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edXLearning and memory in the brain: a guide for teachers
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Korshub's take
Teaching is, at its root, applied neuroscience. This course takes you through what brain research says about how memory forms, how development shapes learning capacity, and how neurodiversity changes the classroom equation.
Starting at the cellular level, you'll understand why some teaching practices stick (and others don't), then move outward: how the brain changes from birth to adulthood, why a child's developmental stage matters for instruction, and what autism, dyslexia, and ADHD actually mean for classroom design and pacing.
The evidence is clear and practical. Rather than abstract theory, you get specific strategies: how to structure lessons so memories last past the exam, how to scaffold for students whose brains work differently, and how to reduce the cognitive load you're asking students to manage. Ideal for educators at any level looking to align their practice with how learning actually happens.
About this course
This course provides a guided tour through the brain, looking at the changes that occur on a cellular level when we learn new information or store a memory. Using research from neuroscience and psychology, we will look at the process of storing long-term memories, and how you can help your students do this effectively.
We will also examine the way the brain changes from birth to adulthood, and how these affect the way we learn and remember information. We will explore how teaching to a child’s developmental stage can benefit students and teachers. Then, we will dive into neurodiversity in the classroom, covering the current understanding of autism, dyslexia, ADHD and other cognitive differences, and how best to support these pupils.
Throughout the course, we will discuss how to apply this learning to your own classroom, and what the evidence says about the best ways to teach. By understanding more about the way memories are stored and recalled, we can explore different ways you can support your students to learn efficiently, so the memories last a lifetime, not just until the exam.
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