ABSTRACT VIEW
NEUROSCIENCE AND EDUCATION: BRIDGING THEORY AND PRACTICE IN MODERN CLASSROOMS
H. Antonopoulou, E. Gkintoni
University of Patras (GREECE)
This research paper investigates the intersection of neuroscience with educational practice and how findings from neuroscience inform and improve teaching methods. It speaks about past views regarding the relationship between neuroscience and education and brings forward important concepts such as neuroplasticity, memory formation, and regulation of emotions. The paper includes practical applications in the form of providing brain breaks, including movements in the classroom, and the use of technology to create a conducive learning environment. It also emphasizes the importance of supportive teacher-student relationships and neuroscience-informed teaching strategies, including differentiation, active learning, and metacognition. There is also a need for regular assessment and evaluation, coupled with professional development in educational neuroscience. It therefore closes with the future directions and innovations of bridging the gap between neuroscience research and educational practice for the greatest benefit to students' learning and well-being. The research covers a wide collection of related studies, highlighting the transformative potential of marrying neuroscience with education amidst current and future challenges.

Keywords: Neuroscience, Education, Neuroplasticity, Memory formation, Emotional regulation, Teaching strategies, Brain breaks, Movement in education, Technology in learning, Positive learning environment, Teacher-student relationships, Differentiated instruction, Active learning.

Event: INTED2025
Track: Active & Student-Centered Learning
Session: Pedagogical Innovations
Session type: VIRTUAL