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September 7, 2006
Bad news for iPod, great news for parents
Kids lost at least one round recently in the battle over multi-tasking while studying. A recent study conducted by researchers at UCLA indicates that this multi-tasking actually makes them learn less and use the wrong parts of their brains.
An article in the Health section of Washington Post points out that, "According to [Russell Poldrack, associate professor of psychology at UCLA and co-author of the study], results from the UCLA study give researchers a good idea that active tasks—involving 'doing' processes, like counting beeps or singing along with a song in your head—interfere with learning."
But those who need Eminem in the background do have at least a little something on their side. "For some kids, music functions like white noise, drowning out distractions, according to [William Stixrud, a Silver Spring neuropsychologist in private practice], who also teaches study skills to his clients. And for those with attention-deficit disorder, who are constantly seeking stimulation, some distraction may be what they need to concentrate on their studies."
So, how to set up rules for doing homework? And what are some best practices? The Post offers that, too.
BoardBuzz thinks that kids and parents are likely to continue to butt heads on this one.
Posted September 7, 2006 3:35 PM |
Health & Wellness
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