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Dr Paul Howard-Jones, Co-ordinator, Centre for Psychology & Learning in Context, University of Bristol
Tuesday 24 February 2009, 16:30-18:00
Games, learning and the brain's reward system
- đ¤ Speaker: Dr Paul Howard-Jones, Co-ordinator, Centre for Psychology & Learning in Context, University of Bristol
- đ Date & Time: Tuesday 24 February 2009, 16:30 - 18:00
- đ Venue: GS1, Faculty of Education, 184 Hills Road, Cambridge
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Abstract
This seminar will present evidence suggesting that chance-based uncertainty has been overlooked in understanding motivation in the classroom. It will draw on recent neuroscientific insights to explain how this concept can help explain the motivation provided by computer games and the difficulties many children experience, particularly boys, in directing their attention towards their academic studies.
Series This talk is part of the Psychology & Education series.
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