Emotions, Learning, and the Brain: Exploring the Educational Implications of Affective Neuroscience

by Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, António Damásio (Afterword), Mary Helen Immordino-Yang

A neuroscience revolution is making its way into classrooms around the country, changing the way we understand how emotions influence thinking and learning. This book makes available the most pertinent scientific information in a way classroom teachers can understand and apply.

Genres: Science, Nonfiction

208 pages, Hardcover

First published March 2, 2015

About the author

Fahmy and Donna Attallah Chair in Humanistic Psychology
Director, USC Center for Affective Neuroscience, Development, Learning and Education (candle.usc.edu)
Professor of Education, Psychology & Neuroscience
Brain & Creativity Institute; Rossier School of Education University of Southern California Member, U.S. National Academy of Education

Reviews

[Stef · Rating 3 out of 5]

While it had a lot of interesting information on learning and the brain, it is a very technical book. Especially all the references make it a tough read as it breaks the pattern of processing the information.