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The Best of Corwin: Educational Neuroscience

Edited by:

David A. Sousa - International Educational Consultant

Series:
The Best of Corwin

Courses:
Introduction to Educational Psychology

September 2011 | 200 pages | Corwin

Learn about the brain from some fine minds in education

The Best of Corwin series showcases key chapters from critically acclaimed Corwin publications for a powerful compilation of perspectives on important education issues and topics. Featuring the works of recognized pioneers in the nascent field of educational neuroscience, this cutting-edge collection show show to apply current brain research to teaching and learning. The book is divided into three parts: The Developing Brain, The Brain in School, and Instructional Strategies for Every Brain. Chapter topics include:

Brain structures and development from birth through adolescence
What causes the brain to pay attention and remember
How the brain learns to read and calculate
Differences between the male and female brain
The social and academic needs of students with learning difficulties
Strategies for keeping students' brains engaged, focused, and energized

Teachers are brain-changers, and knowing more about how the brain learns can only make you more successful at reaching and engaging young minds.

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David A. Sousa

Preface

David A. Sousa

Introduction

About the Editor

About the Contributors

Part I. The Developing Brain

David A. Sousa

1. The Physiology of the Brain

Robert Sylwester

2. The Child's Brain

Sheryl G. Feinstein

3. The Adolescent's Brain

Part II. The Brain in School

Pamela Nevills

4. The Literate Brain

David A. Sousa

5. The Numerate Brain

Abigail Norfleet James

6. The Male and the Female Brain

Eric Jensen

7. The Special Needs Brain

Part III. Instructional Strategies for Every Brain

Michael A. Scaddan

8. Calming the Brain

Marcia L. Tate

9. Engaging the Brain

Marcia L. Tate

10. Focusing the Brain

Eric Jensen

11. Energizing the Brain

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Key features

Features the work of some of the leading figures in the field of brain compatible teaching and learning, including David A. Sousa, Robert Sylwester, Pamela Nevills, Eric Jensen, and Marcia Tate.
Explores a full range of critical issues related to educational neuroscience, including the development of the brain throughout childhood and adolescence; issues of literacy and numeracy as they relate to cognition; differences between the male and female brain; and the effective use of instructional strategies to engage all learners

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