Educational Neuroscience: Approaches to Translation into Practice in Different Cultural Contexts

In the realm of educational neuroscience, significant strides have been made over the past three decades to understand how cognitive and neural processes affect learning. This has culminated in notable shifts in policy relating to teaching practices and teacher training, notably influenced by recent international initiatives such as UNESCO's Global Alliance on the Science of Learning for Education established in 2023. However, while research has provided valuable insights particularly in language, literacy, and emerging fields like mathematics and science, there remains considerable debate on translating these findings into educational practice.

Different terminologies and methodologies have contributed to these discussions, revealing differences in the types of evidence deemed informative and the perceptions of their outcomes. This is complicated by global variations in priorities, resource allocations, and cultural contexts, making it crucial to deepen our understanding of these factors and how they contribute to the success of translational educational work.

The primary aim of this Research Topic is to delve into the myriad factors influencing educational outcomes in diverse settings and explore how neuroscience can be translated into effective educational practice. It seeks to examine the role of various elements such as resources, social dynamics, and cultural peculiarities in shaping educational impact and uncover strategies that are culturally sensitive yet effective. By confronting foundational issues and posing pertinent questions regarding interaction dynamics between researchers, educators, and policymakers across different backgrounds, the research seeks not only to identify gaps but also develop models that encapsulate best practices.

This Research Topic encompasses broad investigative terrain yet has clear-cut boundaries. It limits itself mainly to discussions that enhance the translation of educational neuroscience into practice globally. We welcome articles that explore, but are not limited to, the following themes:

• Comparative analysis of terminology and methodologies used in educational neuroscience.
• Evaluations of research utility and its impact on educational outcomes.
• Cultural and contextual differences in the application of educational strategies.
• Resources and prioritization in educational neuroscience research.
• Effective models for researcher-educator collaborations across regions.

Articles welcomed include original research manuscripts, reviews, hypothesis/theory manuscripts, mini-reviews, perspectives, and Brief Research Reports.

This Research Topic is the second volume of the Research Topic "Educational Neuroscience: Key Processes and Approaches to Measurement" Please see the first volume here.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Clinical Trial
• Conceptual Analysis
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Pedagogy
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Clinical Trial
• Conceptual Analysis
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Pedagogy
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Policy and Practice Reviews
• Registered Report
• Review
• Specialty Grand Challenge
• Study Protocol
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: Educational Neuroscience, Translational Research, Cross-Cultural Differences, Evidence-Based Practice, Learning Outcomes

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