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3b. Active learning and the brain

Course subject(s) 3. Active teaching and learning

Active learning and the brain

The neurological perspective

Neurological research shows that learning consists of neurons in our brains growing and connecting. For growth and connection to take place, we need to practise. That means: actually doing something with the material at hand, which brings us back to active learning!

In this short video you see how the brain works. This video was created by Dr. Don Elger

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If you want to know more about the working of the brain, please watch the following video.

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