Brainwaves: exploring the intersection of neuroscience and education

In today’s episode, we will define executive function and discuss how it can affect learning. We will begin by examining the neurological underpinnings of executive function, followed by a discussion about how executive function can affect learning, and what we can do as parents and educators to help our children develop strong executive functioning skills.

In today’s episode, we will discuss how emotions and stress effect learning and what we can do about it. We will begin by examining the neurological underpinnings of the amygdala, and discuss how and why our emotions affect learning.

In today’s episode, Neuromyths, we will explore ten different overgeneralizations of neuroscience research, the origins of those myths, what we know now, and the implications that knowledge has to teaching and learning.

In Episode 2, Fundamentals of the Learning Brain, we will explore basic brain anatomy, focusing on areas crucial for learning; We will examine the roles of neurons, synapses, and neurotransmitters in learning; and lastly, we will explore the concept of neuroplasticity and its implications for lifelong learning.

In Episode 1, How it Started, I will give you a brief history of brain-based education. We will follow the evolution of the field of neuroeducation, and examine the intersectionality of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and educational pedagogy. This episode will provide you with an understanding of where things started, and how we got to the era of Mind, Brain & Education today.

An overview of the podcast content and purpose.