The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College Classroom with the Science of Emotion (Teaching and Learning in Higher Education)

by Sarah Rose Cavanagh

Paperback, 2016

Status

Available

Call number

378.125

Genres

Publication

West Virginia University Press (2016), Edition: 1st, 256 pages

Description

Informed by psychology and neuroscience, Cavanagh argues that in order to capture students' attention, harness their working memory, bolster their long-term retention, and enhance their motivation, educators should consider the emotional impact of their teaching style and course design.

Language

English

Original language

English

Physical description

256 p.; 5 inches

ISBN

1943665338 / 9781943665334

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