This comprehensive reader presents an accessible overview of recent brain research and contains valuable insights into how students learn and how we should teach them. It includes articles from the top thinkers in both the brain science and K-12 education fields, such as Joseph LeDoux, Howard Gardner, Sally Shaywitz, and John Bransford. This rich and varied volume offers myriad perspectives on the brain, mind, and education, and features twenty-six chapters in seven primary areas of interest:* An overview of the brain* The brain-based learning debate* Memory, cognition, and intelligence* Emotional and social foundations* The arts* When the brain works differently
Jossey-Bass is a leading educational publisher, whose books have been cited for excellence by major education associations--the American Educational Research Association, the National School Boards Association, and the American Educational Studies Association. The Jossey-Bass Education Reader series offers both the student and practitioner collections of vital information on various topics in education.
Title: The Jossey-Bass Reader on the Brain and Learning
Author: Various
ISBN: 9780787962418
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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publication Date: 2008-02-08
Number of Pages: 480
Weight: 0.6352 kg
This is a solid introduction to the subject for a general reader ( BookNews , 02/18/08)