The Australian Council for Educational Leaders’ (ACELQ ) partnership with the Science of Learning Research Centre (SLRC) at the University of Queensland brings together educators and researchers. Our common aim is to explore research and evidence and the implications of these for teaching, leading and learning. To conclude our seminar series for 2019, we are pleased to announce the final in a series of ‘In dialogue’ sessions.

SEMINAR TITLE: Beware of Fake News! The science behind some common questions about learning in the classroom

Does listening to music whilst studying impair learning?

Do ‘brain breaks’ help students learn?

Are teenagers better at multi-tasking than their teachers?

This final seminar for 2019 will answer these questions and more, and will unpack some of the science behind the answers. It will explore the fundamentals of some key learning principles from the science of learning relating to some of these common questions, and will workshop with participant’s ways in which these principles might apply to everyday practice in the classroom.

Presenters:

Professor Paul E. Dux

Prof Paul E. Dux is a psychologist and neuroscientist who received his PhD from Macquarie University and then undertook a postdoctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University. He has been faculty in the School of Psychology at The University of Queensland since 2009. Dux has published widely, received several research awards and attracted funding from both the ARC and NHMRC.    

Dr Stephanie MacMahon

Stephanie’s research interests are in human connection and learning, and the role that conscious and unconscious processes play in influencing engagement of learners (of all ages). Currently, Stephanie is the Manager of Research Translation and Engagement at the Science of Learning Research Centre and a lecturer in Education. In collaboration with a team of educators, researchers, and education policy personnel, Steph has been involved in developing, implementing and evaluating the SLRC Partner Schools Program.