Neuroscience in Early Childhood Education Nur Faizah Romadona
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Abstract
Neuroscience is the study of how the human nervous system develops and functions. There is a greater understanding of how our minds develop, what influences higher education functions, and how to better retain information from the science behind learning from neuroscience. Neuroscience should be used as a way to understand key issues in early childhood development and education. To accurately respond to the needs of young children and to help them grow in developmentally appropriate ways, we have to take a multi-view approach. We are currently seeing more early childhood practitioners and experts discuss the importance of brain science, and the need for early childhood educators to have a deep understanding of neuroscience, and how the human mind works. By teaching preservice and graduate level teachers about brain science and early brain development, we can ensure that preschool students are instructed by professionals that are qualified to support all facets of early childhood development.
