This is a 3 credit license renewal course based on the book How the Brain Learns, 6th Edition by David A. Sousa. Numerous advances in our understanding of the brain’s learning processes have shed light on areas that include:
- The memory systems, especially the changes in working memory capacity
- How the explosion of technology may be affecting the brain
- How the brain organizes and learns information
- How learning the arts enhances cognitive processing and creativity
Participants will examine some of the latest brain research, how students’ brains work, and how we can best teach to that brain. Expanded reliable resources and references for those who wish to explore topics further will also be provided.
How the Brain Learns, 6th Ed. By David A. Sousa (2022). It can be purchased through local bookstores or ordered online.