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

The Art of Changing the Brain: Enriching the Practice of Teaching by Exploring the Biology of Learning
ISBN-10
1000981436
ISBN-13
9781000981438
Category
Education
Pages
174
Language
English
Published
2023-07-03
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Author
James E. Zull

Description

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 teaching. He describes the brain in clear non-technical language and an engaging conversational tone, highlighting its functions and parts and how they interact, and always relating them to the real world of the classroom and his own evolution as a teacher. "The Art of Changing the Brain" is grounded in the practicalities and challenges of creating effective opportunities for deep and lasting learning, and of dealing with students as unique learners.

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