Neuroscience of Effective Practice
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Neuroscience of Effective Practice

This ESL lesson plan focuses on how neuroscience enhances skill-building, targeting advanced adults in a 60-minute individual session. Through listening, speaking, and writing, students explore practical tips for effective learning, uncovering the science of neural pathways and myelinization. Activities include video analysis, vocabulary practice, and personalized advice writing. Learners refine their communication by integrating advanced language into complex discussions about practice and learning strategies.

Skills

  • Can understand enough to follow extended speech on abstract and complex topics beyond his/her own field.
  • Can give elaborate descriptions and narratives, integrating subthemes, developing particular points, and rounding off with an appropriate conclusion.
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1

Discuss the following questions.

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Think of a skill that you recently tried to develop. How did you approach this?
2
What are some common challenges people face when trying to improve a skill through practice?
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Are there any shortcuts or quick fixes when it comes to improving a skill?
2

Relying on your experience, think of some tips for effective practice.

3

Look at these 3 neuroscience terms and examples of their usage. Based on the context provided, what do you think they mean?

4

Watch this video and answer the questions.

5

Match the following collocations from the video.

6

Fill in the gaps with these collocations.

7

Combine your tips from the beginning of the lesson with the tips presented in the video.

8

Homework: You work for an advice column at some journal. Read some of the readers' messages.

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Homework: Reply to these readers' messages.