EDUCATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE – Webinar 1

In his talk, Prof Thomas will explain how educational neuroscience is an interdisciplinary research field that seeks to translate research findings on neural mechanisms of learning to educational practice and policy and to understand the effects of education on the brain. Neuroscience and education can interact directly, by virtue of considering the brain as a biological organ that needs to be in the optimal condition to learn (‘brain health’); or indirectly, as neuroscience shapes psychological theory and psychology influences education. He will use his talk to trace the origins of educational neuroscience, its main areas of research activity, and the principal challenges it faces as a translational field.

A good read is the article ‘Annual Research Review: Educational neuroscience: progress and prospects’ authored by Professor Michael Thomas and colleagues (2018), which is uploaded here for further information about the development and potential of Educational Neuroscience. Enjoy!