How Brain-Based Learning Improves Academic Performance: What Neuroscience Really Says
Parents and educators in Egypt hear “brain-based learning” everywhere—sometimes presented as a magic shortcut to higher grades. Neuroscience does not support magic. What it does support is something more useful: specific learning conditions and study behaviors that align with how memory, attention, and motivation actually work—and those conditions can be built into Egyptian classrooms, homework […]
The Role of STEAM Education in Developing Critical Thinking: A Research-Based Perspective
In today’s rapidly changing world, success is no longer defined by memorization or exam scores alone. Modern education systems—globally and in Egypt—are increasingly focused on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and adaptability. One of the most powerful educational approaches supporting these skills is STEAM education. STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics—is not simply a collection […]
Screen Time and Learning: What Scientific Studies Reveal About Children’s Cognitive Development
Screens are now a permanent part of children’s lives. From online lessons and educational apps to television, tablets, and smartphones, Egyptian children are growing up in a digital environment unlike any previous generation. This reality raises an important question for parents and educators alike: Does screen time support learning—or harm children’s cognitive development? Scientific research […]
Physical Activity and Brain Function: How Movement Enhances Learning and Memory in Students
For decades, physical activity in schools was viewed as secondary to “real learning.” Physical Education periods were often reduced during exam seasons, and movement was sometimes treated as a distraction from academic focus. Modern neuroscience and educational research now tell a very different story: Movement is not a break from learning—it is a powerful driver […]