Neuroscience and Education: A Philosophical Appraisal

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 18 January 2018
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc

This comprehensive volume makes a profound philosophical contribution to the integration of neuroscience in education. By presenting neuroscience research in innovative and thought-provoking ways, it sheds light on educational conceptualization and practices. At the same time, it critically examines conceptual challenges within neuroeducation and explores the underlying economic motivations driving the mind-brain education movement. The book offers alternative frameworks for integrating neuroscience into educational research and practice, drawing from non-reductionist models inspired by Dewey and phenomenological philosophers such as Martin Heidegger and Merleau-Ponty.

The volume brings together a distinguished group of internationally renowned philosophers of education, each with a unique perspective to offer. Through their essays, these scholars engage in a lively dialogue that will be of great value to philosophy of education, neuroeducation, educational psychology, teacher education, and curriculum studies.

The chapters in this book explore a wide range of topics, including the following:

• The philosophical foundations of neuroeducation.
• The role of neuroscience in understanding learning and memory.
• The ethical implications of neuroeducation.
• The challenges and opportunities of integrating neuroscience into educational practice.
• The relationship between neuroscience and educational theory.
• The impact of neuroeducation on teaching and learning.
• The role of the teacher in neuroeducation.
• The implications of neuroeducation for curriculum development.
• The future of neuroeducation.

By presenting a diverse range of viewpoints and approaches, this volume provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of the complex relationship between neuroscience and education. It offers valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and researchers seeking to understand and enhance the educational process through the lens of neuroscience.

Weight: 346g
Dimension: 155 x 228 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780815381983