Professor Dan Willingham
Exploring the latest findings from the fields of cognitive and neuroscience, Professor Willingham urges caution about claims that such science will transform classroom practice.
He addresses myths including left and right brain function; that schools are better fit for girls' brains rather than for boys' brains; and that young pupils’ brains must have sensory stimulation.
Willingham suggests that the expectations on neuroscience are too high, and that research from this field will not have a big impact on teaching practice. He argues that cognitive and educational studies remain the best sources for educators looking to improve their pupils’ educational outcomes.
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