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Hector Ruiz-Martin1, Marta Portero-Tresserra2, Agustín Martínez-Molina3
1International Science Teaching Foundation (ISTF), 12a Marlborough Place, Brighton, BN1 1WN, England.
An online neuroscience course effectively reduced educational neuromyths in teachers. This low-cost intervention showed lasting positive effects on teachers' beliefs, improving their understanding of brain science.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience in Education
- Teacher Professional Development
Background:
- Educational neuromyths are prevalent among teachers globally.
- Previous interventions were limited and not in real-world settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess neuromyth prevalence in Spanish teachers.
- To evaluate an online neuroscience course's impact on these beliefs.
Main Methods:
- Surveyed 807 primary and secondary teachers across 203 schools.
- Assessed a 15-hour online neuroscience course's effect versus a control group.
Main Results:
- Initial neuromyth prevalence matched prior studies.
- The intervention significantly reduced neuromyths immediately and long-term.
Conclusions:
- A low-cost, accessible online course can effectively correct persistent neuromyths in teachers.
- This intervention offers a scalable solution for improving neuroscience literacy in education.
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