Boost Your Child’s Learning: The Science of Working Memory with Dr Rebecca Gordon

Welcome back to Academic Coaching for Parents! In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Rebecca Gordon, Associate Professor of Cognitive Psychology at University College London (UCL) and part of the University of London Centre for Educational Neuroscience. As Head of Research Impact and Engagement and Director of the Motor Executive Cognitive Interaction Research Group, Dr. Gordon is a leading expert in working memory, executive function and their role in children's learning.

In this fascinating discussion, we cover:

🔹 What working memory and executive function are and why they matter for learning

🔹 How these cognitive processes develop and what can influence them

🔹 Key signs of poor working memory or executive function in children

🔹 How working memory impacts maths ability and how parents can support their children

🔹 The relationship between working memory and learning difficulties like dyslexia

🔹 Practical strategies for parents and educators to help children with memory challenges

🔹 Exciting developments in cognitive psychology and future directions in memory research

Dr. Gordon also shares insights from her meta-analysis on working memory and arithmetic, as well as her research into how dyslexia affects cognition in education. Whether you’re a parent, educator or simply curious about the science of learning, this episode is packed with practical advice and research-backed strategies to help children thrive.

Tune in for an insightful conversation on the science behind memory and learning! 🎧

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