WWC Review of the Report “Closing the Achievement Gap Through Modification of Neurocognitive and Neuroendocrine Function: Results from a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial of an Innovative Approach to the Education of Children in Kindergarten
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Tools of the Mind is a curriculum that aims to promote cognitive and academic outcomes for kindergarten students by focusing on “executive function” as the central process to the development of students’ academic and social competencies. Tools of the Mind is based on the ideas of Russian psychologist Lev Vygotsky. Instruction is individualized through teacher scaffolding, and dramatic play is a main component of the curriculum. Teachers meet with students weekly to develop individualized learning plans and to review and critique work. Teachers then provide instruction using interactions among classmates. The curriculum includes math, literacy, and science activities that align with Common Core standards. Professional development for teachers and paraprofessionals are provided by Tools of the Mind staff during the first 2 years of implementation. Features of Tools of the Mind What is this study about?
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Closing the Achievement Gap through Modification of Neurocognitive and Neuroendocrine Function: Results from a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial of an Innovative Approach to the Education of Children in Kindergarten
Effective early education is essential for academic achievement and positive life outcomes, particularly for children in poverty. Advances in neuroscience suggest that a focus on self-regulation in education can enhance children's engagement in learning and establish beneficial academic trajectories in the early elementary grades. Here, we experimentally evaluate an innovative approach to the e...
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