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

THE SOCIAL UNIT OF LEARNING: Dyadic, Small Group and Whole Class Interactions in Mathematics Classroom Settings

Presenter: Professor David Clarke and Dr Esther Chan Date: Monday June 22 Time: 5pm – 6pm (Refreshments from 4.30pm) Venue: Melbourne Graduate School of Education, 234 Queensbury Street, Carlton, Vic
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Feedback for Learning

Presenter: Cameron Brooks, PhD Candidate Date: Thursday 11 June Time: 4.30pm – 6.00pm Venue: Level 7 Seminar Room, Queensland Brain Institute Seminar details
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SLRC news

ABC RN – All in The Mind – The neuroscience of learning

School days can be some of the most memorable times of your life, and what’s learned in the classroom can provide valuable life lessons. Very often it’s the teacher who makes the difference—but little is really known about how we learn best. All in the Mind looks at the evidence now being found about the role of attention and engagement in effective classrooms. Professors Pankaj Sah, Robyn Gillies and Jason Mattingley http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/allinthemind/the-neuroscience-of-
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PEN Principles #1 to #6

PEN Principles #1 to #6 are now available on the SLRC Resources page.
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