Tag: Literacy
Language-savvy parents improve their children’s reading development, study shows: The researchers found that adults with higher reading-related knowledge are likelier to provide positive feedback, which helps the learning process
Neuroscientists discover neural mechanisms of developmental dyslexia
As genetic data expand, researchers urge caution in how predictors of education outcomes are used
Telling stories using rhythmic gesture helps children improve their oral skills
American girls read and write better than boys: Gender gap appears as early as fourth grade, widens with age, study says
Many young adults lack financial literacy, economic stability, study finds
Improving health insurance literacy aids Missourians’ ACA enrollment
Paying parents to read to their children boosts literacy skills
Children’s immune system could hold the key to preventing sepsis
Beyond the ‘Reading Wars’: How the science of reading can improve literacy
Urban violence can hurt test scores even for kids who don’t experience it
Rhythm crucial in drummed speech: Amazonian Bora people mimic the rhythm of their language for communication over large distances using drums
Algorithms reveal changes in stereotypes
Class clowns: Playful boys viewed more negatively than playful girls, study finds: Study confirms gender differences in how teachers perceive playfulness — and provides insights into the potentially damaging effects of discouraging playful behavior in the classroom