Tedx Methodology: A New Way of Teaching Neuroscience Based on Student Perceptions

Teaching neuroscience is challenging due to the complexity of its terminology and content. Active methodologies help to increase student motivation. TEDx is known for storytelling of all kinds, especially scientific stories that contribute to communicationand the use of audiovisual resources, but they make students forget about cheat sheets and electronic devices to help them get by. A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional, and field study was conducted. The target population consisted of 114 studentsbetween the ages of 18 and 25. Data collection was carried out using a Likert scale survey instrument that measures meaningful learning and student motivation. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, specifically frequencies and percentages, and means. The findings reflect a generally positive perception. 78.9% of students strongly agreed that the TEDx methodology helped them understand neuroscience content better than before. 82.5% said it increased their interest and motivation in the subject. The TEDx methodology supports students' cognitive processing and motivational engagement. The TEDx methodology is considered an innovative, appropriate and effective pedagogical strategy for teaching neuroscience in higher education and offers an alternative way to enhance the learning experience. KEYWORDS:Neuroscience, Meaningful Learning, Motivation, Higher Education.