Abnormal structural and functional brain connectivity in gray matter heterotopia

Christodoulou, J. A., Walker, L. M., Del Tufo, S. N., Katzir, T., Gabrieli, J. D., Whitfield-Gabrieli, S., & Chang, B. S. (2012). Abnormal structural and functional brain connectivity in gray matter heterotopia. Epilepsia, 53(6), 1024–1032. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1528-1167.2012.03466.x 

Summary: We examined the brain connectivity of individuals with periventricular nodular heterotopia (PNH) and identified that most heterotopic nodules are connected to overlying cortex, with the strength of abnormal connectivity higher among individuals with the longest duration of epilepsy.

The theory of multiple intelligences

Davis, K., Christodoulou, J.A., Seider, S. & Gardner, H. (2011). The theory of multiple intelligences. In R.J. Sternberg & S.B. Kaufman (Eds.), Cambridge Handbook of Intelligence. (pp. 485-503). New York: Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511977244 

Summary: In this chapter, we review the theory of multiple intelligences and its impact on educational practices.

Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration: Trainees addressing siloed medical education

Li Kitts, R., Christodoulou, J. A., & Goldman, S. (2011). Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration: Trainees addressing siloed medical education. Academic Psychiatry, 35(4), 317–321. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ap.35.5.317 

Summary: We discuss the creation of a community of practice (CoP) through an interdisciplinary seminar hosted at Boston Children's Hospital that embodied adult-learning theory and promoted lifelong learning.

The reading brain

Gabrieli, J.D.E., Christodoulou, J.A., O’Loughlin, T. & Eddy, M. (2010). The reading brain. In D. Sousa (Ed.), Mind, Brain, and Education: Neuroscience implications for the classroom. Bloomington, IN; Solution Tree Press.

Summary: In this chapter, we provide historical and current perspectives on the study of the brain for understanding literacy.

Understanding the role of neuroscience in brain-based products: A guide for educators and consumers

Sylvan, L. & Christodoulou, J.A. (2010). Understanding the role of neuroscience in brain-based products: A guide for educators and consumers. Mind, Brain, & Education, 4(1), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-228X.2009.01077.x 

Summary: References to the brain in educational products may be vague; we offer guidance on how to understand the types of roles that neuroscience evidence and ideas may play in products intended for practitioners.

Making MR imaging child's play - pediatric neuroimaging protocol, guidelines and procedure

Raschle, N. M., Lee, M., Buechler, R., Christodoulou, J. A., Chang, M., Vakil, M., Stering, P. L., & Gaab, N. (2009). Making MR imaging child's play - pediatric neuroimaging protocol, guidelines and procedure. Journal of Visualized Experiments, (29), 1309. https://dx.doi.org/10.3791/1309  

Summary: This resource and video addresses practical and technical challenges when using MRI with children.

Researching the practice, practicing the research, and promoting responsible policy: Usable knowledge in mind, brain, and education

Christodoulou, J.A., Daley, S.G. & Katzir, T. (2009). Researching the practice, practicing the research, and promoting responsible policy: Usable knowledge in mind, brain, and education. Mind, Brain, and Education, 3(2), 65-67. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-228X.2009.01055.x 

Summary: We introduce a special section addressing Usable Knowledge in Mind, Brain, and Education, an important theme that addresses synergistic connections between biology, cognitive science, and human development on the one hand and educational thought, policy, and practice on the other.

Using and misusing neuroscience in education-related research

Christodoulou, J. A., & Gaab, N. (2009). Using and misusing neuroscience in education-related research. Cortex, 45(4), 555–557. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cortex.2008.06.004 

Summary: This discussion addresses the dynamic between education and neuroscience for research and practice.

Updates to the theory of multiple intelligences: What matters for schools

Christodoulou, J.A. (2009). Updates to the theory of multiple intelligences: What matters for schools. The School Administrator. 66(2), 22-26.

Summary: In recognition of the silver anniversary of Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, this article discusses how multiple intelligences theory matters for schools today including historical context and misconceptions.

Cautions for consumers of “brain-based” reading programs

Christodoulou, J.A. & Pierce, M. (2008). Cautions for consumers of “brain-based” reading programs. ASCD Express, 4(4).

Summary: The article offers guidance on how to be critical consumers of products advertised as ‘brain-based’.