Brain Based Teaching Strategies

Utilize evidence-based practices based on research in neuroscience and psychology to create an effective brain-based lesson.

Course Description

In this course you will examine the research in various brain-based fields, such as neuroscience and psychology (cognitive, developmental, educational), and apply this information to classroom strategies and practices.

Registration is Temporarily Closed

Registration is currently closed as we transition to a new Learning Management System to enhance your experience. Registration will reopen in January 2025. For questions, please email exed@umassglobal.edu.

Duration

Approximately 30 hours

Up to 6 months to complete coursework

Estimated Tuition

$400

Ways to Learn

Online

Credit

2 PDUs

Graduate Level Professional Development Credits

Key Features

Online and self-paced   |   Dedicated mentor    |    Interactive assignments

Real-world case studies   |   Authentic assessments    |    Earn graduate level professional development credits

Upon successful mastery of this course, you will be able to: 

  • Identify the anatomy and functional areas of the brain
  • Describe the physiology of learning
  • Differentiate between the various memory stores
  • Discover strategies that help students encode information to long-term memory
  • Analyze the impact of emotion on learning
  • Create a comprehensive brain-based lesson


Course Topics:

  • What is Brain-Based Teaching?
  • Anatomy and Functions of the Brain
  • The Physiology of Learning
  • Strategies for Teaching About  Learning
  • An Introduction to Information Processing Theory
  • Memory Stores and Levels of Processing
  • Strategies for Encoding to LTM -Emotion and Learning
  • Stress and Learning
  • Cognitive Overload
  • Flow Theory
  • Strategies for Creating Emotionally Optimal Environments


Who Should Enroll?

  • PreK-12 teachers
  • Teacher candidates
  • School administrators
  • Para-educators    

Earn your credit in 3 simple steps

Step 1
Register online.

Step 2
Complete the course.

Step 3
Receive credits and obtain an official transcript.


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What are Graduate-level Professional Development Credits?

Graduate-level professional development credits are not part of a degree program but instead are primarily used for professional advancement such as salary increment steps and recertification. Students should seek approval from appropriate district officials before enrolling in these courses.

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