This comprehensive reader presents an accessible overview ofrecent brain research and contains valuable insights into howstudents learn and how we should teach them. It includesarticles from the top thinkers in both the brain science and K-12education fields, such as Joseph LeDoux, Howard Gardner, SallyShaywitz, and John Bransford. This rich and varied volume offersmyriad perspectives on the brain, mind, and education, and featurestwenty-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
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"This is a solid introduction to the subject for a general reader" (BookNews, 02/18/08)
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