TY - JOUR
T1 - Neuroscience Research in the Classroom
T2 - Portable Brain Technologies in Education Research
AU - Davidesco, I.
AU - Matuk, C.
AU - Bevilacqua, D.
AU - Poeppel, D.
AU - Dikker, S.
PY - 2021/12/1
Y1 - 2021/12/1
N2 - © 2021 AERA.Cognitive neuroscience research is typically conducted in controlled laboratory environments and therefore its contribution to our understanding of learning in real-world environments is limited. In recent years, however, portable and wearable brain devices have become more readily available for classroom-based research. Complementing existing education research methods, these emerging technologies could provide information about learning processes that might not be reflected in classroom observations or learners’ self-reports. This essay critically evaluates the value added by portable brain technologies in education research and outlines a proposed research agenda, centered around questions related to student engagement, cognitive load, and self-regulation. We also address ethical concerns regarding student privacy and the potential misuse of students’ brain data.
AB - © 2021 AERA.Cognitive neuroscience research is typically conducted in controlled laboratory environments and therefore its contribution to our understanding of learning in real-world environments is limited. In recent years, however, portable and wearable brain devices have become more readily available for classroom-based research. Complementing existing education research methods, these emerging technologies could provide information about learning processes that might not be reflected in classroom observations or learners’ self-reports. This essay critically evaluates the value added by portable brain technologies in education research and outlines a proposed research agenda, centered around questions related to student engagement, cognitive load, and self-regulation. We also address ethical concerns regarding student privacy and the potential misuse of students’ brain data.
U2 - 10.3102/0013189X211031563
DO - 10.3102/0013189X211031563
M3 - Review article
SN - 0013-189X
VL - 50
SP - 649
EP - 656
JO - Educational Researcher
JF - Educational Researcher
IS - 9
ER -