What if stimulating the brain could help unlock learning, especially for children who struggle the most?
In this episode of Academic Coaching for Parents, I’m joined by Professor Roi Cohen Kadosh, Head of the School of Psychology at the University of Surrey and a world-leading cognitive neuroscientist. His pioneering research explores how safe, non-invasive brain stimulation can boost learning, particularly in mathematics and why students who often fall behind may benefit the most.
🎧 In this episode, we discuss:
✅ What non-invasive brain stimulation actually is and how it works in safe research settings
✅ Why children who start off weaker often show the biggest improvements when stimulation is combined with training
✅ How changes in brain chemistry shape learning
✅ How neuroscience research helps explain maths anxiety, learning differences and the “Matthew effect” in education
✅ What parents can do at home to support their child’s learning more effectively
This episode reveals how neuroscience is reshaping the way we understand education, and what that means for parents and teachers supporting students every day.
🔗 Links & Resources
Professor Roi Koden Kadosh Profiles
https://www.surrey.ac.uk/people/roi-cohen-kadosh
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roi_Cohen_Kadosh
https://www.psy.ox.ac.uk/people/roi-cohenkadosh
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roi-cohen-kadosh-22a29a195/?originalSubdomain=uk
Cognite Neurotechnology - https://www.cogniteneuro.com/
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https://www.york-weaving-education.co.uk
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