How the brain learns / David A. Sousa.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sousa, David A.

Contributor:

James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Learning, Psychology of.

Learning--Physiological aspects.

Learning.

Brain.

Physical Description:

xiii, 321 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press, [2011]

Summary:

Sousa, an educational neuroscience consultant, integrates research from neuroscience, education, and psychology to help educators and parents improve student learning by understanding the way the brain learns. After introducing the basics of brain anatomy and function, he explains information processing (updated in this edition), memory, retention, and learning, brain organization, and learning to speak and read. Also discussed are how the arts contribute to the growth of neural networks and enhance learning. This edition has new research on memory systems, updated research on technology, revised sections on hemispheric specialization, an expanded resources section, new and updated references, and an expanded index. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Contents:

Basic brain facts

How the brain processes information

Memory, retention, and learning

The power of transfer

Brain organization and learning

The brain and the arts

Thinking skills and learning

Putting it all together.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

ISBN:

1412997976

9781412997973

OCLC:

729225452

Publisher Number:

99945109062