The Brain and Learning

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
PSYC X200
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Course ID
208277
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to understand how the brain functions and how we learn to better inform teaching practice. The course addresses short and long-term memory, cognitive load, and knowledge processing as well as retrieval and application strategies. The course will also bust a range of neuromyths and common misconceptions in brain research. By the end, students will have a solid understanding of brain processes and optimised learning strategies for teacher education, enhancing their ability to design effective learning experiences.

  • Building Memory
  • Activating Learning:
  • Brain-Based Instruction

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate Knowledge of what it means to be a ‘novice’ learner in comparison to an ‘expert’ learner
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the most efficient and effective process of knowledge acquisition in the brain, including the function of memory and the concept of cognitive overload
  • Explain the process that occurs in a novice brain during progression towards mastery
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and skill in the need to adjust practice in response to novice and mastery processes
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of common neuromyths and the impact of their perpetuation on education practice

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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