Classes

The Neuroscience of Learning: An Introduction to Mind, Brain, Health, and Education

Semester: 

Spring

Offered: 

2018
This course provides an overview of the neuroscience of learning through Mind, Brain, Health, and Education science (MBHE), or the intersection of psychology, cognitive neuroscience, health and education. Fundamental biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors are introduced with an emphasis on critical functions related to learning and achievement across settings, age groups and concepts, such as epigenetics, sensitive periods, and neuroplasticity. In addition, factors that facilitate and roadblocks that inhibit optimization of learning are explored as we discuss key... Read more about The Neuroscience of Learning: An Introduction to Mind, Brain, Health, and Education

Neuroscience of learning: An introduction to Mind, Brain, Health, & Education

Semester: 

Spring

Offered: 

2016

This course provides an overview of the neuroscience of learning through Mind, Brain, Health, and Education science (MBHE), or the intersection of psychology, cognitive neuroscience, health and education. Fundamental biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors are introduced with an emphasis on critical functions related to learning and achievement across settings including concepts such as epigenetics, sensitive periods, and neuroplasticity. In addition, factors that facilitate and roadblocks that inhibit optimization of learning are explored as we discuss key cognitive...

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Neuroscience of learning and behavior change

Semester: 

Fall

Offered: 

2014

This course provides an overview of the science underlying neurodevelopment, performance, and well-being towards understanding the neuroscientific foundation of learning and behavior change. An important premise of the course is that to understand and positively affect learning and behavior outcomes, a basic understanding of the neuroscience of learning and behavior change is necessary.

Faculty: Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa, Professor; Stephanie Peabody, Professor; Bryan Hudson, Professor; Julia Volkman, Teaching Assistant; Leslie Williamson, Teaching Assistant

 

Mind, Brain, Health, and Education: The science of development, learning, and well-being

Semester: 

Spring

Offered: 

2013

Mind, Brain, Health, and Education (MBHE): The Science of Development, Learning, and Well-being is a comprehensive course that translates state of the art scientific research into essential useable knowledge, resources, and practical tools. Human development is a dynamic process of interaction between biology, behavior, and environment (and is associated with learning about oneself, others and society). In this survey course, we will immerse ourselves in the research that illuminates how people develop, learn, behave and achieve during the prenatal period, early/middle childhood,...

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