Neuroscience in Education

The brain is the seat of all learning, giving students an understanding of simple brain insights complements education for better student outcomes. For example, research confirms, by teaching the concept of neuroplasticity: *“Results show that inducing a growth mindset by teaching neuroplasticity has an overall positive effect on motivation, achievement, and brain activity.

The results also reveal that this intervention seems more beneficial for at-risk students, especially regarding mathematics achievement." The simplicity of practical neuroscience means teachers require no expertise to embed brain-based principles into the classroom.

 *‘Effects of teaching the concept of neuroplasticity to induce a growth mindset on motivation, achievement, and brain activity: A meta-analysis’.

Neuroscience in the classroom

Dr Judy Willis, a graduate neurologist from UCLA School of Medicine, and classroom teacher, is an authority on brain research into learning and the brain. She says:

 “When educators learn about how the brain creates behavior and processes information, and when they share that knowledge with students, they are sharing empowerment with their students".