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Author Bruce, Barbara.

Title Our spiritual brain : integrating brain research and faith development / Barbara Bruce.

Imprint Nashville : Abingdon Press, ©2002.

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  261.515 B886O    Check Shelf
Description 141 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 138-141).
Summary Brain research is about making discoveries. It is about learning how this most amazing organism works and how it influences every aspect of your life. As religious educators, you need to know how the brain functions and how to translate that information into better, more usable lessons to help students continue, with depth and purpose, on their journey of faith. The first section of this book is a brief background of the brain research that is fascinating so many people in so many fields today. The second section is about learning, particularly brain-based learning. The third section is divided into twelve segments. Each segment is a practical application to Christian education based on the findings in brain research. The fourth section will help you to take your learning about the brain into new areas of discovery.
Contents Information : an anatomical look at the brain -- Learning is what the brain does best -- The brain has an amazing ability to grow -- Applications. 1. A safe environment is key to maximized learning -- 2. The brain is designed to create meaning -- 3. The brain is sharpened through problem-solving -- 4. The brain is uniquely organized with differences of learning preference -- The brain thrives in an enriched environment -- Self-directed learning leads to increased involvement -- Provide intellectual challenge that is not too difficult or too easy -- The brain collects data through all your senses -- The brain can process limited amounts of information at one time -- To get the brain's attention, change pace -- Reflection time is critical to understanding -- Hands-on learning is minds-on learning -- A bonus. Brain breaks -- Elaborations and suggestions -- An alphabet of actions for life-long brain fitness -- Some thoughts on increasing brain power for parents, grandparents, and other care providers.
Subject Christian education -- Psychology.
Brain -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
Brain -- Religious aspects -- Christianity. (OCoLC)fst00837660
Christian education -- Psychology. (OCoLC)fst00859045
ISBN 0687092663 (alk. paper)
9780687092666 (alk. paper)
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