Prof. Tami Katzir participated in Tel Aviv University’s podcast “Tafasta Merube” – The Letter “Alef”
In the episode about the letter “Alef” in the podcast “Tafasta Merube”, Prof. Tami Katzir discussed current research in the field of Hebrew reading acquisition. She explained which letters are recommended to be taught first in the reading acquisition process and analyzed the significant differences between reading from a page versus reading from a computer […]
The Edmond J. Safra Center longitudinal research seminar- 1.4.25
In our first seminar of the year, Dr. Rotem Yinon presented her research on Developmental Changes of Early Language-Related Skills in Predicting Reading and Dyslexia: A Five-Year Longitudinal Study from Kindergarten through First and Fourth Grade in Hebrew. This 5-year longitudinal research investigates how kindergarten language-related skills evolve to affect word-reading development and dyslexia in Hebrew-speaking […]
Prof. Noga Cohen and Dr. Atheer Massarwe in an interview with The Jerusalem Post regarding their research on empathy between Jews and Arabs since October 7
The research aimed to explore how Jews and Arabs in Israel use emotion regulation strategies to support others and how this impacts their own well-being. See Here the full Article
Prof. Tami Katzir In a New Interview with “The Epoch Times”
In an interview with “The Epoch Times,” Prof. Tami Katzir, head of the Edmond J. Safra Brain Research Center for the Study of Learning Disabilities, explained the advantages of reading from paper compared to digital reading. She emphasized that screens increase the cognitive load on the brain through “divided attention” between understanding content and navigating […]
כתיבה דיאלוגית: מסע בין מילים
פרויקט מחקר ופיתוח לקידום כתיבה בקרב תלמידי חטיבות הביניים פרופ’ תמי קציר, ימית הרוש כהן בשנת 2024 יזמנו שיתוף פעולה חדשני בין המרכז שלנו לרשת החינוך עתיד והמרכז לחקר הפדגוגיה שותפויות מחקר-שדה באוניברסיטת בן-גוריון בנגב, המקדם מיומנויות כתיבה בקרב תלמידי חטיבות הביניים בישראל. פרויקט זה מתמקד בפיתוח מוטיבציה פנימית לכתיבה, מעבר להקניית מיומנויות טכניות גרידא, באמצעות שני רכיבים […]
Edmond J. Safra Center’s team academic retreat at “Beit HaGefen”
At the inspiring academic retreat held at Beit HaGefen, the team of the Edmond J. Safra Center for the Study of Learning Disabilities gathered for an enriching experience of learning and strengthening interpersonal connections. The center’s team, comprised of Jewish and Arab researchers from the fields of neuroscience, education, and psychology, convened in a unique […]
Doctoral student Michal Sadan, Dr. Orly Lipka, and Prof. Tami Katzir have published a new article in the journal “Computer Assisted Language Learning”. The study examines the impact of digital vocabulary games versus digital worksheet on learning outcomes and achievement emotions among third-grade students with diverse reading abilities.
Research findings showed similar vocabulary improvement with both tools. However, digital games elicited more positive emotions and calmness. Struggling readers experienced fewer negative emotions during game-based practice and achieved results similar to proficient readers with both tools. The findings have important implications for designing personalized learning environments while promoting a positive learning experience See Here […]
Edmond J. Safra Center and the Department of Learning Disabilities end of semester event
On Wednesday, July 17, an end-of-semester event was held at the Department of Learning Disabilities and the Edmond J. Safra Brain Research Center for the study of Learning Disabilities, led by Prof. Anat Prior. At a festive poster session, M.A. students presented their thesis research, which aroused great interest and enthusiasm! Wishing us all a good summer, […]
Doctoral student Shahar Dotan and Prof. Tami Katzir have published a new paper in “Journal of Research in Reading”. The paper addresses the differences between digital and paper-based reading among young readers.
The results indicated that reading comprehension was not different between computer-based and paper-based reading. The study also found that these children prefer reading from a computer rather than from paper. These findings provide important information about the reading habits of young children in the digital age. See here the full article
Congratulations to Prof. Tzipi Horowitz-Kraus for receiving the Khalifa Award for Education from the United Arab Emirates
See Here the full article from ynet