The Art of Changing the Brain

By J. Zull. 2023

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James Zull invites teachers in higher education or any other setting to accompany him in his exploration of what scientists can tell us about the brain and to discover how this knowledge can influence the practice of teaching. He describes the brain in clear non-technical language and an engaging conversational tone, highlighting its functions and parts and how they interact, and always relating them to the real world of the classroom and his own evolution as a teacher.

Subfields: Cognitive Neuroscience

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The Effects of Brain-Based Learning on the Academic Achievement of Students with Different Learning Styles. (2010, background): “According to Zull (2002), the art of teaching must be the art of changing the brain.”
Teaching with the brain in mind (2008, background): “For Zull (2002), “The art of directing and supporting reflection is part of the art of changing a brain . . . [and] leading a student toward comprehension” (p. 164).”
Developing Sustainable Leaders Through Coaching and Compassion (2006, neutral): “neural tissue through normal neurogenesis (McEwen, 1998; Sapolsky, 1996; Sapolsky, 1999, 2004; Zull, 2002; Erickson et. al., 1998; Davidson, 2003; LeDoux, 2002).”
Building a Lens for Critical Reflection and Reflexivity in Social Work Education (2010, background): “It is conceptualized as a continuous loop of ‘concrete experience’, ‘reflective observation’, ‘abstract hypothesis’, and ‘active testing’ (Zull, 2002, p. 17).”
A Project-based Digital Storytelling Approach for Improving Students' Learning Motivation, Problem-Solving Competence and Learning Achievement (2012, background): “It can enhance memory by allowing learners to recall the prerequisite learning and help develop interaction among students (Bruner, 1996; Zull, 2002).”
Structures for Facilitating Student Reflection (2009, background): “This is one of the best ways to deepen student learning (Bransford, Brown, and Cocking 2000; Donovan, Bransford, and Pellegrino 1999; Zull 2002).”
Who is the ideal teacher? Am I? Similarity and difference in perception of students of education regarding the qualities of a good teacher and of their own qualities as teachers (2007, background): “They therefore make use of areas of knowledge that have not in the past been included in teacher education, such as study of the brain (Zull, 2002) and development of computer skills (Pellegrino et al., 2001).”
Learning Styles and Learning Spaces: Enhancing Experiential Learning in Higher Education (2005, neutral): “Reprinted with permission from (Zull 2002).”
Teaching for creativity: towards sustainable and replicable pedagogical practice (2008, background): “A fifth principle that is not connected with ‘flocking’ but is a contribution from neuroscience ( Zull 2004 ) focuses quite specifically on human capacity, that is:”
The Learning Way: Meta-cognitive Aspects of Experiential Learning.* (2008, neutral): “" (Zull 2002: 18).”
Experiential Learning Theory: A Dynamic, Holistic Approach to Management Learning, Education and Development (2009, neutral): “" (Zull 2002: 18)”