Podcast 140: Brain Health + Improving Student Motivation
Our 140th interview is with Dr Andrew Curran, a paediatric neurologist and speaker for teacher CPD; focused on studying brain health and psycho-emotional health. In this podcast, listen to Andrew and Teacher Toolkit podcaster Libby discuss: Key components of the brain and the neurochemicals that optimise learning The importance of creating an emotional bond with each student What is attachment theory, and how does someone learn? The effects of dopamine on the adolescent brain, and How teachers can create learning-enhancing relationships with their students. The joy of neurobiology is not political, pedagogical, gender or religiously related. It's just cells of communication to make connections to store data. It bypasses all of these 'outer-skin' ideals. What teachers need to do is impart knowledge neurobiologically ... Thanks for listening!