The Brain and Learning

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
PSYC X200
Course ID icon
Course ID
208277
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Campus
Magill, Mawson Lakes, Mt Gambier, Whyalla, Online, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Education, Adelaide University
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Chris Boyle
Course level icon
Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
Discipline group A
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

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)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

Multiple Choice Questions, Critical Analysis

Availability

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Magill

Group 1

Class number
Class number 51681
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
9 Sep - 30 Sep Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-07
21 Oct - 25 Nov Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-07
Class number
Class number 51682
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Sep - 1 Oct Thursday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-08
22 Oct - 26 Nov Thursday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-08
Class number
Class number 51683
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Sep - 2 Oct Friday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
23 Oct - 27 Nov Friday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
Class number
Class number 51686
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Sep - 1 Oct Thursday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-12B
22 Oct - 26 Nov Thursday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-12B
Class number
Class number 51687
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 21
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Sep - 1 Oct Thursday 9:10am - 11am Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-13
22 Oct - 26 Nov Thursday 9:10am - 11am Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-13
Class number
Class number 52931
Section
Section TU09
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Sep - 28 Sep Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-10
19 Oct - 23 Nov Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-10
Class number
Class number 52932
Section
Section TU10
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Sep - 28 Sep Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-04A
19 Oct - 23 Nov Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-04A
Class number
Class number 52935
Section
Section TU13
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Sep - 2 Oct Friday 9:10am - 11am Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-13
23 Oct - 27 Nov Friday 9:10am - 11am Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-13
Class number
Class number 52937
Section
Section TU15
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
9 Sep - 30 Sep Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
21 Oct - 25 Nov Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
Class number
Class number 52938
Section
Section TU16
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Sep - 1 Oct Thursday 9:10am - 11am Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-12B
22 Oct - 26 Nov Thursday 9:10am - 11am Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-12B
Class number
Class number 52939
Section
Section TU17
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Sep - 1 Oct Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Magill de Lissa, G1-51
22 Oct - 26 Nov Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Magill de Lissa, G1-51
Class number
Class number 52940
Section
Section TU18
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Sep - 1 Oct Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Magill de Lissa, G1-50
22 Oct - 26 Nov Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Magill de Lissa, G1-50
Class number
Class number 52943
Section
Section TU21
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Sep - 1 Oct Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
22 Oct - 26 Nov Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
Class number
Class number 52944
Section
Section TU22
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Sep - 1 Oct Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
22 Oct - 26 Nov Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-09
Class number
Class number 52945
Section
Section TU23
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Sep - 1 Oct Thursday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-13
22 Oct - 26 Nov Thursday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Samsung SMARTSchool, S1-13

Mawson Lakes

Group 1

Class number
Class number 51689
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Sep - 2 Oct Friday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51
23 Oct - 27 Nov Friday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Garth Boomer, G2-51
Class number
Class number 51690
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Sep - 2 Oct Friday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-39
23 Oct - 27 Nov Friday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-39
Class number
Class number 51691
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Sep - 2 Oct Friday 11:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP2-31
23 Oct - 27 Nov Friday 11:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP2-31
Class number
Class number 51693
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 21
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Sep - 2 Oct Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-06
23 Oct - 27 Nov Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-06
Class number
Class number 51694
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Sep - 2 Oct Friday 11:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-38
23 Oct - 27 Nov Friday 11:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-38
Class number
Class number 51695
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Sep - 2 Oct Friday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-38
23 Oct - 27 Nov Friday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-38
Class number
Class number 51696
Section
Section TU08
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Sep - 2 Oct Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-05
23 Oct - 27 Nov Friday 2:10pm - 4pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-05
Class number
Class number 52917
Section
Section TU09
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 22
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Sep - 28 Sep Monday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-05
19 Oct - 23 Nov Monday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-05
Class number
Class number 52918
Section
Section TU10
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Sep - 2 Oct Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-51
23 Oct - 27 Nov Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-51
Class number
Class number 52921
Section
Section TU13
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Sep - 28 Sep Monday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-08
19 Oct - 23 Nov Monday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-08
Class number
Class number 52926
Section
Section TU18
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Sep - 2 Oct Friday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-08
23 Oct - 27 Nov Friday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-08
Class number
Class number 52927
Section
Section TU19
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Sep - 2 Oct Friday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35
23 Oct - 27 Nov Friday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35
Class number
Class number 52928
Section
Section TU20
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Sep - 2 Oct Friday 11:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-08
23 Oct - 27 Nov Friday 11:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-08
Class number
Class number 52929
Section
Section TU21
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Sep - 2 Oct Friday 11:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35
23 Oct - 27 Nov Friday 11:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35
Class number
Class number 52930
Section
Section TU22
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Sep - 2 Oct Friday 1:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35
23 Oct - 27 Nov Friday 1:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35

Mt Gambier

Group 1

Class number
Class number 54160
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
8 Sep - 29 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-33
20 Oct - 24 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-33

Whyalla

Group 1

Class number
Class number 54161
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
8 Sep - 29 Sep Tuesday 1:40pm - 3:30pm Whyalla Main Building, MB2-67
20 Oct - 24 Nov Tuesday 1:40pm - 3:30pm Whyalla Main Building, MB2-67

Online

Group 1

Class number
Class number 50261
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 60034
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 21
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
9 Sep - 30 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-34
21 Oct - 25 Nov Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-34
Class number
Class number 60035
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Sep - 28 Sep Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-20A
19 Oct - 23 Nov Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Brookman, B4-20A

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Group 1

Class number
Class number 20619
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 12 Mar Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35
26 Mar - 9 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35
7 May - 28 May Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35
Class number
Class number 20620
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-08
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-08
4 May - 25 May Monday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-08
Class number
Class number 22165
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-08
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-08
4 May - 25 May Monday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-08
Class number
Class number 22166
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 10 Mar Tuesday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35
24 Mar - 7 Apr Tuesday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35
Class number
Class number 22167
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35
4 May - 25 May Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35
Class number
Class number 30893
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-21
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-21
4 May - 25 May Monday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-21
Class number
Class number 30894
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-21
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-21
4 May - 25 May Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-21
Class number
Class number 30895
Section
Section TU08
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-21
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-21
4 May - 25 May Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes The Mawson Centre, MC1-21
Class number
Class number 30929
Section
Section TU09
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 10 Mar Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-08
24 Mar - 7 Apr Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-08
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT2-08
Class number
Class number 30930
Section
Section TU10
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 13 Mar Friday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35
27 Mar - 10 Apr Friday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35
8 May - 29 May Friday 2:10pm - 5pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35
Class number
Class number 30931
Section
Section TU11
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 12 Mar Thursday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35
26 Mar - 9 Apr Thursday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35
7 May - 28 May Thursday 3:10pm - 6pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 30943
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522A
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522A
4 May - 25 May Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522A
Class number
Class number 30944
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 10 Mar Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522A
24 Mar - 7 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522A
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522A
Class number
Class number 30945
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522A
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522A
4 May - 25 May Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 522A

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