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Scientific Interventions and Pseudo-scientific Claims
Aims and Objectives ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Ramey & Ramey (1998) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Seven Principles of Successful Early Intervention Programs  (Ramey & Ramey, 1998) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Science Vs Pseudoscience   (Beyerstein, 1995) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Example 1: Brain Gym ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
 
Brain Gym® is an educational, movement based programme which uses simple movements to integrate the whole brain, senses and body, preparing the person with the physical skills they need to learn effectively. It can be used to improve a wide range of learning, attention and behaviour skills. Educational Kinesiology and Brain Gym® are the result of many years of research into learning and brain function by an educationalist, Dr Paul Dennison PhD, from the United States. It is now used in over 45 countries and is recognised as a safe, effective and innovative educational and self-development tool. www.braingym.org What is Brain Gym ?
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Rationale ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Brain Gym in UK schools ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Brain Gym ‘research pack’ ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Brain Gym ‘research pack’ ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Brain Gym teacher’s handbook (1989; still in use) ,[object Object]
Why the popularity ? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Example 2: Neuro-Linguistic Programming ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Pseudo-scientific Distortions (with permission of Dr.D Robertson, professor of neurophysiology)
Actual Research on NLP ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Conclusions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
References ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Pseudo-scientific educational interventions

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  • 9. Brain Gym® is an educational, movement based programme which uses simple movements to integrate the whole brain, senses and body, preparing the person with the physical skills they need to learn effectively. It can be used to improve a wide range of learning, attention and behaviour skills. Educational Kinesiology and Brain Gym® are the result of many years of research into learning and brain function by an educationalist, Dr Paul Dennison PhD, from the United States. It is now used in over 45 countries and is recognised as a safe, effective and innovative educational and self-development tool. www.braingym.org What is Brain Gym ?
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  • 20. Pseudo-scientific Distortions (with permission of Dr.D Robertson, professor of neurophysiology)
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