Why should teachers learn about the brain?
I hear this question quite frequently. I also understand that the brain is so complicated that to simplify areas and functions might lead to further issues and complications. Let's explore three educational neuroscience based strategies that underline the importance of the task of learning about the brain.
Educational neuroscience, in particular, serves as a "brain-powered guide to learning" by synthesizing brain science, psychology, and education to elucidate how the brain learns most effectively.
Understanding the brain provides educators with a deeper appreciation for the neurological basis of learning difficulties such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and dyslexia.