Individual presentation:
• Bidisha Chakraborty:
Academic Recuperation through Neuroplasticity: Revamping Educational Curriculum
(60 min)

Abstract:

This paper argues that the integration of neuroplasticity-based interventions into educational curricula provides a scientifically grounded framework for enhancing student mental health and academic productivity, transitioning the brain from a perceived static organ to a dynamic, adaptable system capable of mitigating the stressors of modern academia.

Historically, the “localizationist” view dominated neurology, suggesting that the adult brain was a fixed, hard-wired machine with limited capacity for repair. However, the emergence of cognitive neuroscience in the late 20th century overturned this “static brain” dogma. The evolution of neuropsychology has shifted the paradigm toward neuroplasticity—the nervous system’s ability to reorganize its structure, functions, or connections in response to intrinsic or extrinsic stimuli. This shift offers a profound opportunity for the “academic industry” to move beyond traditional rote learning and toward a model of cognitive self-regulation.

Neuroplasticity is not a literal “cure-all” for damaged neurons but rather the brain’s ongoing process of remapping. When students engage in consistent, positive behavioral changes—such as growth-mindset exercises or mindfulness—they are essentially strengthening the synaptic connections associated with those behaviors. Over time, this “rewiring” helps the brain become more resilient to the high-cortisol environments often found in competitive academic settings.

By treating neuroplasticity as a foundational element of the curriculum rather than a tangential health topic, educational institutions can foster a “growth mindset” that is biologically supported. The paper explores evidence-based arguments for how neuroplasticity serves as a mechanism for cognitive resilience, ultimately proposing that the future of education lies in teaching students not just what to learn, but how to consciously influence their own neural architecture for improved mental wellness and research output.

Keywords: academic stress, cognitive self-regulation, educational curricula, growth mindset, mental wellness, neuroplasticity, psychohistory, student resilience

Short Bio:

Bidisha Chakraborty is a post graduate student in English Language and Literature from University of Calcutta, former intern as an Academic Researcher at Y.E.S Intercultural, Michigan (2020). She has completed her B. Ed degree, a pedagogic research course at the School of Education, Adamas University, Kolkata. She has published and presented papers on Italian Literature and Studies and currently she is experimenting to extend her research interest on Neuroplasticity and Quantum Literary Manifestations Studies. Bidisha’s immediate academic goal is to pursue her doctoral research on Italian Literature and study the involvement of the former in the current academic scenario. She can be reached at .