| The Learning Brain Contributor(s): Blakemore, Sarah-Jayne (Author) |
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ISBN: 1405124016 ISBN-13: 9781405124010 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $46.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2005 Annotation: Forced learning, or "hot-housing," of infants has become increasingly popular in recent years - but does it work? The plasticity of the adolescent and adult brain is becoming gradually acknowledged by brain scientists. What does this say about lifelong learning? In this groundbreaking book, two scientists take stock of what is now known about how and when the brain learns, and consider the implications of this knowledge for educational policy and practice. Blakemore and Frith break new ground by drawing out the relevance of brain research to education. After reviewing brain development and learning from infancy, through school years to adolescence and adulthood, they explore how the brain can change and learn at any age. They consider naturally learned skills, such as emotional and social competence, and formally taught skills, such as reading, writing and arithmetic. They also take a look at the potential of new ways to improve learning, including physical and mental exercise, sleep and diet. An important part of the book deals with brain research on learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, attention deficit and autism, and how this research can inform remedial education. This landmark book will be of interest to students of psychology and education, teachers, psychologists, educational policy-makers, and parents. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Neuropsychology - Psychology | Cognitive Psychology & Cognition |
| Dewey: 153.15 |
| LCCN: 2004024910 |
| Physical Information: 0.49" H x 6.1" W x 9.02" (0.73 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this groundbreaking book, two leading authorities in the field review what we really know about how and when the brain learns, and consider the implications of this knowledge for educational policy and practice.
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