Session Number VTh3-11

VTh3-11 2023 Session

Unlocking the Mind: Translating Brain Science into Better Teaching Lori Gracey, Executive Director, TCEA

Level: Beginner Grades: All

Explore groundbreaking research on the brain that reveals insights into how students learn best. In this information-packed session, we will explore the cognitive science behind memory, attention, critical thinking, and more. Learn powerful evidence-based strategies to harness the brain's natural learning capacities and limitations. Discover how knowledge of neural networks, plasticity, and cognitive load theory is translated into improved teaching methods, curriculum design, and educational technology. Whether you teach preschoolers or PhD candidates, this session will provide applicable takeaways to enhance your instruction.