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Introduction
The issue of optimizing learning is one that has been unpacked and understood from multiple perspectives, ranging from philosophical to sociological. Such endeavours have problematized and shed light on concepts such as one’s the ability and propensity to learn, as well as the process of learning and the factors that influence it. While the current discourse on learning is indeed rich, a science-based perspective is not yet prominent outside of the research community. Adopting a Science of Learning lens to examining issues related to optimizing learning can help create a deeper understanding of the concept of learning. More specifically, it gives us additional and unprecedented tools to evaluate how we currently think about, understand and approach the issue of learning, and also put us in a better position to understand the factors that constitute effective education methods and classroom practices.
This course is part of:
- Graduate Certificate in Mind, Brain, and Education
- FlexiMasters in Mind, Brain, and Education
Learners need to complete any of the following three sets of courses to attain the Graduate Certificate in Mind, Brain, and Education (12 AU):
- MSL901A, MSL901B, and MSL901C OR MSL901
- MSL904A, MSL904B, and MSL904C OR MSL904
- MSL906A, MSL906B, and MSL906C OR MSL906
- MSL907A, MSL907B, and MSL907C OR MSL907
Upon completion of the fourth set of courses, learners will fulfil the AU requirements to attain the FlexiMasters in Mind, Brain, and Education (16 AU).
This course aims to help build the groundwork for Science of Learning theories to be applied to learning, and in turn, teaching. The theoretical implications of Science of Learning on optimizing learning will be explored in the context of educational trends and developments. Participants will have the opportunity to examine and evaluate the effectiveness of current education methods from a neuroscience perspective as well as be exposed to future-ready pedagogies in the Science of Learning.
Topics covered:
Recommended for teachers or working professionals in adult education sector.
Standard Course Fee: S$1,231.70
SSG Funding Support | Course fee | Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes | |
BEFORE funding & GST | AFTER funding & 9% GST | ||
Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding) | S$1,130 | S$369.51 | |
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) | S$143.51 | ||
SCs aged ≥ 40 years old | |||
• NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.
| COURSE TITLE | ACADEMIC UNIT |
| MSL901A Understanding Developments in Science of Learning* | 1 |
| MSL901B Applying Cognitive and Affective Science of Learning* | 1 |
| MSL901C The ‘science’ of Human Learning* | 2 |
| MSL904A Foundations of Educational Neuroscience* | 1 |
| MSL904B Understanding Perspectives in Educational Neuroscience* | 1 |
| MSL904C Applying Social Neuroscience* | 2 |
| MSL906A Understanding AI-enabled Computational Neuroscience | 1 |
| MSL906B Analyses using AI-enabled Computational Neuroscience | 1 |
| MSL906C Applying Technologies at the Intersections of Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience | 2 |
| MSL907A Understanding Translational Research* | 1 |
| MSL907B Ethical concerns of translating Educational Neuroscience* | 1 |
| MSL907C Evaluating Science of Learning Translation* | 2 |
| MSL901 Foundations in Science of Learning* | 4 |
| MSL904 Educational Neuroscience: Principles, Perspectives, Practices* | 4 |
| MSL906 Education at the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience | 4 |
| MSL907 Translating Educational Neuroscience | 4 |
Listed courses are:
- Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Mind, Brain, and Education (total 12AUs) and FlexiMasters in Mind, Brain, and Education (total 16AUs)
*SSG funded and SkillsFuture Credit approved
