NeuroWhat? Unraveling Neuromyths
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https://doi.org/10.25267/Rev_Eureka_ensen_divulg_cienc.2025.v22.i1.1203Info
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- Joao Paulo Paulo Cunha de Menezes (BR) Universidade de Brasília https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2566-3957
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The main focus of this educational work is on educating about popular beliefs regarding the brain. Both teachers and students are constantly exposed to information presented as scientific from various sources, including family and media, which propagate neuromyths. This overload of information, coupled with a lack of content in educational curriculums and inadequate understanding by educators, has led to widespread misinformation in this area. Given this reality, there is a need to create innovative educational materials. This work introduces an educational board game aimed at debunking the most common neuromyths. Developed under an open-access initiative, the game is versatile and adaptable to various educational levels, from primary to higher education, and is also a valuable tool for the initial training of teachers.
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