Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Abril- Junio 2026: Revista Multidisciplinaria Investigación Contemporánea
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Teaching Conceptions in Higher Education and their Demystification

DOI: 10.58995/redlic.rmic.v4.n2.a210
Ruth Andrea Campaña Lozano
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Abstract

This essay analyzes teaching conceptions in higher education and their relationship with the persistence of so-called “edumyths” or neuromyths, understood as misconceptions derived from misinterpretations of scientific findings about the brain and learning. Through a theoretical review, it is shown that these beliefs significantly influence the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational processes, limiting the adoption of evidence-based pedagogical practices. The study also examines the prevalence of these myths in Latin American and Ecuadorian contexts, highlighting their impact on educational quality. Finally, it emphasizes the need to strengthen scientific literacy in teacher education and to promote evidence-based teaching strategies in order to foster more effective, critical, and contextualized learning processes.

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Published 2026-04-01

Keywords

  • higher education,
  • neuromyths,
  • teaching conceptions,
  • pedagogical practices,
  • scientific literacy

How to Cite

Campaña Lozano, R. A. . (2026). Teaching Conceptions in Higher Education and their Demystification. Contemporary Research, 4(2). https://doi.org/10.58995/redlic.rmic.v4.n2.a210