🧬 Neuroplasticity in Classrooms: Can We Rewire the Brain to Learn Smarter?
🧬 Neuroplasticity in Classrooms: Can We Rewire the Brain to Learn Smarter? By Sharadhvi Tirakannavar For centuries, people believed the brain was like a rigid machine: once built, it couldn’t really change. But modern neuroscience has flipped that belief upside down. Enter neuroplasticity — the brain’s remarkable ability to rewire itself. 🧠⚡ From stroke recovery to learning a new language, neuroplasticity is proof that our brains are not fixed at all but endlessly adaptable. So here’s the big question for education: if the brain can reshape itself, are classrooms doing enough to help students learn smarter — not just harder? 🎓 🔍 What Exactly is Neuroplasticity? Think of your brain as a city with billions of roads (neurons). Every time you learn something new, a new road is built. The more you practice, the smoother and faster that road becomes 🚗💨. Synaptic Plasticity : Connections between neurons strengthen with use (like well-paved highways). Struct...