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49 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 1,590 Neuroscience, Education and Cognitive Function papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • The study is limited to these five models and the specific versions listed in Table 1. Therefore, the performance comparison in this study is limited to the exact prompt sentences used (see Table 2). Furthermore, the response performance of GenAI models is limited to the responses they provide to items included in the human-centred scale used.

    Determining the Educational Neuroscience Literacy of Generative AI · 2026 · DOI

  • Holton and colleagues (2026) state plainly in their scoping review that the methodological quality of many antifragility studies leaves much to be desired and that longitudinal designs are lacking 16 .

    Stationary Studies A series of peer-reviewed working papers connecting learning theory, neurobiology, geometry, history of science, and the philosophy of mind. Each manuscript stands alone; together they trace a single transdisciplinary arc. · 2026 · DOI

  • The deployment of artificial intelligence in STEM education has proceeded on a premise that is rarely examined: that optimising for measurable output — test scores, correct answers, efficiency metrics — is equivalent to optimising for learning.

    Beyond Output: Zero Spaces, Neurological Development, and the Case for Cross-Cultural AI in Girls' STEM Education · 2026 · DOI

  • Although limited by a small sample size, reliance on self-report measures, lack of a pre-survey in the online format, and a single in-person implementation, findings suggest that simulation-based learning may be an effective approach to fostering meaningful understanding and advocacy for neurodivergent individuals and experiences.

    Bridging the Gap: Educating Students on the Neurodiverse Experience · 2026

  • Based on the findings and conclusions, the following recommendations were formulated: 1. Science teachers may simplify technical terms, segment lesson content, and regulate instructional pacing to reduce cognitive overload and enhance learners’ understanding of scientific concepts. 444 International Journal of Education, Learning, and Pedagogical Sciences (INJELPS) 2. Teachers may integrate explicit instruction on both basic and higher-order cognitive load management strategies, including summarizing, concept mapping, and study planning, to strengthen learners’ independent learning skills. 3. Teachers may incorporate strategies that support comprehension, retention, and retrieval, such as activating prior knowledge, providing retrieval practice, and reinforcing key concepts through structured activities. 4. Grade 7 Science teachers may utilize the C.L.E.A.R. Science activity guide as a supplementary instructional resource and adapt its components based on learners’ needs and classroom contexts. 5. School administrators may support the implementation of cognitive load–based instructional strategies by providing professional development programs and instructional supervision that promote effective teaching practices. 6. Curriculum developers may integrate cognitive load principles into the design of learning materials and curriculum frameworks to ensure that content is developmentally appropriate and cognitively manageable. 7. Education policymakers may consider supporting initiatives that promote research-based instructional innovations, such as cognitive load–based materials, to improve national learning outcomes in science. 8. Teacher education institutions may incorporate cognitive load theory and its practical applications into pre-service and in-service training programs to better prepare educators for effective classroom instruction. 9. Future researchers may explore the long-term impact of cognitive load–based instructional materials across different grade levels, subject areas, and educational contexts. REFERENCES Abeysekera, I., Sunga, E., Gonzales, A., & David, R. (2024). The effect of cognitive load on learning memory of 1686. in Philippines. Sustainability, 16(4), students learning the online https://doi.org/10.3390/su16041686 accounting Alarcon, J. L. P. (2025). Analyzing learning experience and retention: The role of multimedia resources in physical 44-50. Journal of Tertiary Education and Learning, 3(1), education. science https://doi.org/10.54536/jtel.v3i1.3276 Baxter, K. A., Sachdeva, N., & Baker, S. (2025). The application of cognitive load theory to the design of health and behavior change programs: Principles and recommendations. Health Education & Behavior, 52(4), 469–477.

    Effectiveness of cognitive load management strategies in enhancing comprehension and retention in Science among Grade 7 learners · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a need to reverse the DML curriculum sequence by prioritizing evaluative skills before content creation, but implementation guidance for faculty training and curriculum redesign is limited.

    The impact of Neuroeducation on Teacher Training Programs: Reimagining Gender in Education · 2026 · DOI

  • The moderate AO and DML levels may be influenced by Thailand's collectivist culture, which values group harmony and may discourage risk-taking in digital experimentation, but this cultural influence requires further empirical investigation.

    The impact of Neuroeducation on Teacher Training Programs: Reimagining Gender in Education · 2026 · DOI

  • ABSTRACT Advances in the field of Mind, Brain, and Education (MBE) have been limited by a fundamental separation between university‐based neuroscience laboratories and school communities, constraining the field's ability to collaboratively devise research studies germane to child development.

    Emerging Insights From a Research‐Practice Partnership Approach to Educational Neuroscience · 2024 · DOI

  • Although this paper emphasizes specific benefits of musical stimulations for children dealing with dyslexia, there are several limitations that need to be ad- dressed. Many of the reviewed studies involve a small sample size which limits the generalization of findings across different populations. The duration of in- terventions are predominantly focused on short-term effects, questioning the sustainability of the positive effects over extended periods. The primary focus of studies is on rhythm-based stimulations and auditory processing tasks, of- ten overlooking the potential of including other valuable musical dimensions, such as melody, harmony, and improvisation. There is a challenge in drawing consistent interpretations and comparison of results because of the methodo- logical variability, such as different assessment instruments for measuring pho- nological awareness and literacy skills in participants. Individual differences, 113 such as the severity of dyslexia among participants and their prior musical tra- ining, further limit the applicability of outcomes to a broader context. In or- der to address these challenges, future studies could focus more on conducting longitudinal research that examines the long-term effects of a broader range of musical stimulation (apart from rhythm) on a larger and diverse sample. Expanding the focus to include underexplored aspects of musical stimulati- on (harmony, melody, improvisation) while providing practical guidelines and professional training for educators, would be valuable in effective integration of musical stimulations and strategies for supporting children with dyslexia in an inclusive classroom.

    The Effects of Musical Stimulation on Children With Dyslexia / Učinki glasbene stimulacije na otroke z disleksijo · 2024 · DOI

  • The concept of heterotopia is insufficient because although it indicates certain characteristics of the space, it does not adequately account for the shared learning endeavour; the concept of affinity space is insufficient because although it helps us understand aspects of learning within the space, it does not adequately account for the Otherness of the space.

    Heterotopic affinity spaces · 2016 · DOI

  • The further research into the crucial development period of neurons,the exploration of category-specific plasticity of neural development,the putting forward of the assumption about the neural modularity of multiple intelligences,and the discovery of the mirroring mechanism of observation learning open up a scientific approach for psychology to examine and transcend the argument in teaching.

    Educational Neuroscience: A Scientific Approach to Examine and Transcend the Arguments in Teaching · 2010

  • Though this type of anecdotal evidence of brain-based teaching methods is common throughout educational psychology texts, empirical studies which highlight particular teaching methods tested in K-12 classrooms are lacking.

    Understanding How Cognitive Psychology Can Inform and Improve Spanish Vocabulary Acquisition in High School Classrooms. · 2010

  • This is in part because relatively little is known about the relationships between cognitive, emotional, and neurological development, in part because of a dearth of research methods designed to rigorously connect issues of learning and development to neuropsychological strengths and weaknesses, and in part because neuropsychological studies are rarely presented in a format that is conducive to meaningful cross‐disciplinary dialogue with educators.

    A Tale of Two Cases: Lessons for Education From the Study of Two Boys Living With Half Their Brains · 2007 · DOI

  • However, whctlier the use of these skills is confined LEARNING SETS AND TRANSFER OF TRAINING 147 to the materials on which the retarded have been trained or will gener- alize has not been investigated.

    A Review of Research on Learning Sets and Transfer of Training in Mental Defectives · 1966 · DOI

  • Micro-credentials such as 'Digital Troubleshooting Specialist' designations are suggested to incentivize mastery of adaptive skills, but their actual effectiveness in enhancing employability and professional readiness has not been demonstrated.

    The impact of Neuroeducation on Teacher Training Programs: Reimagining Gender in Education · 2026 · DOI

  • Curricula emphasize tool operation (e.g., Microsoft Office) over pedagogical integration and adaptive problem-solving, creating a structural misalignment in teacher education that risks producing technically competent graduates lacking resilience.

    The impact of Neuroeducation on Teacher Training Programs: Reimagining Gender in Education · 2026 · DOI

  • The role of mitochondrial electromagnetic radiation as infrastructure for interoceptive perception and high-order information processing needs experimental demonstration in human cognition.

    A ARQUITETURA DA INTELIGÊNCIA: O QUE A COGNIÇÃO BASAL NOS ENSINA SOBRE ENSINAR E APRENDER · 2026 · DOI

  • The specific mechanisms of systemic integration and autonomic modulation—fundamental to the full understanding of neurocognitive interaction—are being explored and detailed in subsequent studies by the author.

    A ARQUITETURA DA INTELIGÊNCIA: O QUE A COGNIÇÃO BASAL NOS ENSINA SOBRE ENSINAR E APRENDER · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper does not address how stress-induced effects on neurogenesis should be managed in classroom settings, despite acknowledging that stress can inhibit neurogenesis and impair learning.

    Um breve estudo sobre as relações existentes entre a teoria da aprendizagem significativa com a neurociência educacional para melhoria no ensino e na aprendizagem · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper mentions the importance of classroom environment stimulation but does not provide specific operational guidelines or validated instruments for measuring and optimizing such stimulation in educational practice.

    Um breve estudo sobre as relações existentes entre a teoria da aprendizagem significativa com a neurociência educacional para melhoria no ensino e na aprendizagem · 2026 · DOI

  • In addition, this study presents the current literature addressing neuroeducation and curriculum, describes the gap in knowledge concerning it and focuses on the need for constructing a neuroeducational curriculum, specifically when dealing with learning disabilities.

    Development of a Neuroscience Motifs-based Teacher Training Program for Pre-Service Teachers in Special Education in Israel · 2020 · DOI

  • Moreover, in clinical practice, gaps in knowledge and skills acquisition can be bridged by treating virtual patients and watching videos of examination techniques and pathological signs.

    E‐Learning for Continuing Medical Education of Neurology Residents · 2020 · DOI

  • The goal is to promote the integration of neuroscience, psychology and education with a note of attention to misconceptions and myths in a science not completely known yet.

    Neuroscience and education: developmental study of a hemispherectomy case / Neurociencia y educación: estudio evolutivo de un caso de hemisferectomía · 2014 · DOI

  • There is also hope that further research into the MNS may unveil the mysteries of such cognitive disorders as autism and psychotic illness.

    The Mind's Mirrors · 2010

  • Although, as given from memory, there is only a slight rela- tionship between pain during physiological periodicity and worry, the relationship between pain and worry reported daily varies widely on specific days of the menstrual cycle.

    The Effect of Functional Periodicity on the Learning Process · 1937 · DOI

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