Neuro-Systemic Applications in Learning

Neuroscience research is crucial in understanding the physiology, biochemistry, anatomy, and molecular biology of neurons and neural circuits, and their association with behavior and learning. It plays a pivotal role in industry, science writing, government program management, science advocacy, and education. Educational neuroscience provides a common language and bridge between educators, psychologists, and neuroscientists, and offers opportunities to assess learning disorders and learning intentions. The most effective learning involves recruiting multiple regions of the brain for the learning task, and neuroscience is uncovering why certain types of learning are more rewarding than others. Research in neural networks and deep learning is also important in investigating the interplay between the human brain and human formal/natural learning.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 545 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Neuroscience is a rapidly evolving field that encompasses the study of neurons, neural circuits, and their intricate relationships with behavior and learning. It delves into the physiology, biochemistry, anatomy, and molecular biology of these cells, shedding light on their functions and mechanisms. In recent years, neuroscience research has gained significant importance in various industries, scientific writing, government program management, science advocacy, and education.

During the process of learning, the human brain assumes a central role as the governing system that maps the images of knowledge within the human brain. This field of study is referred to as educational neuroscience. By providing a common language and bridging the gap between educators, psychologists, and neuroscientists, educational neuroscience aims to enhance our understanding of how individuals learn and develop.

One of the key aspects of effective learning is the recruitment of multiple regions of the brain to participate in the learning task. These regions are associated with diverse functions, including memory, sensory processing, voluntary control, and higher-level cognitive processes. Through the consideration of biological factors, neuroscience research has advanced our understanding of specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia and dyscalculia. It has also revealed the underlying mechanisms that drive certain types of learning, such as the reward system associated with reward-based learning.

In recent years, significant research has been focused on neural networks and deep learning, which have the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the human brain and its interactions with learning. By investigating the interplay between the human brain and human formal/natural learning, researchers in these fields are uncovering new insights into how individuals acquire knowledge and skills.

This book aims to bring together the latest advancements in neuroscience research and their profound impact on the evolving learning systems. With a special emphasis on the evolution of a learner-centric framework, it seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the neuroscientific principles that underpin effective learning and teaching. By exploring the relationship between brain structure, function, and behavior, this book offers valuable insights for educators, educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in advancing the field of education.

Weight: 854g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030724023
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021