Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the corresponding chapter of the book “The Alphabet and the Brain” by Kerckhove, Derrick de, Lumsden, Charles. Continue reading “Critical Brain Processes Involved in Deciphering the Greek Alphabet”
Music playschool enhances children’s linguistic skills
Several studies have suggested that intensive musical training enhances children’s linguistic skills. Such training, however, is not available to all children. Continue reading “Music playschool enhances children’s linguistic skills”
«The Greeks: Whence and when?» – Mainstream Scientific responses and present state of Research (Awarded book by the Academy of Athens)
Here we present the ‘Preface‘, from the extensive English Summary, of the awarded (2013) by the ‘Academy of Athens’ book “«The Greeks: Whence and when?». The mainstream Scientific responses and the present state of Research on the first beginning of the Greek civilisation”, by Theodoros G. Giannopoulos, Crete University Press, 2012. Continue reading “«The Greeks: Whence and when?» – Mainstream Scientific responses and present state of Research (Awarded book by the Academy of Athens)”
Want to help your child succeed in school? Add language to the math, reading mix
Research shows that the more skills children bring with them to kindergarten — in basic math, reading, even friendship and cooperation — the more likely they will succeed in those same areas in school. Hence, “kindergarten readiness” is the goal of many preschool programs, and a motivator for many parents. Continue reading “Want to help your child succeed in school? Add language to the math, reading mix”
Help for a dyslexic learner from an unlikely source: the study of Ancient Greek
Here we present the ‘Abstract’ of the corresponding paper by Kate Chanock. This is one of the few scientific researches done and published on the matter, which seems to have good and valid ground, as results from –NovoScriptorium knows at least 4- different researchers show exactly the same thing: Learning Ancient Greek helps the brain function better. Continue reading “Help for a dyslexic learner from an unlikely source: the study of Ancient Greek”
Yes! The brain can be trained to avoid dyslexia, study suggests
The ability of the brain to synchronize with the tone and intonation of speech influences how language is processed. This concludes a study by the Basque research center BCBL, whose results could help design more effective activities to train the brain in order to avoid future disorders such as dyslexia. Continue reading “Yes! The brain can be trained to avoid dyslexia, study suggests”
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