Neuroscience Applied to Education

Neuroscience Applied to Education

Goals

The main objective of the “University Specialization Course in Neuroscience Applied to Education” is to provide participants with a deep understanding of how the brain works and how this knowledge can be used to improve learning.
The course is divided into several modules, each with a specific objective:
Neuroscience, Neuroeducation Concepts and Neuromyths: This module focuses on defining and understanding these key concepts in the field of educational neuroscience. Participants will learn to distinguish between facts and myths in neuroscience and how these apply to education.
How the Human Brain Works on Learning: In this module, participants will gain a deep understanding of how the human brain works and how it affects learning. The latest research in neuroscience will be explored and how it can be applied in the classroom.
Implementation of appropriate resources, measures and characteristics of neuroscience in educational programs: This module teaches participants how to implement resources and measures based on neuroscience in educational programs. The objective is to help students with High Abilities to develop their potential to the maximum.
Contributions of neuroscience to Autism Spectrum Disorder: Participants will learn about the latest advances in neuroscience in relation to Autism Spectrum Disorder. The implications of these advances for education and support for students with this disorder will be discussed.
Identification and analysis of the main emotions that influence the brain on learning: Participants will learn to identify and analyze the emotions that have a greater impact on learning from a neuroscientific perspective. Strategies to manage these emotions in the classroom will be explored.
Concept of neuroeducator and the main tools of neurotechnology: Participants will become familiar with the concept of neuroeducator and learn how to use the main tools of neurotechnology in the educational field. How these tools can be used to improve student learning and performance will be discussed.
In summary, this course prepares participants to apply the principles of neuroscience in the classroom, in order to enhance student learning and development. Participants will leave the course with a solid understanding of neuroscience and how it can be applied in education, as well as practical tools they can immediately begin using in their work.

Neuroscience Applied to Education

What it prepares you for

The “University Specialization Course in Neuroscience Applied to Education” can open various professional opportunities:
Teacher: Knowledge acquired in neuroscience can be applied in the classroom to improve learning processes.
School Counselor: Participants will be able to use their knowledge of neuroscience to detect and address special educational needs.
Educational Consultant: Participants will be able to advise educational institutions on the implementation of teaching strategies based on neuroscience.
Educational Neuroscience Researcher: Participants will be able to continue their academic training and conduct research in the field of neuroscience applied to education.
Educational Material Developer: Participants will be able to design and develop educational materials based on neuroscience principles.
Teacher Trainer: Participants will be able to train other teachers in the use of neuroscience-based teaching strategies.
It is important to mention that professional opportunities may vary depending on the participant's previous training and the specific needs of the place where they wish to work.

Neuroscience Applied to Education

Who is it addressed to?

The “University Specialization Course in Neuroscience Applied to Education” is aimed at:
Teachers: Teachers can benefit from neuroscience insights to improve their teaching strategies and better understand the needs of their students.
Psychologists: Psychology professionals can apply the principles of neuroscience to better understand students' learning and development processes.
Education and health professionals: Those working in education and health-related disciplines may find this course useful in enhancing their professional practice.
Psychology and Education Graduates: Graduates in these disciplines can use this course to specialise and improve their career prospects.

Psychology and education students: Students in the final semesters of these courses can benefit from this course to complement their academic training.
It is important to mention that this course can be especially useful for those who wish to work on the detection and intervention of special educational needs, as well as on the implementation of teaching strategies based on neuroscience.

Neuroscience Applied to Education

Methodology

The course methodology is based on 100% online learning, through the Aula_SMART virtual campus, an innovative and easy-to-use platform that will allow you to access all the course content and resources from any location and device. The course has a highly specialized teaching team, made up of education professionals with extensive experience and training in the analysis of teaching skills. They will accompany and guide you throughout the learning process, through personalized tutoring by phone, chat, email and even videoconference. The teaching method is completely multidisciplinary, as it combines different pedagogical approaches and strategies, such as:

- Theoretical content, where the fundamental concepts and principles of the analysis of teaching competencies will be presented, as well as the normative and reference frameworks that regulate them.
- Practical content, where theoretical knowledge will be applied to real or simulated cases of educational practice, using tools and methodologies to evaluate and develop teaching skills.
- Self-assessment activities, where teachers will reflect on their own teaching performance and on areas of strength and improvement, as well as on strategies to enhance them.
- Collaborative learning activities, where the exchange of experiences, opinions and proposals will be encouraged through forums.

In this way, the course methodology offers you dynamic, participatory training adapted to your needs and interests, which prepares you to be a competent and effective teacher, capable of adapting to the demands and challenges of today's education.

Neuroscience Applied to Education

Official character

Valid for scoring in the teaching opposition scale according to RD 276/2007 of February 23 and for the scale corresponding to the state-wide transfer competition, according to Royal Decree 1364/2010 of October 29.

This training is not included in the scope of official regulated training (Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Official Vocational Training FP, Baccalaureate, University Degree, Official University Master's Degree and Doctorate). It is therefore a complementary and/or specialization training, aimed at the acquisition of certain competences, skills or aptitudes of a professional nature, and may be scored as merit in job banks and/or competitive examinations, always within the section of Complementary Training and/or Continuing Training, always being essential to review the specific scoring requirements of the specific public job bank to which we wish to apply.

Neuroscience Applied to Education

Qualification

Homologable for competitive examinations

The continuing education courses are valid for scoring in the teaching competition scale, having a minimum duration of 125 hours (5 ECTS credits), to contribute up to a maximum of 2 POINTS in the "Other merits" section that are included in all the Calls for Competitions in Spanish territory, according to RD 276/2007 of February 23 (BOE 2/3/2007) on Access to the Teaching Civil Service. These courses are also valid for the scale corresponding to the state-wide transfer competition, according to Royal Decree 1364/2010 of October 29.

The duration of the courses in Catalonia must not exceed 10 hours per week and in Castilla y León 20 hours per week in order to be taken into account in their entirety according to the latest published bulletins (DOGC No. 6205 of 3/9/2012 and BOCYL No. 241 of 16/12/2014), so we have adapted the period of their completion.