Science of Learning Research Centre

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Welcome to the Science of Learning Research Centre

The Science of Learning Research Centre is a Special Research Initiative of the Australian Research Council.
In the Centre, researchers in education, neuroscience and cognitive psychology are working together with
teachers to understand the learning process.

 

 


Higher Education Learning Framework

An evidence-informed model for university learning







Events

PIAGET, EXECUTIVE FUNCTION, AND THE PRE-FRONTAL CORTEX: THE BRAIN, THE CLASSROOM AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

Thursday March 17th, the University of Melbourne, What does Neuroscience tell us about Piaget’s seminal theories?  More generally, does neuroscience have anything to offer education that good te
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Seniors as Lifelong Learners

The Australian College of Educators is holding a symposium – Seniors as Lifelong Learners at the Queensland State Library on March 23 form 4.30 to 7.45pm.  For my details click HERE
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SLRC news

UQ, edX and Microsoft to partner on K-12 Education Leadership course

A new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to help school leaders and teachers foster deep learning in their students has been announced by The University of Queensland, edX and Microsoft today. Deep Learning Through Transformative Pedagogy has been developed by UQ’s School of Education and The Science of Learning Research Centre in partnership with UQx. Queensland Brain Institute Director and Science of Learning Research Centre member Professor Pankaj Sah said the MOOC will be a valuable tool. “It
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Bulletin – Spring 2016

Take a look at the SLRC’s Spring Bulletin.
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