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:
Research: Persistence of Neuromyths in Educational Settings
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Myth 1:
News Article: Right brain/left brain, right? Via Harvard Health Publishing
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Full Research Study: An Evaluation of the Left-Brain vs. Right-Brain Hypothesis with Resting State Functional Connectivity Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Myth 2:
News Article: Debunking the Learning Style Neuromyth Via Forbes
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Round-up of Research: Learning Styles as Myth via Yale
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Myth 3:
News Article: Why There is No Such Thing as a Normal Brain via BBC
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Research Article: The Myth of the Normal Brain: Embracing Diversity via The AMA Journal of Ethic
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Rethinking School: How to Take Charge of Your Child’s Education by Susan Wise Bauer
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Myth 4:
Article: Why a high IQ doesn’t mean you’re smart via Yale School of Management
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Video: The Dark History of IQ Tests via TedEd
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