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How Does the Brain Learn Language?

We communicate with one another using movements (gestures), sounds (speech), and symbols (writing). Language is intrinsically tied to our emotions, social relationships, and many other aspects of cognition. Much is still mysterious about the process. Here’s what we know so far.
Learning and the Brain

How We Learn

The brain is designed to help us learn and remember even before we leave the womb. But how does it do so? And what are the best ways to learn new material?

Learning and the Brain

Making the Most Out of Online Learning

Q&A with Mariale Hardiman, Ed.D.

Online learning can be quite effective. Emotional connections with students are key to success, says Mariale Hardiman, Ed.D.—and parents don’t have to be teachers to help their children understand and apply what they are learning online.
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Sapolsky on the Biology of Good and Evil

Robert Sapolsky delivered his keynote lecture on what shapes the brain and behavior around violence, punishment, reward, and empathy at Learning & the Brain last week.

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