📘 Books That Stick: NeuroTeach
A clear, broad, research-informed look at what brain science actually means for classroom teaching and education as a whole.
❓ What’s It All About?
NeuroTeach explores how the latest insights from cognitive science and neuroscience can be translated into education as a whole, not just teaching and learning. Rather than overwhelming you with brain scans and academic theory, it focuses on what educators need to know. It touches on things like memory, feedback, metacognition, spaced learning, but also on areas such as the role of sleep, motivation, and mindset. Each chapter is packed with practical advice grounded in research, aiming to bridge the gap between labs and lessons. There’s also a strong call to action for schools to be more deliberate in building environments that align with how the brain behaves and learns.
👀 Why I Picked It Up
This was my very first entry into neuroscience education research. It doesn’t just look at how we learn, although there are chapters dedicated to this. The books takes a much broader view of the brain and what it means for learning and education.
💡 What Stuck With Me
🧠 The repeated emphasis on the whole brain and how all parts are interlinked and need to be considered if you want to create an environment that best supports learning.
💤 A whole chapter on sleep and its impact on attention, memory consolidation, and emotional regulation.
🧩 It links cognitive science not just to pedagogy, but to school systems, policies, and leadership, which makes it more than just a teacher’s handbook.
🎯 Who Should Give It a Go
Ideal for teachers who want to engage with the science of learning without getting lost in jargon. Also, a strong read for school leaders thinking about how to align policies and CPD with evidence on how children learn. Whether you’re new to cognitive science or looking to sharpen your existing understanding, NeuroTeach offers both clarity and direction.
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Thanks so much, Ben, for sharing your read of Neuroteach and for all the great "Books that Stick" sharing you do. Ian and I have started to think about the 2nd edition and its accompanying workbook, and feel privileged when educators read it and use it to inform, validate, and transform teaching and learning in their classrooms, schools, and districts.