Acknowledgements 01 Why neuroscience and learning are good companions Do you know.? Your invitation to come on a journey Who you are as the reader Why this book has been written now The reasons I''m interested in the neuroscience of learning The definition of neuroscience for this book What you''ll find on this journey A start on the ''How can I.?'' So what? - takeaway ideas to experiment with How to navigate this book Summary References and further reading 02 The science of your brain When was your last eureka moment? Building blocks What''s the structure? The brain''s messengers - neurotransmitters and hormones What else is going on in your brain? What are some of the tools of neuroscience? Other definitions So what? - takeaway Summary References and further reading 03 What to do when someone says ''neuroscience says.'' Sometimes things aren''t all they seem Overview What you''ll cover in this chapter Perils of research Six questions to ask when someone says ''research shows'' Summary References and further reading 04 The science of learning Thinking about yourself whilst learning can inhibit your performance Overview What learning isn''t What learning is Some of the biology that''s useful Types of learning Working with a model of learning Summary References and further reading 05 Motivating learners from curiosity to persistence ''When you''re smiling.'' Motivated learners Brain states More practical steps to motivation Other influences on people''s beliefs about learning - negative and positive Motivating yourself Summary References and further reading 06 Use your sense: Getting information from the outside world and into your head Learning through your senses Real world challenges How the senses work Summary References and further reading 07 Attention, learning and why Goldilocks deserves recognition Look over there! What attention is and why you need it in learning System of attention Attention span Attention from inside and outside Paralysis by presentation Summary References and further reading 08 Making learning meaningful and valuing intelligence Beautiful mathematics The disruptive element in the classroom Intelligence and learning Summary References and further reading 09 Meaningful memories: From encoding to forgetting I''ve never met you before - have I? What is memory? Types of memories How you process memories How to help your learners remember Summary References and further reading 10 Testing, experimenting, habits and practice Punish the correct answer Why it''s important to test, experiment and practise whilst learning How to test Why sometimes testing gets in the way of learning Tests of learning Summary References and further reading 11 Review and reflect - getting rid of the magic wand The Truly Terrible Training Course Why you need to review - what it feels like when you don''t Reviewing - the story of a beautiful relationship How to build the relationship How and when to review learning Who to involve Top Tips Summary References and further reading 12 Stickier stories and food for thought What you''ll cover in this chapter Stickier stories Language and learning Whilst we''re talking about the environment Being exploratory, playful and experimental Musically speaking Summary References and further reading 13 The future is already with us Overview The quantum brain Technology Taking pills to make you smarter Summary References and further reading 14 The end of this journey and the start of more Managing tube journeys What you''ll find in this final chapter A race through a review Some challenges of embracing neuroscience into your practice Benefits of applying practical ideas from neuroscience Top ideas to take away Your call to action The end of this particular journey Summary References and further reading Index.