The learning brain: lessons for education
Blakemore, Sarah-Jayne
The learning brain: lessons for education - Oxford Blackwell 2005
Monograph vi, 216p. : ill. ; 23cm.
<p>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 acknowledged by brain scientists. What does this say about lifelong learning? In this groundbreaking book, two scientistst take stock of what is now known about how and when the brain learns, and consider its implications for educational ploicy and practice.</p><p>This landmark book will be of interest to students of psychology and education, teachers, psychologists, educational policy makers, and parents.</p>
9781405124010
LB 1051 BLA
The learning brain: lessons for education - Oxford Blackwell 2005
Monograph vi, 216p. : ill. ; 23cm.
<p>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 acknowledged by brain scientists. What does this say about lifelong learning? In this groundbreaking book, two scientistst take stock of what is now known about how and when the brain learns, and consider its implications for educational ploicy and practice.</p><p>This landmark book will be of interest to students of psychology and education, teachers, psychologists, educational policy makers, and parents.</p>
9781405124010
LB 1051 BLA