New Perspectives in Science Education

The main purpose of this article is to offer a critical analysis of the learning techniques and approaches which could make a difference to improve learning mathematics and science operations and to change students’ attitude towards them positively. As for this, understanding our brain processes and how we focus our attention, dealing with focused and diffuse thinking [1], the importance of problem solving in our students’ development and how to stimulate, improve and strengthen their skills and logical thinking is essential. Throughout this article, we will familiarize with different kinds of memory and how to enhance memory processes to obtain better academic results. Moreover, we will provide practical examples to upgrade deductive and inductive reasoning and stimulate attention, motor skills, visual memory, orientation and fine motor skills by creating a motivating challenging learning environment in class. In addition to this, some practical suggestions to be performed in groups of preschoolers and primary education students will be presented.

Keywords: Neuroeducation, Problem solving, Logical thinking, Memory.

References:
[1] Oakley, Barbara (2014).A Mind For Numbers: How to Excel at Math and Science (Even If You Flunked Algebra), TARCHER.