Month: May 2018

Subtle hearing loss while young changes brain function

New research has found that young people with subtle hearing loss — the kind they aren’t even aware of — are putting demands on their brains that typically wouldn’t be seen until later in life. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the […]

Published on May 22, 2018

Study finds popular ‘growth mindset’ educational interventions aren’t very effective

A new study found that ‘growth mindset interventions,’ or programs that teach students they can improve their intelligence with effort — and therefore improve grades and test scores — don’t work for students in most circumstances. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on May 22, 2018