Neuroscience and Learning: Strategies Based on Brain Plasticity to Improve Teaching in Basic Education
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educational neuroscience, brain plasticity, attention, academic performanceAbstract
This study addresses educational neuroscience as an interdisciplinary field that integrates neurology, cognitive psychology, and pedagogy to optimize learning processes in basic education, highlighting brain plasticity as a key mechanism for knowledge acquisition and consolidation. Research shows that pedagogical interventions based on sensitive developmental periods, multisensory stimulation, immediate feedback, and active learning enhance attention, memory, and academic performance. Using a quasi-experimental design with control and experimental groups, 60 elementary students were evaluated across three dimensions: academic achievement in mathematics and language, sustained attention, and working memory. Pretest results indicated similar baseline conditions in both groups, ensuring comparative validity. After twelve weeks of intervention, posttest findings revealed significant improvements in the experimental group: higher academic achievement, increased sustained attention, and superior working memory performance, while the control group showed minor progress. Findings also demonstrated that factors such as intrinsic motivation, emotional context, sleep, exercise, and nutrition influence the effectiveness of neuroplasticity applied in educational settings, and that integrating emerging technologies can further enhance outcomes through multisensory experiences. Likewise, the study emphasizes the importance of teacher training in neuroscience to translate scientific findings into practical classroom strategies and to avoid common neuromyths. In conclusion, didactic strategies based on brain plasticity are shown to be an effective resource for improving teaching and learning processes, with high potential to inform educational policy and curriculum design in basic education.
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