Working Memory


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Working memory (WM) is the term used to refer to a brain system responsible for

temporarily 6 storing and manipulating information. It functions as a mental workspace that can be flexibly

used to support everyday cognitive activities that require both the simultaneous processing and

storage of information.  Tracy Packham Alloway - Educational Research and Resources Vol 1(4), pp.134-139, July 2006

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Evidence shows that working memory is critical for academic success and has implications for:
• focusing appropriately
• shutting out distractions
• complex thinking
There are two ways to manage working memory deficits in the classroom. You can change the learning environment with good classroom strategies, and you can change the student with targeted working memory training.
Dr Susan Gathercole is known around the world as a leading authority in working memory and she recently spoke to us here in Australia to explain working memory and why it’s important, especially for children. Watch a 3 minute video interview with Dr Gathercole.

 

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Cogmed Qualified Coach'

Working Memory Training                                             

 

AGSC is now offering Cogmed Computer Based Working Memory Training

 

BENEFITS OF COGMED COMPUTERISED WORKING MEMORY TRAINING

 

As a result of undertaking this Working Memory training program MY CHILD will

 

·         Undertake 25 days intensive working memory training at home

·         Have the opportunity to do a further 100 days of extended training over the following 12 months

·         Measurably improve their attention through improved working memory

·         Have increased confidence in their ability

·         Experience how hard work leads to improvement and success

·         Develop an increased understanding of intrinsic rewards

·         Learn some short term goal setting skills

·         Improve working memory which is essential for all academic skills

·         Be able to follow instructions more accurately

·         Be less likely to be distracted when needing to focus

 

 

As a result of your child doing this program PARENTS will

 

·         Work as their training aide and share with them the successes they achieve

·         Gain a greater understanding of how your child thinks and how hard they often have to work

·         Enjoy having a child with more confidence and increased willingness to ‘have a go’

·         Practice your own working memory skills

·         Have less battles with your child around tasks that require focus and effort

 

 

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Is Working Memory the new IQ?  Article by Catherine Wikner

 

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