Tag: learning

At what age should children start their music education? (Part 1)

In my research on music education, I’ve discovered there are different ages at which education begins, different instruments taught at different ages, and of course different qualities of education offered. The majority of the research agrees that music is essential for educational and developmental growth. So, I’ve decided to look at two programs offered to …

Lindamood-Bell and the Dual Coding Theory

As I mentioned in my previous blog, Paivio’s theory of dual coding is used extensively at Lindamood-Bell, and the practices of Lindamood-Bell — primarily the benefits to the students — have been published in various peer-reviewed journals. For students first learning words, or even letters, a clinician will show a letter, tell what the letter …

Paivio and the Dual Coding Theory

There must be something about McGill University. Daniel Levitin, who I’ve referenced several times in my blogs, is a professor there, and the next cognitive psychologist I’m about to introduce is an alum of the school! I’d like you all to meet Dr Allan Urho Paivio, at least on paper. He was born in 1925 …