Brain-Based Learning and Education

Brain-Based Learning and Education presents a new type of education that uses brain-based and self-control theory-driven training. Leaving aside the current focus in education on content knowledge, it examines essential character strengths such as selfcontrol, persistence, creativity, attention, memory, and social learning, and relates their relevance to learning. By bridging the research and application gap in education, this text not only covers the latest findings related to learning and teaching but also provides insights for application and practice for brain-based methods in health and education. This integration of neuroscience and education takes us from a deep understanding of brain function to the frontline of the classroom.

• Explains an integrative training mechanisms from the behavioral, neuroscientific, and physiological perspectives
• Presents brain-based practice methods that can be readily applied to the education system
• Addresses additional issues, such as stress, wandering mind, and individuality
• Includes stories and findings related to the brain, learning, and teaching

Those who study education, psychology, and neuroscience. Teachers and school administrators will make up a large part of the audience for this text

Chapter 1. Challenges and Issues in Education

• Abstract

Chapter 2. Brain Networks Involved in Learning and Teaching

• Abstract
• 2.1 Attention and Self-Control Networks
• 2.2 Memory Networks
• 2.3 Emotion Networks
• 2.4 Reward and Habit Networks
• 2.5 Social and Self-Referential Networks

Chapter 3. Attention and Self-Control in Education

• Abstract
• 3.1 Attention in Learning and Education
• 3.2 Self-control in Learning and Education

Chapter 4. Curiosity and Creativity Motivate Self-Learning

• Abstract
• 4.1 Curiosity and Self-Learning
• 4.2 Creativity and Self-Learning

Chapter 5. Developing Characters Through Neuroscience Findings

• Abstract
• 5.1 Self-control
• 5.2 Compassion, Empathy and Emotion Regulation
• 5.3 How Does Mindfulness Enhance Emotion Regulation, Empathy and Compassion?
• 5.4 Wisdom
• 5.5 Wisdom and implicit learning

Chapter 6. How the Social Brain Supports Learning and Teaching

• Abstract
• 6.1 Default Mode Network and Brain Resources
• 6.2 Social Brain in Learning and Teaching

Chapter 7. Healthy Brain Boosts Education Outcomes

• Abstract
• 7.1 Reducing Stress Using Few Hours of Mindfulness Meditation
• 7.2 Teacher–Student Interaction
• 7.3 Mind-Wandering
• 7.4 How to Reduce Mind-Wandering and Minimize Its Negative Consequences?

Chapter 8. Personalized Education

• Abstract
• 8.1 Different Learners and Capacities
• 8.2 Gene, Personality, Environment and Education Outcomes

Chapter 9. Insight for Optimal Learning and Education

• Abstract
• 9.1 Building a New Learning and Education Environment
• 9.2 Science of Learning and Teaching
• 9.3 Wisdom as an Ultimate Goal of Education