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Research
Introducing our Head of Research
Dr Amy Fancourt
Amy holds a PhD in psychology from Goldsmiths, University of London, and has a wealth of experience as a secondary school teacher and undergraduate lecturer. As Head of Research at BrainCanDo, Amy collaborates closely with our research partners to explore how the brain works during adolescence, covering areas including emotional contagion; the effect of music on academic and sporting performance; sleep and biorhythms and stress and anxiety, particularly in relation to exam preparation.
“At BrainCanDo, our research focuses on areas that can be translated into practical programmes to transform teenage learning in schools.”
Research Projects
Participating Schools
Pupils aged 11-17 in 5 UK and 8 German secondary schools.
Summary
This live project is following a cohort of teenage students over five years to measure how participation in drama, music and sport impacts on their academic performance and well-being.
Does participation in drama, music and sport have an impact on the academic outcomes and well-being of teenagers?
Key Findings
‘The benefits of co-curricular activities for 11-17 years olds are clear. Over the last three years we have seen enhanced academic achievement, fewer behavioural difficulties and greater investment in school community amongst students who spend more time participating in co-curricular activities such as sport, music and drama.’
This research supports our continued work in character education. Find out more.
The DofE have called for evidence of the impact of music education. We are preparing a report for submission that will be available here on 13th March 2020.
We partner with leading universities in the fields of neuroscience and psychology including Goldsmiths, University of London; University of Reading and University of Bristol.
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