Overview
Ponce Health Science University's Postgraduate Neuroscience of Learning Certificate program equips educators and professors with practical training in neuroscience and neuropsychology to enhance their teaching practice. Participants learn to design and implement learning environments grounded in brain-based principles, with specialized instruction for working with children who have learning disabilities and neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities.
Duration
1 Year
Mode
In-Person
Tuition
$6,496
Languages
English
Spanish
Objectives
Apply Neuroscience Principles to Education
Equip educators with the ability to integrate neuroscience and neuropsychology concepts
into teaching practices to create more effective learning environments.
Support Students with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Train participants to design and implement instructional strategies tailored to children
with learning disabilities and neurodevelopmental disorders, including Autism, Asperger’s
Syndrome, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities.
Enhance Understanding of Brain-Behavior Relationships
Provide foundational knowledge on brain-behavior dynamics to improve teaching and
learning strategies in diverse educational settings.
Develop Advanced Clinical Competencies
Offer psychologists and school personnel advanced training in pediatric neuropsychological
assessment to support effective interventions in school and clinical environments.
Foster Inclusive Learning Environments
Promote the use of neuroscience-informed techniques to address individual learning
needs and reduce barriers to academic success.
Bridge Neuroscience and Education for Practical Impact
Enable professionals to translate neuroscience research into actionable teaching methods
and classroom practices that enhance both the delivery and reception of knowledge.
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