The Transformative Power of Neuroplasticity in Education

What is Neuroplasticity? Neuroscientists used to think that our brain was fixed and unchangeable from birth. It was believed that our intellectual capacity was fixed – the brain with which we were born, was the brain we had for life. We now know that the brain is a highly active and malleable organ across a person’s lifespan. This powerful capacity for change is called neuroplasticity. Arrowsmith was born from Barbara Arrowsmith-Young’s own painful struggle with her learning disorder and the journey she went through to not only overcome it, but to begin helping others strengthen their brain and change their educational and professional lives. Debbie Gilmore is the Executive Director of Arrowsmith. She is passionate about education. During her 40+ year career as an educator, she has worked as a teacher, literacy advisor, assistant principal, principal and as Head of Diverse Learning Needs at the Sydney Catholic Schools, Sydney, Australia. Now in Canada, as Executive Director of Arrowsmith, she works with educators around the world to bring about educational change. Her experience has helped her understand the need to ‘unlock’ the potential of all students through the power of neuroplasticity, cognitive enhancement and systemic change. Debbie holds a Masters of Education and various Graduate Certificates in Education in a range of areas of diverse learning. Takeaways: The principles of neuroplasticity are essential for facilitating meaningful change within the brain. Engaging in positive cognitive activities enhances the brain’s capacity to adapt and grow. In today’s AI-driven world, strong cognitive functions are vital for discerning information accuracy. Neuroplasticity provides a hopeful avenue for individuals with learning difficulties to overcome challenges. Website

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The Transformative Power of Neuroplasticity in Education is an episode from National Association for Primary Education by Mark Taylor.

This episode is 49:42 long.

This episode was published on Apr 1, 2025.

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