The Impact of Modern Neuroscience on Contemporary Teaching

About the Book

Since the 1990s, there has been an explosion in the awareness of the impact of the development and function of the brain on schooling. The availability of techniques like magnetic resonance imaging allows scientists to examine how the brain functions with increasing accuracy; it is at the core of neuroscience and, increasingly, psychiatry. The results have allowed educators to improve their approach to teaching and learning, but these ideas habitually clash with the traditional structure of educational theory, which is underpinned by cognitive practices. This new information can assist teachers in dealing not only with a student’s learning but also in understanding the causes of severely dysfunctional behavior and techniques for managing behaviors that impact on the learning of individuals and their peers.

About the Author

John R. Frew has worked in public education for over forty years, the last twenty-four as a school principal. In 1988, he established a unit for students with emotional disturbances and severe behaviours. Two years later, based on the success of the unit, he became the founding principal of the first school in New South Wales, Australia, dedicated to dealing with students with severe conduct disorder and oppositional defiance. John has written numerous books and programs on behaviour management. He has published numerous articles nationally and internationally. He has also presented at numerous conferences across Australia and internationally. He has also had a successful career in sport, which produced two books, The Art of Coaching Kids and Training Drills for All Team Sports. In his time in coaching, John wrote two columns for local and national papers.