Mind, Brain and Education

"Mind, Brain, and Education (MBE) science is a trans-disciplinary field that "unifies research from psychology, neuroscience, and pedagogy to enhance human teaching and learning process using transdisciplinary research" (Hinton, Fischer & Glennon, 2012; as cited in Tokuhama-Espinosa, 2017).

Mind, Brain and Education Science

Articles

Tokuhama-Espinoa, T. N. (2017). The science in the art of teaching: Using mind, brain, and education to dispel neuromyths and improve education. Frontiers
Fischer, K.W. (2009). Mind, brain, and education: Building a scientific groundwork for learning and teaching. Mind, Brain, and Education, 3(1), 3-16.
Fischer, K. W., Goswami, U., Geake, J., & Task Force on the Future of Educational Neuroscience. (2010). The future of educational neuroscience. Mind, Brain, and Education, 4(2), 68-80.
Fischer, K. W., Daniel, D. B., Immordino‐Yang, M. H., Stern, E., Battro, A., & Koizumi, H. (2007). Why mind, brain, and education? Why now? Mind, Brain, and Education, 1(1), 1-2.
Ferrari, M., & McBride, H. (2011). Mind, brain, and education: The birth of a new science. Learning Landscapes, 5(1), 85-100.
Coch, D., Michlovitz, S. A., Ansari, D., & Baird, A. (2009). Building mind, brain, and education connections: The view from the Upper Valley. Mind, Brain, and Education, 3(1), 27-33.

Books

Whitman, G., & Kelleher, I. (2016). Neuroteach: Brain science and the future of education. Rowan & Littlefield.
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. (2018). How people learn II: Learners, contexts, and cultures. National Academies Press. (Download for free)
National Research Council. (2000). How people learn: Brain, mind, experience, and school: Expanded edition. National Academies Press. (Download for free)
Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (2014). Making classrooms better: 50 practical applications of mind, brain, and education science. WW Norton & Company.
Weinstein, Y., Sumeracki, M., & Caviglioli, O. (2018). Understanding how we learn: A visual guide. Routledge.

Research & Organizations

International Mind, Brain and Education Society
Mind, Brain and Education Journal, Wiley Online Library
Brain and Learning, OECD Center for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI)
Neuroscience & the Classroom: Making Connections by Annenberg Learner
edWeb’s Community on the Brain and Learning
Mind, Brain, and Education: the student at the center series by JFF
Charlie Rose: Brain Series: Leading doctors and scientists discuss biology, behavior, and the brain science.

Researchers

Kurt Fischer: Professor of Education: Founder of the Mind, Brain, and Education Program at Harvard University MBE science, pioneer in MBE science
Mary Helen Immordino-Yang: Neuroscientist and psychologist, research focus on social and emotional learning
Antonio Damasio: Neuroscientist, research focus on neuroscience, decision making, consciousness, and emotions
Judy Willis: A board-certified neurologist and a classroom teacher, her research focuses on the neuroscience of learning
Mariale Hardiman: Professor and Director of JHP's Neuro-Education Initiative, research focus on brain targeted teaching
Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa: Professor of Psychology, research focus on MBE science, neuromyths and evidence-based practices
Michelle Miller: Professor of Psychological Sciences, research focus on memory, attention and student success
John Hattie: Professor of Education, known for feedback and visible learning
Paul Howard Jones: Professor of Neuroscience and Education, known for neuroscience with educational theory
Angela Duckworth: Professor of Psychology, known for research on growth grit
Carol Dweck: Professor of Psychology, known for research on mindset