A Praiseworthy Brain in Search of a Brainworthy School
Dr. Robert Sylwester
Dramatic developments in the cognitive neurosciences are providing us with an unprecedented understanding of the modular organization and extended development of our social brain. Of special interest is the discovery of our brain’s mirror neuron system, which will be central to 21 st century theories of teaching and learning. This non-technical workshop will describe these new discoveries and perspectives, and discuss their curricular, instructional, and classroom management implications.
Bio:
| Dr. Robert Sylwester is an Emeritus Professor of Education at the University of Oregon. His most recent (Corwin Press) books are The Adolescent Brain: Reaching Autonomy (2007), and How to Explain a Brain: An Educator’s Handbook of Brain Terms and Cognitive Processes (2005). He writes a monthly column on educationally significant developments in the cognitive neurosciences for the Internet journal Brain Connection at: www.brainconnection.com. |
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