Brainwaves: exploring the intersection of neuroscience and education

Gina DiTullio, Ed.D.
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This podcast aims to demystify neuroscience for educators, administrators and parents, providing a synthesis of the research as well as practical strategies that have the potential to enhance student engagement, retention, and overall academic performance. By understanding the biological underpinnings of learning, we can work towards creating more effective, inclusive and engaging educational experiences for all learners.

Episodes

  1. Episode 5: Executive Function

    FEB 23

    Episode 5: Executive Function

    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.

    26 min
  2. Episode 4: Emotions and Learning

    12/27/2024

    Episode 4: Emotions and Learning

    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.

    23 min
  3. Episode 3: Neuromyths

    11/17/2024

    Episode 3: Neuromyths

    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.

    43 min
  4. Fundamentals of the Learning Brain

    10/18/2024

    Fundamentals of the Learning Brain

    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.

    21 min
  5. How it started: the evolution of neuroeducation

    10/10/2024

    How it started: the evolution of neuroeducation

    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.

    16 min
  6. Introduction to Brainwaves

    SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Introduction to Brainwaves

    An overview of the podcast content and purpose.

    4 min

Trailer

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This podcast aims to demystify neuroscience for educators, administrators and parents, providing a synthesis of the research as well as practical strategies that have the potential to enhance student engagement, retention, and overall academic performance. By understanding the biological underpinnings of learning, we can work towards creating more effective, inclusive and engaging educational experiences for all learners.

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