{"product_id":"the-neuroscience-of-your-learning-brain","title":"The Neuroscience of Your Learning Brain","description":"\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mv-workshop{font-family:Montserrat,Arial,sans-serif;color:#1b2e59;line-height:1.65}\n.mv-workshop h3{font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:700;margin:18px 0 8px;color:#1b2e59}\n.mv-workshop p{margin:0 0 14px}\n.mv-workshop ul{margin:0 0 12px 20px;padding:0}\n.mv-workshop li{margin-bottom:9px}\n.mv-essentials{background:#f4f2f3;border-radius:14px;padding:20px;margin:22px 0}\n.mv-essentials p{margin:0 0 8px}\n.mv-essentials p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.mv-callout{background:#eef7f0;border-left:5px solid #9bc9a6;padding:18px 20px;border-radius:12px;margin:22px 0}\n.mv-details{margin-bottom:12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e9;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden}\n.mv-details summary{cursor:pointer;padding:16px 46px 16px 18px;font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;list-style:none;position:relative;background:#f4f2f3}\n.mv-details summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.mv-details summary::after{content:\"+\";position:absolute;right:18px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);font-size:22px;font-weight:400}\n.mv-details[open] summary::after{content:\"−\"}\n.mv-details-content{padding:18px;background:#fff}\n.mv-details summary:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #4979c2;outline-offset:-3px}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-workshop\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wondered why some things seem to stick in your memory while others disappear almost immediately? Or why you can concentrate brilliantly on one task but struggle to focus on another?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur brains are constantly processing information, making connections and adapting through experience. Understanding a little about how this works can help us make more informed choices about how we learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this friendly, practical workshop, we'll explore the neuroscience and psychology of learning without unnecessary jargon. We'll look at attention, memory, neuroplasticity and individual differences, then consider practical strategies you can try in your own learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-essentials\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live online\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults and young adults interested in understanding how they learn, including students, professionals and lifelong learners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience:\u003c\/strong\u003e No previous neuroscience knowledge needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly-bird price: £19\u003c\/strong\u003e (usually £29).\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"mv-details\" open\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat will I learn?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the workshop, you'll have explored how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstand the learning brain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore the roles of attention, memory, neuroplasticity and executive functions in learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecognise individual learning differences:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consider how neurodivergence and different cognitive needs may influence learning, while challenging common myths such as fixed learning styles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstand learning and wellbeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore how stress, emotional regulation, sleep and rest can influence attention, memory and learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse evidence-informed learning strategies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore retrieval practice, spaced learning, cognitive load and feedback, and how these can support learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevelop a personal learning toolkit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Identify practical approaches that suit your goals, needs and circumstances, with flexibility to review and adapt them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"mv-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho is it for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop may be particularly useful if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre curious about how the brain learns and remembers information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant to make studying or professional learning more effective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre returning to education or developing new skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWould like to understand attention, memory and executive functions better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre interested in neurodiversity and individual learning differences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant practical learning strategies informed by research.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need a background in science, psychology or education to take part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"mv-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat will we do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-details-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore how the brain learns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll introduce attention, memory, executive functions and neuroplasticity, exploring how experience and practice can influence learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUnderstand individual differences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll consider how learning needs can vary, including neurodivergent experiences, and examine why fixed learning-style labels aren't supported by good evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore the role of stress and rest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll look at how stress, emotional regulation, sleep and rest may influence concentration, memory and learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTry evidence-informed learning approaches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the MINDI approach, we'll explore retrieval practice, spaced learning, managing cognitive load and using feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild your learning toolkit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll reflect on your own learning goals and identify practical strategies to try, adapt and review over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"mv-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 90-minute live, interactive online workshop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible explanations of key learning science concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical 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Neuroscience can also help us understand the biological processes involved, although brain research doesn't always translate directly into a particular teaching or study technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll distinguish between established findings, emerging research and common misconceptions, including the idea that everyone has one fixed learning style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe aim is to help you understand the science well enough to make practical, informed choices about your own learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"mv-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-details-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to understand neuroscience already?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Everything will be introduced in accessible language, with practical examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this suitable for neurodivergent learners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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