Full Description
Deliver game-changing—and brain-changing—results for your students
Research on the brain continues to evolve, providing fresh insights educators can use to guide students toward success. In the sixth edition of this international bestseller, world-renowned educational neuroscience consultant David Sousa once again translates that research into concrete actions and strategies for the classroom.
Featuring important updates and brand-new findings, the latest edition includes:
A new section on the expansion of SEL to SECL, integrating the cognitive component of social-emotional learning
Additional research on mindsets—including cautions
Effective, brain-compatible ways to safely use social media and online learning
New information on the importance of student engagement, especially through academic teams
Connections between Bloom's Taxonomy and current instructional strategies, such as teaming and project/maker learning
Whether you're already a fan of brain-compatible learning or just getting started on this exciting approach to teaching and learning, How the Brain Learns will set your neurons firing—and give you the tools you need to help students succeed.
Contents
Chapter 1: Basic Brain Facts
Chapter 2: How the Brain Processes Information
Chapter 3: Memory, Retention, and Learning
Chapter 4: The Power of Transfer
Chapter 5: Brain Organization and Learning
Chapter 6: Learning to Read and Learning Mathematics
Chapter 7: The Brain and the Arts
Chapter 8: Thinking Skills and Learning
Chapter 9: Putting It All Together
References
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