Brains That Fire Together Wire Together

A 2023 study revealed that while learning, the brains of students and teachers looked remarkably similar.
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When researchers used neural imaging technology on students and teachers as they learned together, they caught a fascinating glimpse of how brains can converge around a shared understanding.
What’s the practical takeaway? Stronger “brain synchrony” between peers-and between students and teachers-predicted better academic performance on follow-up tests, underscoring the importance of expertise and the role of direct instruction, while also suggesting potential for more value from peer-to-peer and social learning.
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