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The Neuroscience of Teaching and Learning for Classroom Teachers (Primary)

This one-day course is suitable for teachers who are keen to understand teaching and learners that meets the learning needs of students in your primary schools. Learners are diverse in their needs. To better engage primary school students for better outcomes in the classrooms, teachers will benefit from understanding how a child’s brain works and how such knowledge is useful in informing teachers on designing more effective lessons to engage students.

Topics:

  • The Principles of Teaching and Learning
  • Understanding how a child’s brain works for engaged learning
  • Understanding how a child’s brain works for effective classroom outcomes
  • Effective pedagogies for primary school students
  • Application of neuroscience for effective learning

Learning Outcomes:

Be the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Review the basics principles of teaching and learning
  • Understanding how a child’s brain works for engaged learning
  • Understanding how a child’s brain works for effective classroom outcomes
  • Appreciate how neuroscience has an impact on effective pedagogies
  • Apply the knowledge of neuroscience for effective learning
  • Collaborate and review authentic application for actions in school

Target Audience: For Primary School Teachers

About the Presenter: 

Dr Zoe Boon

Dr. Zoe Boon has served in MOE for more than three decades in diverse school settings. Prior to her first appointment as Principal of a primary school from 1998 to 2001, Dr. Boon completed her Diploma in Education Administration and was awarded the Ruth Wong and the Singapore Educational Administration Society Book Prizes. She received her PhD based on her dissertation “The Making of School Principals in Singapore” in 2005 and was then appointed as Principal of a secondary school from 2005 to 2010. As a Senior Lecturer at the National Institute of Education (Nanyang Technological University), she contributed towards the training of pre-service teachers, middle managers and school leaders. In addition to training, she also provides consultancy, and presents at local and international conferences and seminars.  She has written several research papers and book chapters related to principalship, coaching, mentoring, learning organisation, and teachers' training. Her book “Singapore School Principals: Leadership Stories” was published in 2018. Dr Zoe Boon was awarded the Excellence in Teaching Commendation Award in 2022. In addition, she is also an ICF-certified professional coach.

Registration Details

Course Code: ZB251125P

Topic: The Neuroscience of Teaching and Learning for Classroom Teachers (Primary)

Presenter(s): Dr Zoe Boon

Date(s): 25 July 2025, Friday

Time: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm

Venue: Orchard Hotel

Closing Date: 6 June 2025, Friday

Workshop Fee: S$450.00 per participant and fee is subject to GST.

Please get in touch with Joseph Loy by email at joseph@pai.sg or tel: 6363 0330 if you require further information.