The Cognitive Classroom
Using Brain and Cognitive Science to Optimize Student Success
Published on 15. August 2013
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-1-4758-0071-5 (ISBN)
Description
The Cognitive Classroom describes how cutting-edge and classic research findings from the fields of brain science and cognitive psychology may be applied to classroom teaching. Using the perspective and expertise of an educational researcher originally trained as a neuroscientist, research findings and theories are translated into practical strategies. The jargon so often found in research journals and technical reports is discarded here, as studies are presented in an engaging manner that any educated individual can easily follow. Specifically, the book describes how research on perception, attention, learning, memory, language, reasoning, and problem solving may be used to achieve the type of "deep" learning sought after by teachers. What's more, this book discusses recent findings showing how the brains and cognitive processes of today's students have been impacted by technology and proposes actions that educators can take to optimize teaching in a digital world.
Reviews / Votes
Exceptionally well-written, accurate, and wonderfully engaging. This work impressed me as among the most accessible discussions of the brain and cognitive processing that I've ever come across. I can say with confidence that this book should prove a welcome addition to the field. -- Dr. Christopher Kaufman, author of "Executive Function in the Classroom" Dr. Jerome Rekart has articulately written a very needed book for all educators. He masterfully explains cutting edge research from the fields of cognitive psychology and neuroscience that should be applied with every student, in every classroom. This book is a must read for all teachers, administrators, and for anyone interested in learning and the brain. -- Dr. Betsy Gunzelmann, professor of psychology, Southern New Hampshire University and author of Hidden Dangers to Kids' LearningMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Illustrations
2 b/w illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
415 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4758-0071-5 (9781475800715)
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Jerome L. Rekart
The Cognitive Classroom
Using Brain and Cognitive Science to Optimize Student Success
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Person
Jerome L. Rekart, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Education and Psychology and is the Director of the Behavioral Science Laboratory at Rivier University. Trained as a learning researcher, his current research examines 1) how emotions influence information storage in humans, 2) how cognitive psychological and brain research findings can be implemented in classroom settings, and 3) ways to increase involvement of educators in researching their own practice.
Content
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Brain and Behavior
Chapter 2: Perception
Chapter 3: Attention
Chapter 4: Working Memory
Chapter 5: Long-term Memory Encoding
Chapter 6: Long-term Memory Retrieval
Chapter 7: Language
Chapter 8: Decision Making
Chapter 9: Problem Solving
Chapter 10: Synthesis
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Brain and Behavior
Chapter 2: Perception
Chapter 3: Attention
Chapter 4: Working Memory
Chapter 5: Long-term Memory Encoding
Chapter 6: Long-term Memory Retrieval
Chapter 7: Language
Chapter 8: Decision Making
Chapter 9: Problem Solving
Chapter 10: Synthesis