Whole Brain® Learning in Higher Education

List of figures and tables

Acknowledgements

Foreword

Authors’ prologue

About the authors

Chapter 1: Theoretical framework

Abstract:

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Key contributors

1.3 Herrmann’s metaphoric Whole Brain® Model

1.4 HBDI® profiles

1.5 The construct Whole Brain® learning

1.6 Challenges for lecturers

1.7 The advantage of understanding thinking preferences

1.8 Herrmann’s expanded Whole Brain® Model for Learning and Facilitating Learning

1.9 Learning style theories

1.10 Learning theories for adults

1.11 Conclusion

Chapter 2: Baseline data – determining thinking preferences

Abstract:

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Empirical data

2.3 Data analysis and discussion

2.4 Conclusion

Chapter 3: Professional development

Abstract:

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Action research as a process of professional learning

3.3 Scholarship of teaching

3.4 Peer mentoring

3.5 Conclusion

Chapter 4: Evidence-based practice – case studies

Abstract:

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Application of Whole Brain® principles in professional development

4.3 Application of Whole Brain® principles in engineering

4.4 Application of Whole Brain® principles in information science

4.5 Application of Whole Brain® principles in the coaching of leadership talent

4.6 Further applications of Whole Brain® principles

4.7 Collaboration in higher education: applying the Whole Brain® principles

4.8 Conclusion

Chapter 5: Learning material that makes a difference

Abstract:

5.1 Introduction

5.3 Instructional design

5.3 Blended learning environments

5.4 Whole Brain® learning material

5.6 Assessment of Whole Brain® learning

5.7 Conclusions

Chapter 6: The way forward

Abstract

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Comprehensive Whole Brain® Model for Learning and Facilitating Learning

6.3 Conclusion

List of reference

Index