Brain-based Pedagogy in Today’s Diverse Classrooms: A Perfect Fit—But Be Careful!

McCall, L. A. H. Brain-based Pedagogy in Today’s Diverse Classrooms: A Perfect Fit—But Be Careful!. ern, 42.

This article focuses on the validity of brain-based pedagogy.  The first half of the article summarizes bonafide research in cognitive psychology and neuroscience that may have useful applications in the classroom.  The second half of the article dispels myths about brain-based learning, cautioning educators about jumping on the bandwagon and encouraging them to improve their understanding of the brain.