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Why Educators Trained in Neuroscience Continue to Believe in Neuromyths - InformED

Why Educators Trained in Neuroscience Continue to Believe in Neuromyths - InformED | Information and digital literacy in education via the digital path | Scoop.it
“If educators were to take a class in neuroscience that did not specifically address neuromyths, it would be unlikely to help with dispelling the misconceptions that are most closely related to learning and education.”

The battle against neuromyths is far from over. In a recent large-scale survey involving five academic institutions across the U.S., researchers found that most of us still believe long-debunked myths such as the left-brained/right-brained paradigm and learning styles theory. What’s more troubling is that having a background in neuroscience doesn’t appear to reduce these beliefs by a significant margin.
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7 Common Neuromyths That Many Educators Believe — PsyBlog

7 Common Neuromyths That Many Educators Believe — PsyBlog | Information and digital literacy in education via the digital path | Scoop.it
Do any of these myths about the brain catch you out?
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