The art of changing the brain : enriching teaching by exploring the biology of learning / James E. Zull.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Zull, James E. (James Ellwood), 1939- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Teaching--Psychological aspects.

Teaching.

Brain.

Learning--Physiological aspects.

Learning.

Learning, Psychology of.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (280 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Sterling, Virginia : Stylus, 2002.

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Dedication

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction A New Perspective, Some Struggles, and a Hope

1: The Sweet Edge Learning is Physical-We Can Understand!

Part I: Foundations

2: Where We Ought to Be The Natural Relationship Between Brain Structure and Learning

3: Holding a Just Balance Brain Connections that Change Data into Knowledge

4: Our Trade and Our Art Evolution of the Brain and Motivation of the Learner

5: A Feeling of this Business In the Business of Reason and Memory, Feelings Count

Summary of Part I

Part II: Knowledge, Neuronal Networks, Change, and Recommendations for the Teacher

6: What We Already Know To Begin, Find Out About Existing Neuron Networks

7: Only Connect! How Teachers Can Change Neuronal Networks

Summary of Part II

Part III: Using More of the Cerebral Cortex to Deepen Learning

8: Sense Luscious Using the Power of the Sensory Brain to Help People Learn

9: Waiting for Unity Helping People Comprehend their Experience

10: The Courageous Leap Creating Knowledge by Using the Integrative Frontal Cortex

11: Test by Trial Using the Motor Brain to Close the Loop of Learning

12: We Did This Ourselves Changing the Brain Through Effective Use of Emotion

Summary of Part III

Epilogue Enrichments

Index

About the Author.

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-57922-920-4

OCLC:

945135918