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Brain Box

Synopsis
Two programmes that explain and explore scientific research into how the brain works, looking particularly at intelligence, learning, memory, and creativity. Shows some of the latest techniques for measuring and recording what happens when brains are working.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of production
2000
Notes
Broadcast on C4 15/6/01, 22/6/01.
Broadcast originally under the titles INTELLIGENCE QUESTIONED and MOZART AND FINGER PAINTS.
Documentation
Online resources containing programme outlines, relevant background material, activities for group discussions and web links are available at www.4learning.co.uk/programmes
Subjects
Education; Psychology
Keywords
brain; creative thinking; INSET; intelligence; learning; memory; teacher training

Distribution Formats

Type
VHS
Format
PAL
Price
£19.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
50 minutes each
Year
2003

Sections

Title
IQ and the pressure to perform

Title
EQ and the emotional curriculum

Production Company

Name

Channel Four Television

Phone
071-396 4444
Address
LONDON
SW1P 2TX

Distributor

Name

4 Learning

Notes
Channel 4 Learning has now closed. This used to be the educational broadcasting arm of Channel 4. The online shop sold educational DVDs and CD-ROMs for use in primary and secondary schools.

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