Teach like a Neuroscientist

Nistha Dube
  • 4.7 (31)
  • Social Sciences
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Research-led applied neuroscience for educators. Two minutes, one brain fact, infinite classroom impact. Hosted by Nistha Dube, MS Neuroscience & Education, Columbia University.

Episodes

  1. 18h ago

    05. The Neuroscience of Stress in the Adolescent Brain

    The wiring of the adolescent brain, how it's unique from adults, and why it may cause more impulsive behavior. How we as teachers build prosocial relationships in the classroom to create open, safe spaces for our students.

  2. 4d ago

    04. Expectance Value Theory in Strengths Based Learning

    The neural correlates of expectance value theory and how we can use it to not only build motivation, but facilitate strengths-based learning models in the classroom.

  3. 6d ago

    03. Neuroscience of Mindfulness & 3 Classroom-Friendly Practices

    Sharing what gos on in the brain during mindfulness, its benefits in student outcomes, and three classroom-friendly mindfulness exercises for students of all ages.

    03. Neuroscience of Mindfulness & 3 Classroom-Friendly Practices

  4. Jul 14

    02. Right Brained vs. Left Brained - Discarding the Narrative

    Another episode, another neuromyth debunked. We discuss where the age-old narrative originated, and ways educators can move past the right versus left brained narrative in the classroom.

    02. Right Brained vs. Left Brained - Discarding the Narrative

  5. Jul 14

    01. Learning Styles Debunked - 2 Steps Teachers can Take Instead

    In this episode, we touch on how the science community has debunked the VAK (Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic) Learning Model, and share two steps teachers can take to encourage learning beyond the traditional model.

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Research-led applied neuroscience for educators. Two minutes, one brain fact, infinite classroom impact. Hosted by Nistha Dube, MS Neuroscience & Education, Columbia University.

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