Bringing the Neuroscience of Learning to Online Teaching

Dr Sepidah Damirichi was invited to speak on the applicability of neuroscience of learning in online classes at the ELC, UTAS-Ibri. One of the references she quoted states that when one has to learn something entirely unrelated to anything an individual already knows, the brain still craves a reference point, without which it can find itself in an infinite search loop. The brain neuro constructively scaffolds information. (Siros et.al 2008). 

She connected the dots with the study of the biological processes and aspects that underlie cognition and cognitive activities that are affected or controlled by neural circuits in the brain.

Her main focus was on the applicability of neuroscience of learning in online classes, emphasising two significant factors: bringing neuroscience of learning to online teaching and learning principles. It was an apt discussion for teachers to ponder and execute in their classrooms.

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Dr. Sepideh Damirchi holds BA. in English Language and Literature, MA. In Linguistics. She is a PhD student of Cognitive Science language. She is interested in research in the field of Cognitive Linguistics, Cognitive Semantics, Neuroscience of language, Neuroscience of bilingualism and Neuroscience of learning.