APPLIED NEUROSCIENCE IN EDUCATION: CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LEARNING PROCESS
Keywords:
Cognition, Neural Development, Teacher Training, Pedagogical Practices, Educational TechnologiesAbstract
The growing dialogue between neuroscience and education has expanded the understanding of the factors that influence learning, highlighting the importance of cognitive, emotional, and environmental mechanisms in the construction of knowledge. In this context, it becomes relevant to examine scientific productions that contribute to guiding pedagogical practices aligned with brain functioning. Thus, the present study aimed to identify the main contributions of neuroscience to the improvement of teaching and learning processes, based on the analysis of eighteen studies published between 2015 and 2025. The investigation was conducted through an integrative review, with a qualitative approach and an exploratory-descriptive nature. The results show that functions such as attention, memory, motivation, self-regulation, and affective bonds exert a direct influence on academic performance. It was also observed that the understanding of brain plasticity and neural maturation processes supports pedagogical interventions that are more coherent with students’ needs, while the use of educational technologies grounded in neuroscientific principles enhances the efficiency of learning environments. It is understood that the articulation between neuroscience and education broadens the possibilities for developing evidence-based teaching practices.
