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The Art of Changing the Brain: Enriching the Practice of Teaching by Exploring the Biology of Learning Paperback - 2002 - 1st Edition

by James E. 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 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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  • Title The Art of Changing the Brain: Enriching the Practice of Teaching by Exploring the Biology of Learning
  • Author James E. Zull
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Pages 263
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Routledge, Herndon, Virginia, U.S.A.
  • Date October 3, 2002
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781579220549 / 1579220541
  • Weight 1.52 lbs (0.69 kg)
  • Dimensions 9 x 6 x 0.58 in (22.86 x 15.24 x 1.47 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Brain, Learning, Psychology of
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2002006443
  • Dewey Decimal Code 370.152

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James E. Zull was Professor of Biology and of Biochemistry, and Director of The University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education (UCITE) at Case Western Reserve University. After 25 years of research on cell-cell communication, protein folding, cell membranes, and biosensors, he turned his interest toward understanding how brain research can inform teaching. Building on his background in cell-cell communication, his experience with human learning and teaching at UCITE, and drawing on the increasing knowledge about the human brain, led to writing his acclaimed first book, The Art of Changing the Brain.We deeply mourn the loss of author, teacher, and friend James E. Zull+.+Deceased October 2019.
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