PDC59428 - Neuroeducation

Microcredential Summary

We live in an exciting time of technology and neuroscience advancement. As educators, we need to capitalise on these new opportunities. In this online micro-credential, you will gain contemporary insights into the brain that will inform your professional practice and underpin the development of optimal learning experiences. Topics include; teaching with the brain in mind, the neurobiology of the learning brain (specifically the adolescent brain), resilience development, neuroplasticity – examining too, the plastic paradox. You will also gain understandings of the neuroscience behind stretch goals and a growth mindset (Dweck, 2016) that can be used to enhance learning and wellness.

This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

What is a Digital Badge?

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

There are no specific entry requirements to enrol in this micro-credential, however, it is relevant to anyone involved in education who would like to complete studies in a flexible and self-paced environment to gain neuroscientific insights to inform practices.

Our micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student. 

Course Details

Admission Codes

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession.

Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.