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Dr Martha Burns is a neuroscientist and language speech pathologist who visited Australia in March 2010 to present current findings on how the human brain learns, the factors affecting learning and how this can change our perceptions of what goes on in the classroom. Nouspod talks to Dr Burns and asks the following questions...

What is neuroplasticity?

What are neurotransmitters, and how can we stimulate them?

How does all this relate to our understanding of intelligence and IQ?

How can students and teachers listening to this benefit?

How should we view the use of technology in the classroom? Click the read more link to here the podcasts.

Physics, problem solving and deep thinking.

What's the relationship?

Can physics offer more than just hard science? How does physics help to develop deep thinking and problem solving skills?

Dean Bunn, a teacher of over 20 years experience, explains the language of physics and what it has to offer young people in terms of developing valuable skills for understanding life and performing better in a wide range of career paths. It's not just about white coats and laboratories.

In fact it's a whole lot more. Dean explains...

Devon Barnes brings 43 years of experience to speech pathology and working with people who suffer from learning difficulties, language development, and hearing and reading impairment.

Devon is the Clinical Director of Lindfield Speech Pathology & Learning Centre, located on Sydney's North Shore. The centre is also an authorised distributor of Fast ForWord products which are produced by Scientific Learning Corporation in the USA.

Devon Barnes talks to nouspod about Brain Fitness, and how using products such as the Fast ForWord program can significantly improve a person's ability to develop the cognitive functions of attention, memory, processing and sequencing.

Devon Barnes also provides insight into how these programs are being used in Australian Schools and what kind of results they are generating.

Interested in Architecture?

Which uni has the best course?

Award winning architect, Robert Harrington, talks to nouspod about the profession of architecture, and how young people can prepare themselves at high school level for a career in design. Robert discusses the benefits of studying design subjects at school, and describes some of the ways students can gain insight into the profession before or during their studies.

Plus, Robert discusses the tricky issue of which university to study architecture at. Are they all the same? How does the profession rate them? Robert gives us his opinion.

This interview is relevant to all students planning to undertake a career in design, and especially those studying Design based subjects at high school.