Neuroscience Literacy and Perceptions of the Role of Neuroscience in Education: A Pilot Survey Study

• In Event: Poster Session 9
  In Poster Session: Brain, Neurosciences, and Education SIG Poster Session

Abstract

Studies have shown that educators seem to be particularly susceptible to misinformation concerning the brain and its potential use in education. This paper reports the pilot study findings of a survey that investigates neuroscience literacy and perceptions of the role of neuroscience in education of pre-service teachers in Hong Kong. The results show that participants can only correctly agree with half of the assertions about the brain and identify one third of the educational neuromyths presented although they are positive about the application of neuroscience in education. Moreover, the Internet is found to be the top source of information for neuroscience in education. Predictors for neuroscience literacy and perceptions of neuroscience in education are also identified.

Authors

• Fiona Ngai-ying Ching, The Hong Kong Institute of Education

• Winnie Wing-Mui So, The Hong Kong Institute of Education