Research in Brain Science addresses some of the most challenging and complex brain functions. Our research areas include understanding what the eye tells the brain and how we recognize objects; how behavior, perception and cognition emerge from the activity of networks of neurons; what the mental processes are through which knowledge is acquired and used, and through which we create, understand, and express language; how we learn and remember, and how genes control such activities. In addition, we explore how neurons communicate with each other, how the brain wires itself, and how molecules and receptors give neurons their unique properties. We are also interested in how to build machines that can emulate brain functions to improve our lives.
In the clinical realm we seek to understand the biological basis of psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, and obsessive behavior and the mechanisms of movement disorders, memory loss and other neurological diseases. We also are seeking ways to remedy these afflictions through pharmacological or novel neurosurgical approaches and to improve the quality of life by promoting the translation of research discoveries from the laboratory to the patient.
- John Donoghue, executive director
The following are key questions that research in the Brown Institute for Brain Science addresses:
Learning,Memory and Neural Development
Theory and Computotion
Genes,Molecules,Chonnels and Receptors
Cell and Synopses
Sensory Systems and Perception
Behavior and Motor control
Congnition and Cognitive Development
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Language
Neurobiology of Disease
Brain Science History and Education
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Accelerated Learning Techniques
Action Research
Applied Learning
Arts in Education
Assessment Alternatives
Character Education
Cognitive Coaching
Cooperative Learning
Democratic Classrooms
Differentiated Instruction
Emotional Intelligence
Environmental Education
Environments for Learning
Graphic Tools
Instrumental Enrichment
Keeping Fit for Learning
Learning Styles
Literacy
Multicultural Education
Multiple Intelligences
Service Learning
Teaching for Understanding
Technology in Education
Thinking Skills
These strategies are most successful when they are implemented in a system that encourages collaboration among staff and students, and in which each is a part of a well-planned whole system. In some of the most successful sites, teachers themselves have become in-house experts in specific practices which they share with their colleagues. It is important to recognize that while these strategies are useful, little will be accomplished in implementing them unless there is ongoing documentation of their results. There must also be efficient methods of feeding that information back into the system so that there will be continuing progress in teaching and learning. It is also certain that these strategies are most effective when they are applied in positive, supportive environments where there is recognition of the emotional, social and physical needs of students and where individual strengths are recognized, nurtured, and developed. We welcome your feedback as we continue to build the Teaching and Learning Strategies area as an effective resource for teachers and students focusing on improved academic achievement and striving to meet new academic standards.
左腦是“理性腦”，主要功能是說話、理解文字、數(shù)學(xué)、邏輯思維，以“理”為依據(jù)循序思考；右腦主要負(fù)責(zé)直觀的、綜合的、幾何的、繪畫的思考認(rèn)識和行為，它承擔(dān)的形象思維功能在人的思維活動中起至關(guān)重要的作用。
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