Season 3 Episode 23

We feel therefore we learn: The neuroscience of learning w/ Dr. Immordino-Yang - S3E23

We nerd out in this episode as we explore the latest developments in neuroscience and what they say about how our students’ social worlds influence and grow their ways of knowing about the world and themselves. We’re joined by the brilliant Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, Professor of Education, Psychology, and Neuroscience at the University of Southern California. What does her research teach us about what is happening in the minds of kids and teachers when powerful learning is taking place? How can science inform our discussions about what school should look like when we return this fall? We also review recent headlines in education, including calls to remove police from schools and a new warning about screen time and its impact on children’s eyesight.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

Episode 23 Headlines in Education

Jeff and Manuel examine recent headlines in education. In the wake of the killing of George Floyd, pressure mounts to remove police officers from schools, and a new study suggests that the increase in screen time associated with distance learning may have detrimental effects on kids’ eyesight.

Episode 23 Seminar w/ Dr. Immordino-Yang

We explore the latest developments in neuroscience and what they say about how our students’ social worlds influence and grow their ways of knowing about the world and themselves. We’re joined by the brilliant Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, Professor of Education, Psychology, and Neuroscience at the University of Southern California. What does her research teach us about what is happening in the minds of kids and teachers when powerful learning is taking place? How can science inform our discussions about what school should look like when we return this fall?