Teaching with the Brain in Mind: Teachers as Reflective Practitioners
Monday, Mar 25, 2024
Teaching with the Brain in Mind: Teachers as Reflective Practitioners, invites educators to delve into the neuroscience behind learning, and the ways in which reflection on teaching practices can significantly enhance student success. Participants will examine the interplay between anatomical, cognitive, and functional aspects of the learning process, utilizing insights from imaging studies and scientific research to inform their teaching methods and lesson design. This exploratory journey will illuminate how cognitive development varies with age, social maturation, emotional growth, and cognitive progression, and how these factors influence student learning. Teachers will be equipped with strategies to engage students and foster learning in alignment with these developmental considerations. The workshop culminates in an introduction to action research as a reflective tool for educators. Participants will learn how to leverage this approach to continuously refine their teaching practice, in turn nurturing a more impactful and enriching learning environment for their students. This immersive experience empowers teachers to bring cutting-edge neuroscience insights into their classrooms, effectively becoming architects of an educational experience that truly has the 'brain in mind'.