Great Ideas from the Brain Sciences: Executive Functions–The Works By: Mirela C. C. Ramacciotti Last month we delved into the beginnings of Executive Functions, or EFs for short. I hope
Category: April 2026–Play & Playfulness
Light, Light, Right?
Light, Light, Right? By: William Kumai My university English conversation classes (with an average size of 24 Japanese students) seem to be filled with one game after another. Here I
Play, Curiosity,and the Social Brain:
Play, Curiosity, and the Social Brain: Why Language Classrooms still matter in the Age of AI By: Lynsey Mori In my university classes I sometimes watch two students learn how
Between the Lines: Colourable Worksheets and the Inclusive Classroom
Between the Lines: Colourable Worksheets and the Inclusive Classroom By: Nicky De Proost Introduction I have a confession to make: one of the brightest moments in my teaching career did
“Play Is for Kids!…or Is It?”: Play as a Pedagogical Tool for Learners Beyond Early Childhood
“Play Is for Kids!…or Is It?”: Play as a Pedagogical Tool for Learners Beyond Early Childhood By: Tomoko Hashimoto, Yuki Otsuki, Agnieszka Szplit, and Agnes Hodi The classroom is loud
Worth A Thousand Words: The Benefits of Doodles in Teaching
Worth A Thousand Words: The Benefits of Doodles in Teaching By: Ellika Koike “Could you teach me the spell?” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been accidentally asked
Of Rods and Jigsaws
Of Rods and Jigsaws By: Stephen M. Ryan I found my rods again the other day when I was tidying up my office. I moved aside yet another pile of