Art Education and Brain Development: A Series on Neuroscience and Education

Author: (USA) Jensen
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: The book "Art Education and Brain Development" differs significantly from the other works introduced in the "Brain Science and Education Translation Series" in two aspects: First, the subject content. This book does not delve into the fundamental principles, concepts, or research techniques and methods of brain learning mechanisms. Instead, it focuses on the relationship between art education and brain learning, its significance and value in brain development, and how to better conduct art training and guidance, as well as art teaching and evaluation from the perspective of promoting brain development. Therefore, it is recommended that readers gain a preliminary understanding and mastery of the basic concepts, principles, research techniques, and methods of brain learning mechanisms through other relevant works (e.g., "Brain and Learning," "Brain Function," "Brain Learning and Memory" in the series) before reading this book, so they can better grasp the arguments and elaborations presented herein. Second, compared to the other works, this book carries the author's strong educational passion and distinct educational advocacy, setting it apart greatly from the "brain and cognitive science research is still in its early stages, and its application should be proactive yet cautious" tone found in other popular brain and cognitive science educational books. Instead, it repeatedly and firmly asserts—"Art education is essential to achieve success in a highly demanding, technologically advanced, and rapidly progressing social environment" and "Compared to other disciplines, you can achieve excellent or even better results with the help of art." Thus, it can be said that this book represents an important effort to integrate the fundamental theories of brain science, the basic concepts of whole-brain development, and the practice of art education. We recommend this book to middle and primary school teachers, educators, educational researchers, and policymakers in educational planning and policy, hoping that the art education advocated from the perspective of whole-brain and holistic development, which cultivates moral, just, disciplined, cooperative, thoughtful, problem-solving, and creative citizens, will inspire the practice of quality education and basic education curriculum reform in our country.