Neuro-Informed Science Education - Integrating Biofeedback to Personalize Learning in STEM Classrooms: A Novel Approach Using Psychophysiological Data to Inform Teaching and Foster Cognitive Engagement

Abstract

This presentation introduces an innovative model for enhancing science and technology learning through the integration of digital biofeedback tools within classroom instruction. Grounded in clinical psychophysiology, the project investigates how real-time data from neurotechnology such as heart rate variability (HRV), skin conductance, and EEG-based attention metrics can inform personalized learning experiences in STEM subjects. The study was conducted in urban secondary schools using low-cost wearable devices linked to a teacher dashboard, allowing educators to visualize students’ physiological engagement and stress responses during biology and physics lessons. The intervention applied adaptive instruction methods, where teaching pace and delivery modes were modified based on collective biofeedback trends. Students were also trained to interpret their own physiological data, fostering digital literacy, emotional regulation, and metacognitive skills. Preliminary findings suggest improved concentration, higher content retention, and increased motivation among students exposed to neuro-informed instruction. This work pioneers a cross-disciplinary framework connecting neuroscience, digital technology, and science pedagogy, offering a transformative model for future-ready, equity-centered education.

Presenters

Yusra Saleem
Clinical Research Officer, Advance Educational Institute & Research Center, Sind (en), Pakistan

Details

Presentation Type

Poster Session

Theme

Technologies in Learning

KEYWORDS

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, NEUROTECHNOLOGY, BIOFEEDBACK, MODES OF INSTRUCTION, DIGITAL LITERACY