The Best of Corwin: Educational Neuroscience

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 shows how 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.