Teach like a Neuroscientist

Nistha Dube
  • 4.8 (33)
  • Social Sciences
  • Updated Weekly

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. 1d ago

    09. Are Teens Really "Just Lazy?"

    Another episode, another neuromyth debunked! Expanding upon the adolescent brain, its developmental nature, and its necessity for intentional and scaffolded tools for proper cognitive load.

  2. Aug 10

    08. The Neuroscience of Connection & Belonging

    Discussing the importance of daily welcome & connection rituals when it comes to fostering belonging in the classroom. We discuss brain regions that respond to social connection, as well as quick and easy ways teachers can implement these techniques into their day to day classroom.

  3. Aug 3

    07. Science of Memory & Learning

    Two interdependent systems call for two episodes in one. We cover the high level definitions of memory and learning, the four stages of encoding a memory, the brain regions involved in different types of memory, and creative applications for the classroom to encourage memory encoding all the way to retrieval. Bloom's Taxonomy PDF Active Playful Learning

  4. Jul 27

    06. Executive Functioning - Quick Summary & Everyday Practices

    In this episode we define executive functioning through the lens of neuroscience, while reminding educators that executive functioning is involved in everyday tasks. Cognitive training isn't limited to a training center, but can happen through integrating intentional cognitive practices, which are both easier and more enjoyable than most would think!

  5. Jul 21

    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.

  6. Jul 17

    04. Expectancy 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.

  7. Jul 15

    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

  8. 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

  9. 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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