School has a definite beginning and a definite end. Students and teachers know when school starts and when it ends.
This study looks at how important beginnings and endings are in learning. Researchers disrupted neural activity in rats similar to what those who suffer from Parkinson's and Huntington's diseases experience. This impaired the rat’s ability to complete tasks. Interrupting ones ability know when a task starts and ends is disruptive to learning.
Application
Teachers should ensure students know when a learning task is started and when it ends. This can be done with a timer or with a visual cue; such as a sign or even lights.
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