Brain Based Teaching Strategies
Utilize evidence-based practices based on research in neuroscience and psychology to create an effective brain-based lesson.
Course Description
In this course you will examine the research in various brain-based fields, such as neuroscience and psychology (cognitive, developmental, educational), and apply this information to classroom strategies and practices.
Register NowDuration
Approximately 30 hours
Up to 6 months to complete courseworkEstimated Tuition
$400
Ways to Learn
Online
Credit
2 PDUs
Graduate Level Professional Development CreditsKey Features
Online and self-paced | Dedicated mentor | Interactive assignments
Real-world case studies | Authentic assessments | Earn graduate level professional development credits
Upon successful mastery of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the anatomy and functional areas of the brain
- Describe the physiology of learning
- Differentiate between the various memory stores
- Discover strategies that help students encode information to long-term memory
- Analyze the impact of emotion on learning
- Create a comprehensive brain-based lesson
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Who Should Enroll?
- PreK-12 teachers
- Teacher candidates
- School administrators
- Para-educators
Earn your credit in 3 simple steps
Step 1
Register online.
Step 2
Complete the course.
Step 3
Receive credits and obtain an official transcript.
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What are Graduate-level Professional Development Credits?
Graduate-level professional development credits are not part of a degree program but instead are primarily used for professional advancement such as salary increment steps and recertification. Students should seek approval from appropriate district officials before enrolling in these courses.