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Debunking Learning Myths

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In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett debunk some of the most popular myths about how the brain works. If you take a sip of coffee every time Susanna says “pigeon-hole” throughout this episode, you will end up well caffeinated for the day!

We encourage you to look up these neuromyths on your own! Below are just a few articles (and a video) to start your research:

Show Notes:

Myth 1:

Myth 2:

Myth 3:

Myth 4:

Video: The Dark History of IQ Tests via TedEd

  • (00:00) - Debunking Learning Myths
  • (02:24) - Left-brained vs. right-brained
  • (05:01) - The power of figures of speech
  • (10:34) - Break
  • (12:11) - Matching instruction to learning style
  • (22:32) - Learning discorders
  • (28:11) - IQ scores
  • (35:29) - Outro
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In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett debunk some of the most popular myths about how the brain works. If you take a sip of coffee every time Susanna says “pigeon-hole” throughout this episode, you will end up well caffeinated for the day!

We encourage you to look up these neuromyths on your own! Below are just a few articles (and a video) to start your research:

Show Notes:

Myth 1:

Myth 2:

Myth 3:

Myth 4:

Video: The Dark History of IQ Tests via TedEd

  • (00:00) - Debunking Learning Myths
  • (02:24) - Left-brained vs. right-brained
  • (05:01) - The power of figures of speech
  • (10:34) - Break
  • (12:11) - Matching instruction to learning style
  • (22:32) - Learning discorders
  • (28:11) - IQ scores
  • (35:29) - Outro
  continue reading

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