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Using a Pop-Science Book to Teach Introductory Neuroscience: Advantages for Science Majors and Non-Science Majors Alike.

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: by Norman Doidge in lieu of a traditional textbook. Each chapter focuses on a case study of a particular neuropsychological problem or, in some cases, the work of a particular neuroscientist. This material is then used as a launching point to delve deeper into the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the particular disorder. In our experience, the result is that students from a wide variety of academic backgrounds are able to engage with the material throughout the entire lesson and apply their new knowledge broadly across the discipline of Neuroscience. This article aims to provide an in-depth presentation of the course, including potential challenges of working with a pop-science text. Further, we extend our discussion to a newly-developed companion course using non-traditional texts and how these courses fit into a Neuroscience minor.

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Authors: Laura E Been, Paul G Mermelstein, Robert L Meisel

Institutions: Haverford College, University of Minnesota

Language: English

Topic: Undergraduate Neuroscience Education and Research

Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute on Drug Abuse

Award: Neuroscience Training in Drug Abuse Research