EDU 670 - Educating the Human Brain: How Neuroscience Can Inform Teaching Practices

Credits: 3

Explores “best practices” of teaching in light of recent research from disciplines of memory, learning theory, cognitive psychology, and brain science. Central goal is to bring together contemporary theories of how we learn with specific teaching strategies. Emphasis placed on brain development; how the brain can change (plasticity), and limitation the brain can place on mastering material presented in classroom.