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Understanding The Role Of Neuroscience In Brain Based Products: A Guide For Educators And Consumers, Lesley Sylvan, Joanna A. Christodoulou
Understanding The Role Of Neuroscience In Brain Based Products: A Guide For Educators And Consumers, Lesley Sylvan, Joanna A. Christodoulou
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The term brain based is often used to describe learning theories, principles, and products. Although there have been calls urging educators to be cautious in interpreting and using such material, consumers may find it challenging to understand the role of the brain and to discriminate among brain based products to determine which would be suitable for specific educational goals. We offer a framework for differentiating the multiple meanings of the brain based label and guidelines for educators and consumers to use when evaluating educational products labeled as brain based. The guidelines include: identifying educational goals and target student populations, aligning …
Semantic Feature Analysis Treatment For Aphasic Word Retrieval Impairments: What's In A Name?, Mary Boyle
Semantic Feature Analysis Treatment For Aphasic Word Retrieval Impairments: What's In A Name?, Mary Boyle
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works
This article delineates differences among treatment paradigms that have been called semantic feature analysis treatment and reviews the outcomes of these treatment studies regarding improved naming of treated items, maintenance of treatment effects over time, and generalized improvement to untreated items. Differences in outcomes among the treatment paradigms highlight the importance of using different names for different treatment paradigms.