Neuroscience for learning and development : how to apply neuroscience and psychology for improved learning and training /

Neuroscience for learning and development : how to apply neuroscience and psychology for improved learning and training / Stella Collins.

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This practical, evidence-based guide equips Learning and Development practitioners with the science to deliver greater impact with their training, and the evidence that they are adding value to the organization.

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Online Access: Full Text (via Skillsoft)
Main Author: Collins, Stella (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; Philadelphia : Kogan Page, [2016]
Subjects:
Learning, Psychology of.
Training.
Cognitive neuroscience.
Educational psychology.
Cognitive neuroscience
Educational psychology
Learning, Psychology of
Training
Table of Contents:
  • Contents
  • Acknowledgements
  • 01 Why neuroscience and learning are good companions
  • Do you know ...?
  • Your invitation to come on a journey
  • Who you are as the reader
  • Why this book has been written now
  • The reasons I'm interested in the neuroscience of learning
  • The definition of neuroscience for this book
  • What you'll find on this journey
  • A start on the 'How can I ...?'
  • So what?
  • takeaway ideas to experiment with
  • How to navigate this book
  • Summary
  • References and further reading
  • 02 The science of your brain
  • When was your last eureka moment?Building blocks
  • What's the structure?
  • The brain's messengers
  • neurotransmitters and hormones
  • What else is going on in your brain?
  • What are some of the tools of neuroscience?
  • Other definitions
  • So what?
  • takeaway
  • Summary
  • References and further reading
  • 03 What to do when someone says 'neuroscience says ... '
  • Sometimes things aren't all they seem
  • Overview
  • What you'll cover in this chapter
  • Perils of research
  • Six questions to ask when someone says 'research shows'
  • Summary
  • Motivating yourselfSummary
  • References and further reading
  • 06 Use your sense
  • Learning through your senses
  • Real world challenges
  • How the senses work
  • Summary
  • References and further reading
  • 07 Attention, learning and why Goldilocks deserves recognition
  • Look over there!
  • What attention is and why you need it in learning
  • System of attention
  • Attention span
  • Attention from inside and outside
  • Paralysis by presentation
  • Summary
  • References and further reading
  • 08 Making learning meaningful and valuing intelligence
  • Beautiful mathematicsThe disruptive element in the classroom
  • Intelligence and learning
  • Summary
  • References and further reading
  • 09 Meaningful memories
  • I've never met you before
  • have I?
  • What is memory?
  • Types of memories
  • How you process memories
  • How to help your learners remember
  • Summary
  • References and further reading
  • 10 Testing, experimenting, habits and practice
  • Punish the correct answer
  • Why it's important to test, experiment and practise whilst learning
  • How to test

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