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Neuromyths: Debunking Common Misconceptions about Learning and the Brain

Workshop

Neuromyths

Debunking Common Misconceptions about Learning and the Brain

Target audience All Educators
Key competencies
Understanding Students and Learning Knowledge of Learners

About the workshop

Neuromyths are misconceptions about learning and the brain that are inaccurate and yet widely believed, and may result in unproductive instruction, labelling of learners, and wasted resources. In this workshop, participants will get to interrogate their own beliefs about learning and the brain, and compare their beliefs with those of others (and against surveys of teachers/educators from various countries). Neuromyths will be identified and addressed. Discussion will focus on why we might have these beliefs (what their sources might be) and the correct explanations based on sound science, with the aim of refuting these misconceptions.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

  1. 01Recognise prevalent misconceptions about learning and the brain.
  2. 02Identify the potential negative impacts of neuromyths.
  3. 03Understand why neuromyths are inaccurate.
  4. 04Refute neuromyths using explanations based on sound science.

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About the Presenter: 

Assoc Professor Sean Kang

Dr Sean Kang is an Associate Professor in the Science of Learning at the University of Melbourne Faculty of Education and coordinates their Professional Certificate in Educational Neuroscience and the Science of Learning specialisation in the Master of Education. His research focuses on applying the cognitive science of human learning and memory towards improving instruction and student learning, and he has investigated the benefits of learning strategies such as practising retrieval from memory, spacing of study opportunities, and interleaving of practice. He is also interested in learner metacognition and how teachers can promote students’ self-regulated learning. Aside from publishing in academic journals and presenting at academic conferences, he provides professional development to teachers/practitioners in schools and other educational settings. He also serves on the editorial board of the journals Contemporary Educational Psychology, Applied Cognitive Psychology, and Journal of Applied Research on Memory and Cognition.

Registration Details

Course Code: SK6427

Topic: Neuromyths: Debunking Common Misconceptions about Learning and the Brain

Presenter(s): Assoc Professor Sean Kang

Dates: 6 and 13 April 2027 (2 sessions)

Time: 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm

Modality: Zoom

Closing Date: 26 February 2027, Friday

Workshop Fee: S$350.00 per participant, and the fee is subject to GST.

Please get in touch with Joseph Loy by email at joseph@pai.sg or tel: 6363 0330 if you require further information.

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