The Neurological Basis of Learning, Development and Discovery: Implications for Science and Mathematics Instruction (Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education)

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.