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Foundations of Neuroscience - Private Enrichment Class

Develop a deeper understanding of the structure and function of the brain and behaviour.
Dr Steph Acaster
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What's included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Optional - homework will be assigned if the learner/family would like an assignment.

Class Experience

**Please contact me to request a session if you don't see a suitable slot available - custom longer or shorter length sessions are also available on request**

In this ongoing private class, learners will work on a bespoke curriculum of tasks and materials introducing the foundational knowledge of psychology and/or neuroscience. This will include a wide range of topics, from the building block cells and structures that make up the brain and the nervous system, through to social influences on people's choices. 

The class structure is flexible to the interests of each learner, but is likely to include elements such as lecture and discussion, a "teach me your assigned reading" approach, quiz questions, guided notes, essay mind-mapping, and collaborative diagram-drawing/labelling. Different approaches also suit different topics - so you don't have to commit to just one session style! If there is an activity that you like or dislike, I will take this into account when planning your sessions.

This class is perfect for learners who are interested in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Anatomy, Medicine, or Psychobiology. For Neuroscience, basic biology knowledge would be helpful, but you don't need any specific Neuroscience knowledge to take this class. (If you have studied your subject before, please let me know so that I can take your previous knowledge into account when planning your sessions).

An example schedule outline:
- Neuron
- Ions and membranes
- Action potentials
- Synaptic structures
- Neurotransmitter synthesis and storage
- Neurotransmitter action
- Epigenetics
- Anatomical terminology
- Brain anatomy (lobes)
- Brain anatomy (limbic system)
- Techniques for imaging the brain
- Visual system
- Somatosensory system
- Auditory system
- Taste and smell
- Neural Basis of Movement
- Neural Control of Stress
- Motivation and Reward systems

Coupon codes for your first class: 
DRSTEPHA20 (if you're new to Outschool)
AMIRCAT20 (for any 1:1 class)
Learning Goals
- Understand fundamental principles of neuroscience / psychology
- Understand how neuroscience links to mental processes and behaviour
- Critically evaluate psychological theories and concepts
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in Psychology from Sheffield Hallam University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Birmingham, UK
My background is in Cognitive Neuroscience, particularly focusing on visual perception. I have experience of teaching Psychology, Biology, and Neuroscience for a range of ages from middle school up to university level.

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$60

weekly
1x per week
50 min

Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18

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