CultureSeptember 1, 2026

neuroeducation

NOOR-oh-ed-joo-KAY-shun

Definition

An interdisciplinary field that examines how the brain processes learning and how findings from neuroscience can be applied to improve educational practices.

Etymology

The word is a modern portmanteau formed from 'neuro-' (derived from the Greek 'neuron,' meaning nerve) and 'education' (from the Latin 'educatio,' meaning to rear or bring up).

In the news

The article mentions neuroeducation to establish the author's expertise in the scientific and pedagogical backgrounds required to critically evaluate educational claims.

The Five Questions You Should Ask Before Believing the ‘Science of Math’ (Opinion)

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