Overview

The Neurological Basis of Learning, Development and Discovery is unique in that it *links neural physiology and neural network theory with cognition and instructional practice; *grounds the current emphasis on inquiry and constructivism in epistemological, philosophical and developmental theory; *links neural network theory, learning theory, conceptual change theory, and scientific discovery to classroom practice; *provides examples of scientifically-based research in education as a guide for science and math educators and graduate students; *has examples of lessons that can teach discipline-specific concepts as well as provoke the development of general reasoning/argumentative skills; *can be used in graduate-level courses in science education and in-service courses for science teachers.

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Author:   Anton E. Lawson
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2003
Volume:   18
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.468kg
ISBN:  

9789048162475

ISBN 10:   9048162475
Pages:   285
Publication Date:   04 December 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

How do People Learn?.- The Neurological Basis of Self-Regulation.- Brain Maturation, Intellectual Development and Descriptive Concept Construction.- Brain Maturation, Intellectual Development and Theoretical Concept Construction.- Creative Thinking, Analogy and a Neural Model of Analogical Reasoning.- The Role Analogies and Reasoning Skill in Theoretical Concept Construction and Change.- Intellectual Development During the College Years: Is There a Fifth Stage?.- What Kinds of Scientific Concepts Exist?.- Psychological and Neurological Models of Scientific Discovery.- Rejecting Nature of Science Misconceptions by Preservice Teachers.- Implications for the Nature of Knowledge and Instruction.

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