Brain-based and mindfulness research: Potential systemic influences in education

• In Event: DSC - Brain-based and mindfulness research

Short Description

In this session, the presenters will provide an overview of the new trends and growing interests in cognitive neuroscience and mindfulness research. The discussion will revolve around the potential impact of brain-based research on micro-level problems such as human learning, teaching, and research, as well as macro-level issues such as opportunities and challenges these research trends and theories may hold for education as a system.

Authors

• Jin Mao, Wilkes University

• Beth Rajan Sockman, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

• Catherine Augustine, The Pennsylvania State University

• Edward Schicatano, Wilkes University

• Carol Walker, East Stroudsburg University