The spark of learning : energizing the college classroom with the science of emotion

Author

Cavanagh, Sarah Rose, author.

Title

The spark of learning : energizing the college classroom with the science of emotion / Sarah Rose Cavanagh.

Format

Book

Edition

First edition.

Published

Morgantown, West Virginia : West Virginia University Press, 2016.
©2016

Description

xiv, 241 pages ; 21 cm.

Uniform series

Teaching and learning in higher education (West Virginia University Press)

Notes

Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-231) and index.
IU East copy signed by the author.

Contents

• Introduction: Once more, with feeling
• Part I. Foundations of affective science. The science (and neuroscience) of your emotions
• The wellspring: emotions enhance learning
• Part II. Affective science in action. Be the spark: crafting your first (and lasting) impression
• Burning to master: mobilizing student efforts
• Fueling the fire: prolonging student persistence
• Best-laid plans: when emotions challenge or backfire.

Summary

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.

Subject headings

College teaching.
Motivation in education.
Affective education.

ISBN

9781943665327 (cloth ; alk. paper)
194366532X (cloth ; alk. paper)
9781943665334 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
1943665338 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
9781943665341 (epub)
9781943665358 (pdf)