Hi John, How do you reccomend we teach extensions? I was thinking of starting on data analysis and making sure the kids understand a big chunk of the decriptive stats, and then spending 1-2 lessons every week covering a new extension topic...
AcculturationDear Laura, Thank you so much for your prompt and detailed response on a weekend! Appreciate it greatly : ) I'm curious to know how this answer would be marked for their IB exams in November, hence would appreciate all perspectives on...
Maguire (2000)Dear Tulika Good question! For correlational research, there has to be a correlation co-efficient calculated that is then reported in the results of the study as showing a certain level of positive or negative correlation between two variables. Maguire...
Maguire (2000)Dear Bhavna Chugani's research (several studies) or Giedd's study would be suitable. Links can be found in the references page here.
Brain maturation: Cognitive developmentOne area I've been happy to get students putting in the effort has been creating material for Higher extension sources. For the 2 contexts we've done I would throw out a claim around motivation, technology or culture ("Positive emotional relationships...
Making your life easierDear Bhavna They can be used in the context of learning and cognition, but not for human development. If you look at the textbook you will see examples for neuroplasticity...
NeuroplasticityDear Bassam John is away, so I will answer. They get a week, because they link to the concept of perspective, to research methods, and in any context they are relevant to cross-cultural research and bias. But do remember that you can plan your...
Course plan: SequentialHi Can draganski/ maguire be used as examples for neuroplasticity in the context of human development?
NeuroplasticityHi can this content above be used for "The role of neuroplasticity in human development." I mean can the example of Maguire be used there?
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Site authorDear Bassam That all sounds fine. You may find, if you have a two-year course, that one lesson a week is enough. It will be the practice in applying the knowledge that will be vital. As you have seen here, a lot of the HL extension material...
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