Mythbusters Series: Understanding the Brain, Learning, and Development
Overview
This video series takes on common myths about learning and development—beliefs that may be widespread in classrooms but aren’t supported by science. From learning styles to dyslexia, from social media to math anxiety, each episode unpacks where these myths come from, why they persist, and what current research actually tells us. Designed for educators, caregivers, and anyone working with children and teens, Mythbusters combines accessible explanations with practical takeaways to help you make more informed, evidence-based decisions in educational settings. New topics will be added regularly as we continue to bridge the gap between neuroscience, psychology, and everyday practice.
Produced by Sue Bin Lee and Andy Taing.
Learning objectives
- Recognize and critically examine common myths and misconceptions about brain development, learning, and behavior in educational contexts
- Interpret current research findings from neuroscience and psychology to better understand how children and adolescents learn and develop
- Apply evidence-based insights to make more informed decisions in educational, caregiving, and policy settings that support diverse learners
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This introductory video in the Mythbusters series explores what neuromyths are—common misconceptions about the brain and learning—and why they persist in education. Viewers will learn how these myths take hold, from oversimplified media headlines... Video | 6 minutes | Added on 8/7/2025 |
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This video tackles the popular belief that students learn best when instruction matches their preferred “learning style” (e.g., visual, auditory, kinesthetic). We explore where this myth came from, why it persists, and what research actually tell... Video | 6 minutes | Added on 8/7/2025 |
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This video dispels common misconceptions about dyslexia, including the idea that it’s simply “seeing letters backwards.” Educators will learn what dyslexia really is, how it affects reading and language processing, and how evidence-based interv... Video | 9 minutes | Added on 8/7/2025 |
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Mythbusters: Teens and Social Media Are social media apps “rewiring” teenagers’ brains for the worse? This video unpacks myths and facts about adolescent brain development and digital media use. We explore what the research says about social media’s impact on mental health, att... Video | 9 minutes | Added on 8/7/2025 |
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Is math anxiety just a lack of confidence or effort? This video explains the cognitive and emotional roots of math anxiety, separating myth from fact. Viewers will learn how anxiety affects the brain during problem-solving and what educators can do t... Video | 10 minutes | Added on 8/7/2025 |