Why Should Educators Pursue Neuroscience Literacy?
It is said that the brain is “plastic,” meaning that it remains malleable throughout our lifetime due to its ability to adapt to freshly encountered stimuli by creating new neural connections. Even after reaching its final developmental stage, the human brain doesn’t stop changing; this presents an interesting challenge when it comes to teaching and learning across different life stages. As such, educators and eLearning professionals must be equipped with expert knowledge to harness the brain’s plasticity and provide tailor-made pedagogical experiences to a diverse range of learners. Cultivating neuroscience literacy, or neuroliteracy, is fundamental to making this possible.
In this article, we will focus on the importance of neuroliteracy among educators and the need to debunk widespread neuromyths in the education community to ensure optimized pedagogical approaches.
