How can we enhance attention and engagement?

How can we develop reading fluency?

How can we improve working memory?

These questions and more are being answered by neuroscience – the exciting field of science that studies how the brain works to maximise learning potential.

Neuroscience informs the development of neuroscience-based learning programs which incorporate proven research and are designed to facilitate significant and long-term learning gains in the shortest time possible.

All good neuroscience-based learning programs incorporate four key principles to optimise learning

1. Repetition & intensity – frequent, daily practice develops neural pathways and helps information to ‘stick’. That’s why once per week interventions aren’t as effective.
2. Attention – we only learn when we are paying attention so it’s important that interventions are engaging and interactive, like some computer-based interventions.
3. Timely reinforcement – the brain learns best when it receives positive reinforcement immediately following a correct response. In fact, there’s an organisation set up by the University of California dedicated solely to the importance of timing for the brain.
4. Working memory – increasing your ability to retain information enables you to:
   – Read a book and remember the beginning of the story
   – Listen to your teacher and remember what you are taught
   – Follow multiple instructions
   – Handle complex mathematical equations that involve comprehension

Sonic Learning is a provider of neuroscience-based programs

Our neuroscience-based programs are based on strong scientific research and incorporate these key neuroscience principles to efficiently optimise learning potential.

Fast ForWord

Builds critical foundations of learning

Cogmed

Supercharges working memory