In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett debunk some of the most popular myths about how the brain works. If you take a sip of coffee every time Susanna says “pigeon-hole” throughout this episode, you will end up well caffeinated for the day!
We encourage you to look up these neuromyths on your own! Below are just a few articles (and a video) to start your research:
Show Notes:
Myth 1:
Myth 2:
Myth 3:
Myth 4:
- (00:00) - Debunking Learning Myths
- (02:24) - Left-brained vs. right-brained
- (05:01) - The power of figures of speech
- (10:34) - Break
- (12:11) - Matching instruction to learning style
- (22:32) - Learning discorders
- (28:11) - IQ scores
- (35:29) - Outro
What is The Well-Trained Mind podcast?
Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett discuss homeschooling and education.