From Maria Montessori to other educators, play is considered to be a child's work. It is how they learn about their environment and everything in it. A new study out of the University of Iowa and published in the December issue of Psychological Science has found a potential link in that the more diverse the toys with differences in shape available in a child's play, the more language acquisition is increased.
PACER Center, a local center for families of children and young adults with disabilities, talked in one of their Early Childhood E-newsletters about the Tots 'n Tech Research Institute (TnT) which began as a collaboration between Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and Arizona State University in Tempe. TnT was created to provide information and resources about assistive technology and adaptations that can be used with young children. Their website gives many resources and ideas to help make modifications such a s grip changes to all kinds of things, including toys, to help the child use and play with the item and therefore learn from it.
Sometimes the job of a parent is to help pave the way for the child to experiment with new and hopefully diverse toys, and maybe a modification or adaptation can help your child improve their language acquisition as well because even if they can't yet say all the things they know, they are still learning all the time.
http://www.examiner.com/special-needs-kids-in-minneapolis/finding-ways-to-improve-play-could-help-child-with-language-acquisition
18.12.10
Newborns recognize their mothers' voices
Newborn babies respond differently when their mother is talking, activating a part of the brain that controls language learning, according to a study by researchers at Université de Montréal and Ste. Justine Hospital.
Maryse Lassonde and her team at U de M and Ste. Justine attached electrodes to the heads of 16 sleeping babies within the first 24 hours after they were born.
What they discovered, in findings published in the journal Cerebral Cortex, was that even tiny infants reacted differently depending on whether the woman speaking was their mother or someone else.
Researchers found that when other women spoke, the section of the brain that controls voice recognition fired up. But it took the sound of the mother’s voice to trigger neurons in the area of the brain responsible for learning language.
Read more: http://www.montrealgazette.com/life/Newborns+recognize+their+mothers+voices/3990547/story.html#ixzz18TIC6Ivu
Maryse Lassonde and her team at U de M and Ste. Justine attached electrodes to the heads of 16 sleeping babies within the first 24 hours after they were born.
What they discovered, in findings published in the journal Cerebral Cortex, was that even tiny infants reacted differently depending on whether the woman speaking was their mother or someone else.
Researchers found that when other women spoke, the section of the brain that controls voice recognition fired up. But it took the sound of the mother’s voice to trigger neurons in the area of the brain responsible for learning language.
Read more: http://www.montrealgazette.com/life/Newborns+recognize+their+mothers+voices/3990547/story.html#ixzz18TIC6Ivu
16.12.10
Memory Is Enhanced By An Active Role In Learning
New research confirms that having some authority over how one takes in new information significantly enhances one’s ability to remember it. The study, in the journal Nature Neuroscience, also offers a first look at the network of brain structures that contribute to this phenomenon.
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14.12.10
High quality early childhood
When at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Rolnick found that expanding access to high quality early childhood education can return as much as $16 for every $1 invested.
“Our research found that the early learning environments must be high quality to achieve those kinds of returns,” said Rolnick. “Once we improve the quality as it relates to school readiness, this will be one of the very best investments Minnesota taxpayers can make.
MELF will be working with the new Governor and Legislature to enact early learning reforms this year.
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“Our research found that the early learning environments must be high quality to achieve those kinds of returns,” said Rolnick. “Once we improve the quality as it relates to school readiness, this will be one of the very best investments Minnesota taxpayers can make.
MELF will be working with the new Governor and Legislature to enact early learning reforms this year.
http://www.melf.us/vertical/Sites/%7B3D4B6DDA-94F7-44A4-899D-3267CBEB798B%7D/uploads/%7BF2575526-1B4C-442D-A562-D14CBB5945E7%7D.PDF
11.12.10
Playgroup: Stimulating Early Brain Development
Playgroup: Stimulating Early Brain DevelopmentDownload PDF9/Dec/2010
There is no question that the early years of any child's life are the most crucial for brain development. As children grow, their brain will make connections between neurons (called synapses) which build up to make the brain much more complex.
In a recent article published by the Weekend Post in Cairns, Dr Reesa Sorin, an expert in early childhood development from James Cook University, says that things such as genetics and nutrition influence brain development. But more than this, the experiences and activities children undertake in their earliest years (and most importantly, those which stimulate the 5 senses), as well as the love, care, and attention from parents, all have an impact on brain development.
http://www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/index.cfm?objectid=C8C28350-FCA9-6556-0C14CDA408914C17 Australian Government
There is no question that the early years of any child's life are the most crucial for brain development. As children grow, their brain will make connections between neurons (called synapses) which build up to make the brain much more complex.
In a recent article published by the Weekend Post in Cairns, Dr Reesa Sorin, an expert in early childhood development from James Cook University, says that things such as genetics and nutrition influence brain development. But more than this, the experiences and activities children undertake in their earliest years (and most importantly, those which stimulate the 5 senses), as well as the love, care, and attention from parents, all have an impact on brain development.
http://www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/index.cfm?objectid=C8C28350-FCA9-6556-0C14CDA408914C17 Australian Government
8.12.10
Talking to babies helps to boost their brain power.
No matter where the baby is or with whom, infants and babies evoke facial expressions and baby talk.
Many of us might think that the babies do not listen or pay attention to our words. But a new research by Dr Susan Hespos of Northwestern University in Illinois, has revealed that babies do listen to what we say. The study also found that by speaking to their babies the parents are boosting their brain development.
Even as early as three months of age, words help to enhance the baby’s brain. Words are more effective than music or sounds.
This finding is remarkable because according to Dr Susan parents can have a great influence on their baby’s brain at a very early stage of brain development.
http://www.medindia.net/healthnetwork/medblogs/general/what-helps-to-boost-the-babye28099s-brain-power-1534.htm
So talk to your baby and help enhance their brain power!
Read more: What helps to boost the Baby’s Brain Power? | Dr.Trupti's MedBlogs | Medindia Health Network http://www.medindia.net/healthnetwork/medblogs/general/what-helps-to-boost-the-babye28099s-brain-power-1534.htm#ixzz17UVx2n1Q
Many of us might think that the babies do not listen or pay attention to our words. But a new research by Dr Susan Hespos of Northwestern University in Illinois, has revealed that babies do listen to what we say. The study also found that by speaking to their babies the parents are boosting their brain development.
Even as early as three months of age, words help to enhance the baby’s brain. Words are more effective than music or sounds.
This finding is remarkable because according to Dr Susan parents can have a great influence on their baby’s brain at a very early stage of brain development.
http://www.medindia.net/healthnetwork/medblogs/general/what-helps-to-boost-the-babye28099s-brain-power-1534.htm
So talk to your baby and help enhance their brain power!
Read more: What helps to boost the Baby’s Brain Power? | Dr.Trupti's MedBlogs | Medindia Health Network http://www.medindia.net/healthnetwork/medblogs/general/what-helps-to-boost-the-babye28099s-brain-power-1534.htm#ixzz17UVx2n1Q
7.12.10
HK performs well in PISA survey
PISA 2009 results
07-Dec-2010
PISA 2009 results - Korea and Finland top OECD’s latest PISA survey of education performance. The next strongest performances were from Hong Kong-China, Singapore, Canada, New Zealand and Japan. The province of Shanghai also tops the rankings.
For access to the whole report, please click
http://www.oecd.org/document/61/0,3343,en_2649_35845621_46567613_1_1_1_1,00.html
07-Dec-2010
PISA 2009 results - Korea and Finland top OECD’s latest PISA survey of education performance. The next strongest performances were from Hong Kong-China, Singapore, Canada, New Zealand and Japan. The province of Shanghai also tops the rankings.
For access to the whole report, please click
http://www.oecd.org/document/61/0,3343,en_2649_35845621_46567613_1_1_1_1,00.html
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