditions. While previous systematic reviews have provided a more comprehensive picture of the relationship between different factors and academic …

Is dialect proficiency associated with improved executive function?

A broad and extensive literature has investigated the cognitive consequences of bilingualism on cognitive control. Results from these studies, while controversial, support the conclusion that speaking a second language confers non-linguistic …

Introduction to the special issue: Bringing the brain into education: The application of findings from the Science of Learning to teacher training and development

The Science of Learning, “the scientific study of the underlying bases of learning with the goal of describing, understanding, or improving learning across developmental stages and diverse contexts”, has continued to garner considerable interest from …

NLB EduConnect 2024

Cognitive and neural mechanisms of learning and interventions for improvement across the adult lifespan: A systematic review protocol

Background: There continues to be growing interest in the Science of Learning including identifying applications for findings from this work outside the laboratory to support learning. Presently, there exists a gap in our understanding of learning …

Understanding of Psychological Literacy: Comparative Insights From Undergraduates in China and the United Kingdom

Background: Psychological literacy has attracted considerable attention globally. However, no study has focused on this concept in China, where interest in psychology is growing. Objective: The present study aimed to investigate perceptions of …

Subjective versus objective language proficiency measures in the investigation of bilingual effects on cognitive control

Purpose: Bilingual language experience is thought to confer non-linguistic benefits in general cognition including improved cognitive control. These bilingual effects are most often observed in samples of bilinguals who are highly proficient in both …

Is there a foreign language effect on academic integrity?

In China, the prevalence of academic dishonesty has attracted considerable negative attention. One explanation for observed differences is found in cultural norms around the acceptability of individual unethical academic behaviors. The establishment …

Reading and Math in Young Children

Recruiting children from 5-7 years old!