As a GABAergic compound, Taurine can inhibit the neurological processes that result in anxiety or stress. It has also been observed to lower cortisol levels. This might also explain why Taurine is so often consumed with caffeine, so as to offset some of the negative side effects like nervousness and restlessness.
Students can gain as much as 20 minutes of extra reading in class each day when teachers designate reading as the only activity for any class time not used for instruction and practice. Having time to read in class motivates my students to read more at home, too.
This paper outlines some of the most recent. research on classroom libraries and gives specific ideas on how to apply these important find-. ings in the classroom: â¢ the benefits of surrounding children with books. â¢ the important role of the classroom library in developing literacy.