Zull, James E. 1939-

From brain to mind : using neuroscience to guide change in education / James E. Zull. - 1st ed. - Sterling, Va. : Stylus Pub., 2011. - x, 294 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The natural journey from brain to mind: brief history and overview -- The great transformation: changing perception to action: the beginning of mind -- Finding the freedom, finding the joy: emotion and progress toward mind -- Deeper learning through integration: growth of mind by making meaning and creating new ideas -- Getting the picture: images and other neuronal patterns for building mind -- Basics: the symbolic brain and education: language, mathematics, and music -- Creating memory: foundations for building the mind -- Using memory: destination and the journey toward mind -- Purpose and principles for educating: organizing knowledge and serving the learner -- The connecting thread: metacognition and the integrated mind.

Offers an introduction to cognitive development, discussing how the brain changes through one's experiences and how self-knowledge and the ability to adapt and learn are key traits in an ever changing society.

Adult Adult Follett Library Resources

157922461X (cloth : alk. paper) 1579224628 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9781579224615 (cloth : alk. paper) 9781579224622 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2010044073


Cognitive neuroscience.
Learning, Psychology of.
Learning--Physiological aspects.
Brain.
Learning--Physiological aspects.
Psychology of learning.

QP408 / .Z85 2011

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