Course Summary

Teachers are brain-changers. This micro-credential focuses on AITSL Standard 1.5, exploring the dynamics of the brain and learning—particularly the differences between novice and expert learners and their implications for teaching practice.In this micro-credential, you will delve into the fascinating world of neuroplasticity, understanding brain architecture and how information flows for storage and retrieval. We will explore pedagogical practices conducive to the brain and learn how to implement them to optimise student learning effectively.Additionally, you will gain insights into neurological development from early childhood to young adulthood. We will discuss the contrasts between novices and experts, emphasising the importance of guiding novices away from ineffective self-directed approaches. Instead, we will focus on powerful teacher-led guided inquiry and explicit instruction. You will acquire practical strategies to enhance memory encoding, storage, and retrieval processes, minimising factors that impede memory. These strategies align with the natural learning processes of students' brains.
This micro-credential aims to enhance your practice to improve student achievement and well-being by leveraging the brain's inherent neuroplasticity and understanding the nuances of novice versus expert learning.

This micro-credential is also 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?

Entry Requirements

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

CQUniversity staff can access to this micro-credential through EMPower Learning (please note it may take up to 48 hours for your micro-credential completion to be reflected in EMPower Learning.

The enrolment key for CQUniversity students to access this micro-credential can be found at MYCQU under the Discover Articles.

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Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

This micro-credential provides professional development for teachers, clinicians, academics and other professionals who want to complete studies in a flexible and self-paced environment to gain neuroscientific insights to inform practices.

Undertaking this micro-credential enables teachers to meet Continuing Professional Development obligations for registration and Initial Teacher Education content requirements. It may contribute to industry update requirements for other professionals and significantly enhance professional practice.