Brain-Based Approach for English as a Foreign Language Teaching in Higher Education

Brain-based education enhances learning, teaching, and training by leveraging psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science insights to understand human brain processes, attention, memory, motivation, and knowledge acquisition. The brain-based learning approach, a new teaching paradigm, was developed through research. This approach focuses on the brain’s fundamental function in learning, using current techniques such as MRI to investigate brain structure. Educators around the world are applying these discoveries into their teaching approaches, improving the learning experience. Researches show that the brain-based learning approach can improve student achievement in various teaching topics, such as curriculum for higher education, assessment, and teaching strategies. Therefore, educators should review theories, evaluate learning methodologies, and select the most effective strategy for their classrooms.
Understanding brain function is crucial for effective teaching and learning. Teachers have a significant influence on students’ minds, and understanding their brain’s learning potential is essential. Advances in neuroscience allow scientists to examine cognitive activities like language and learning, identifying factors affecting them. However, the relationship between neuroscience insights and educational practice is not always clear. Currently, there is a lot of material available on neuroscience, but its application to language teachers remains unclear.