Neuroscience for Teaching: Engagement, Motivation & Resilience | Dr. Lisa Riegel

Описание: What if understanding how the brain works could completely change the way we teach, lead, and engage students?

In this episode of The Educator Experience, Salli Carter sits down with Dr. Lisa Riegel, educational leader, neuroscientist, consultant, and author of NeuroWell and Aspirations to Operations, to explore how brain science can transform student engagement, motivation, leadership, and classroom culture.

With over 25 years of experience working across K–12 and higher education, Lisa brings powerful insight into how neuroscience, leadership habits, and practical strategies can move schools and organizations from compliance to true commitment. As the creator of the 7C Framework and 8C Commitment Framework, Lisa shares concrete tools educators and leaders can use to foster resilience, emotional regulation, and meaningful learning.

Together, they explore:
How understanding the brain improves teaching and leadership
Why student engagement looks different today
The neuroscience behind motivation, stress, and learning
Teaching students about their own brains
Brain-based strategies for educator wellness and resilience
What skills students need in a post-AI world

This episode is a must-listen for educators, school leaders, instructional designers, faculty developers, and anyone passionate about creating people-centered learning spaces.

🎧 Listen now to learn how neuroscience can help you teach, lead, and connect more effectively.
🔗 Learn more about Dr. Lisa Riegel:
Website: https://lisariegel.com
Book: Aspirations to Operations: A Leader’s Guide to Making Transformative Change Stick
Organization: https://jakapa.com

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
02:32 Dr. Lisa Riegel’s Journey in Education and Leadership
06:40 Why Understanding the Brain Improves Engagement and Learning
10:00 Critical Thinking Skills Students Need in Today’s Classrooms
17:30 Educator Wellness, Stress, and Brain-Based Resilience Strategies
22:45 Understanding Your Stress Triggers to Become a Better Teacher
26:30 Teaching Students About Their Brain and Emotional Regulation
32:00 Advice for New Educators: Why Brain Science Matters




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