Art of Changing the Brain Enriching the Practice of Teaching by Exploring the Biology of Learning

Name: Art of Changing the Brain Enriching the Practice of Teaching by Exploring the Biology of Learning
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ISBN: 9781579220549

ISBN-10: 1579220541

ISBN-13: 9781579220549

Edition: 2002

Authors: James Zull

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Neuroscience tells us that the products of the mind -- thought, emotions, artistic creation -- are the result of the interactions of the biological brain with our senses and the physical world: in short, that thinking and learning are the products of a biological process. This realization, that learning actually alters the brain by changing the number and strength of synapses, offers a powerful foundation for rethinking teaching practice and one's philosophy of teaching. James Zull invites teachers in higher education or any other setting to accompany him in his exploration of what scientists can tell us about the brain and to discover how this knowledge can influence the practice of…

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List price: $32.95
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Stylus Publishing, LLC
Publication date: 10/1/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 263
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Introduction: A new perspective, some struggles, and a hope



The Sweet Edge: Learning is physical - we can understand!



Where we ought to Be: The natural relationship between brain structure and learning



Holding a Just Balance: Brain connections that change data into knowledge



Our Trade and our Art: Evolution of the brain and motivation of the learner



A Feeling of this Business: In the business of reason and memory, feelings count



What we Already Know: To begin, find out about existing neuron networks



Only Connect!: How teachers can change neuronal networks



Sense Luscious: Using the power of the sensory brain to help people learn



Waiting for Unity: Helping people comprehend their experience



The Courageous Leap: Creating knowledge by using the integrative frontal cortex



Test by Trial: Using the motor brain to close the loop of learning



We did this ourselves: Changing the brain through effective use of emotion


Epilogue


Index


About the Author