This course  untangles scientific fact from pedagogical fiction, debunking dozens of widely held beliefs about the brain that have made their way into the education literature. In ten central themes on topics ranging from brain structure to classroom environments, the course traces the origins of common neuromyths—from categorizing individuals as “right-brained” or “left-brained” to prevailing beliefs about multitasking or the effects of video games—and corrects the record with the most current state of knowledge.  Combining neuroscience research, educators learn to create equitable and inclusive classrooms through the following:

  • Establish a school culture that champions equity and inclusion.
  • Rethink the long-standing structure of least restrictive environment and the resulting service delivery.
  • Leverage the strengths of all educators to provide appropriate support and challenge.
  • Collaborate on the delivery of instruction and intervention.
  • Honor the aspirations of each student and plan accordingly.

This course is ideal for not just  “special educators” or “general educators” but for all educators—challenging teachers to be curious about the brain and become learning scientists, while supplying the tools needed to evaluate research and put it to use in the classroom.

 

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