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How the Brain Learns

How the Brain Learns

by David A . Sousa (Editor)

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    Paperback 2006

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Synopsis

The new, Third Edition of How the Brain Learns continues to focus on helping educators turn research on brain functioning into practical classroom strategies. This revised edition includes information on how the brain processes information and how this helps students learn, tips on maximizing student retention using down time, and such familiar pedagogy from previous editions as the Practitioner's Corner, Key Points to Ponder, and pre- and post-assessments to measure the reader's knowledge.

New to the third edition is:

Updated information on the Information Processing Model to reflect newer terminology and understandings about memory systems

Updated and exciting new research about language acquisition and how the brain learns to read

An expanded chapter on thinking skills including the recently revised version of Bloom's Taxonomy

More examples of how emotions influence learning and memory

New Practitioner's Corners

An updated resource section that includes additional books and Internet sites

More primary sources for those who wish to review the actual research studies

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 328
 Edition: Third Edition
 Publisher: Corwin Press
Published: 15 Feb 2006
ISBN 10: 1412936616
ISBN 13: 9781412936613

Media Reviews
When it comes to brain research, David Sousa is first among peers. His straightforward explanation of the intricacies of the brain, based on solid research, turns theory into practice and allows educators to immediately operationalize concepts into classroom practice. -- Jim Grant, International Educator, Author, Keynote Speaker
How the Brain Learns is an excellent text for educators who are looking to take the next step beyond the confines of the traditional model of direct instruction and who wish to ground their professional development in research about the brain. The chapter on 'The Brain and the Arts' in particular is superb. -- Geoffrey Caine, Executive Director
David Sousa will open your mind to the latest brain research that can be applied to classroom practice. This book belongs in the hands of every teacher for practical applications of cutting-edge findings that help us understand how the brain learns best. Sousa is a pioneer in the field of brain-compatible learning, and his ability to synthesize the research is even better in this latest edition of How the Brain Learns. -- Marilee Sprenger, Professional Development Consultant
A wonderful and thorough compendium of how our brain learns. Packed with both scientific and practical information. -- Eric Jensen, Speaker, Author, Trainer and Consultant
Author Bio
David A. Sousa, EdD, is an international consultant in educational neuroscience and author of more than a dozen books that translate brain research into strategies for improving learning. He has presented to more than 200,000 educators across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. He has taught high school chemistry and served in administrative positions, including superintendent of schools. He was an adjunct professor of education at Seton Hall University and a visiting lecturer at Rutgers University. Dr. Sousa has edited science books and published dozens of articles in leading journals. His books have been published in French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Korean, and several other languages. He is past president of the National Staff Development Council (now Learning Forward) and has received honorary degrees and awards for his commitment to research, professional development, and science education. He has appeared on NBC's Today Show and National Public Radio to discuss his work with schools using brain research.