• The Future of Education: A Neuroscientific Perspective on Teaching and Learning

  • Jan 28 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
  • Podcast

The Future of Education: A Neuroscientific Perspective on Teaching and Learning

  • Summary

  • Show Notes

    This episode of Talking Technology with ATLIS features Dr. Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa, a neuroscientist and educator, who provides insights into the intersection of neuroscience and learning. Dr. Tokuhama-Espinosa discusses the impact of technology on the brain, emphasizing the importance of handwriting for learning and the potential downsides of constant social media engagement. She introduces the concept of "mental frameworks" and "holonic thinking" as tools for problem-solving and advocates for a more personalized and effective approach to teacher professional development. The episode concludes with a fascinating discussion about sleep, dreaming, and how to better understand our own brains.

    Resources

    • TCPress
    • Books by Tracey Takuhama-Espinosa
    • Connect with Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa
    • More books by Tracey Takuhma-Espinosa
    • The Learning Sciences

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