Autorentext

Seth-Aaron Martinez is Assistant Professor of Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning at Boise State University, USA. His work centers on expertise development, specifically investigating the expert mental models of individuals (i.e. leaders) and high-performing teams.

Klappentext

Supporting Workplace Learning with Neuroscience examines principles of adult learning through the lens of neuroscience and cognitive psychology, effectively demonstrating how this knowledge can be applied in organizational settings to develop professional expertise.

This book opens with three important contextual chapters that unpack the relationship between learning and performance in organizations, the science of developing expertise, and considerations of neurodiversity, culture, and ethics. It goes on to explore the cognitive, behavioral, and socio-emotional dimensions of learning, concluding with tactical chapters that discuss learning through audio-visual channels, key considerations for instructional and learning experience designers, and near-future trends. Each chapter is scaffolded by introductory vignettes and applications for practice, supported by online resources such as PowerPoint instructor slides and suggestions for further reading and resources.

Expertly combining practical insights with theory, this book will be important reading for those studying or researching Adult Education, while also providing valuable guidance to organizations seeking to support adult learners in the workplace.

Inhalt

Preface Part 1: Establishing the Context Chapter 1. What Is Adult Learning and Performance? 2. The Science of Expertise Development 3. Neurodiversity, Culture, and Ethics Part 2: The Cognitive Dimension of Learning 4. The Central Nervous System and Memory 5. Neuroplasticity 6. Metacognition and Related Theories 7. Learning with Technology and Media Part 3: The Behavioral Dimension of Learning 8. Behaviorism and Behavioral Performances 9. Motivation Part 4: The Socio-Emotional Dimension of Learning 10. Social Constructivism and Social Learning Theory 11. The Role of Emotions in Learning Part 5: Tying It All Together and Looking Ahead 12. Designing for Optimal Learning 13. Current and Near-Future Learning Trends