ERIC Number: EJ1389855
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Oct
Pages: 22
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ISSN: ISSN-0313-5373
EISSN: EISSN-1835-517X
Brain-Based Learning: Beliefs and Practice in One Australian Primary School Implementing a Neuroscience Pedagogical Framework
Deans, Christina; Larsen, Ellen
Australian Journal of Teacher Education, v47 n10 Article 2 p18-38 Oct 2022
Pedagogy grounded in neuroscience is an influential approach in Australian schools, despite concerns regarding teachers' beliefs in several neuromyths that go on to pervade their practice. This paper reports on a small study that explored teachers' beliefs and implementation of brain-based learning in one Australian primary school whose pedagogy is specifically underpinned by neuroscience. Survey data collected from 14 teachers were analysed using simple descriptive statistics and content analysis. Findings indicated that these teachers, despite having some accurate brainbased knowledge, were still prone to endorsing common neuromyths regardless of the school's teaching and learning framework, years at the school, overall teaching experience or level of qualification, with beliefs influencing classroom practice whether correct or misinformed. Further, school professional learning and universities were listed as primary sources of information for these teachers. This study underscores the importance of schools and universities providing opportunities for timely and up-to-date professional learning.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Neurosciences, Teacher Attitudes, Beliefs, Elementary School Teachers, Knowledge Level, Teacher Characteristics, Information Sources, Universities, Professional Development, Educational Practices, Cognitive Processes, College Role
Edith Cowan University. Bradford Street, Mount Lawley, West Australia 6050, Australia. Web site: http://ro.ecu.edu.au/ajte/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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