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Title
Brain plasticity and learning : implications for educational practice / Jennifer Anne Hawkins.
ISBN
3030835308 (electronic book)
9783030835309 (electronic bk.)
9783030835293 (hardback)
3030835294 (hardback)
Publication Details
Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, 2021.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xvi, 341 pages)
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-030-83530-9 doi
Call Number
QP363.3
Dewey Decimal Classification
612.8
Summary
This book synthesizes the latest findings on neuroplasticity and learning, drawing on rich phenomenological research carried out with teachers, psychologists, parents and students from around the world to examine the implications for current teaching and for the advancement of learning methods. Building on the authors previous work in this area, the volume considers in depth the function of feelings and emotions in neuroplastic cognition, and provides an analysis of curriculum debates and assessment systems in the light of neuroplasticity. The final chapters explore the implications of brain plasticity outside of structured learning environments and in society at large. The book will appeal to students and scholars of psychology and education, as well as to educational psychologists, coaches, teachers and educational leaders.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-332) and index.
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Historical Data
Jennifer Anne Hawkins is an independent researcher and author. Dr. Hawkins draws on extensive previous experience as primary and secondary teacher, teacher trainer and educational evaluator. Her previous works include: Feelings and Emotion-based Learning; A New Theory (2017).
Source of Description
Description based on print version record.
Chapter 1: The Discovery of Neuroplasticity
Chapter 2: The Importance of Feelings and Emotions
Chapter 3: The Plastic Brain and Its Educational Development
Chapter 4: Curriculum and Assessment Systems for Teaching
Chapter 5: Inclusion, Exclusion, and Special Educational Needs
Chapter 6: Education and Mental Well-being
Chapter 7: Knowledge, World Outlooks and Influences
Chapter 8: Political and Economic Implications for Society
Chapter 9: A summary of how a better understanding of brain plasticity might help us improve society.
