Brain matters: translating research into classroom practice

Pt.1. The structure and function of the human brain. Opening the black box of the brain. Brain anatomy - A short course : Neurons and subcortical structures. Brain anatomy - A short course: The cortex. How neurons communicate

Pt.2. From sensory input to information storage. Sensory memory: Getting information into the brain. Working memory: The conscious processing of information. Long-term memory: The brain's storage system

Pt. 3. Matching instruction to how the brain learns best. Making curriculum meaningful through problems, projects, and simulations. Using the visual and auditory senses to enhance learning. A toolkit of brain-compatible strategies.