An educator with a background in engineering and education, Dr. Chandana Watagodakumbura has dedicated his life to understanding what makes individuals learn better. Now, he shares his findings in the inspiring Programming the Brain: Educational Neuroscience Perspective, a deeply insightful and intellectually stimulating look at how humans learn and the ways we can create a more enhanced approach to education.
Programming the Brain: Educational Neuroscience Perspective focuses on educational neuroscience and human development and is a must-read for anyone hoping to gain a deeper understanding of what helps individuals learn. Written with an eye toward engagement and conscious pursuit of lifelong learning, Programming the Brain: Educational Neuroscience Perspective will inspire you to engage with the world around you in a more meaningful way.
Learning does not need to be dictated by particular disciplines or a certain type of classroom. It is possible to become a better problem solver, a better decision maker, and a better human through enhanced learning. As Dr. Watagodakumbura helps us understand, our lifelong journey can be rooted in deep learning every step of the way.
About the Author: Dr. Chandana Watagodakumbura holds PhD and master's in engineering obtained from RMIT University Australia in 2000 and 2004 respectively and a bachelor's in engineering from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, obtained in 1997. He also holds a graduate certificate in higher education from Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, obtained in 2006.
Currently, Dr Watagodakumbura works as a sessional academic at the Melbourne campus of the Central Queensland University. Previously, he has worked as an academic at RMIT University, Monash University, University of Northern Virginia (Cyprus campus), and University of Peradeniya. He has been involved in conducting close to sixty units in higher education in the areas of computer science/engineering, information systems, management and education during a period of close to twenty years in academia. These courses were conducted both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. For over dozen of these units, he prepared complete curricula and teaching-learning material.
Dr Watagodakumbura has previously authored a book titled "Education from a Deeper and Multidisciplinary Perspective - For a Sustainable Development of the Neurodiverse Society - A Futuristic View."
