Learning is a part of dispute resolution (as I have discussed before at this blog) so learning about learning can be very helpful for conflict professionals. Here's a real treat for those of you interested in neuroscience and teaching/learning. Click to read Brain-Based Teaching in the Digital Age [pdf]. Even though the author is talking about the education of children, the book has value for us too, older kids that we are.
From the Introduction:
In Part 1 of the book, I tell you how digital technology is changing the brain and discuss what’s new and applicable from brain research. In this section, I also explain how some of the brain-based teaching principles apply in the digital world. In Part 2 of the book, I talk about the whole child, learning environments, and the importance of group learning. Part 3 covers music, mind mapping, and memory. In Part 4, I explore the topic of how to try to balance 21st century technological skills with people skills and look at some options for what future learning will be like. Each chapter includes “instant messages” with bits of useful information.
Throughout this book, we will focus on the need for our students to have emotional intelligence, creativity, and the ability to synthesize information to be successful in a world that is changing from an information age to a conceptual age. I ask you to consider the material presented here, whether you are a digital native or a digital immigrant. The brain is changing, and so can you.
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