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Published on: July 21, 2021
Infusing Neuroscience into Teacher Professional Development.
Janet M Dubinsky1, Gillian Roehrig2, Sashank Varma3
1Department of Neuroscience, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455.
Neuroscience, particularly the study of brain plasticity, can directly enhance teacher training and influence student learning. This approach offers a powerful alternative to indirect connections through psychology for improving education.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Education
- Psychology
Background:
- Previous recommendations suggested connecting neuroscience and education indirectly via psychology.
- The neurobiology of learning, specifically brain plasticity, offers a direct pathway to educational transformation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the direct integration of neuroscience concepts into teacher preparation and professional development.
- To examine the potential of neuroscience to alter students' perceptions of their own learning processes.
Main Methods:
- Presented a case study of the BrainU workshops, delivering neuroscience concepts to in-service teachers.
- Discussed the integration of neuroscience into pre-service teacher education programs.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated a model for bringing core neuroscience concepts to practicing educators.
- Identified institutional and cultural barriers to integrating neuroscience into pre-service teacher training.
Conclusions:
- Neuroscience, particularly the concept of plasticity, can directly inform and improve teacher preparation.
- Addressing systemic barriers is crucial for the effective integration of neuroscience into teacher education.
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