HOW THE BRAIN LEARNS

"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." -- Provided by publisher HOW THE BRAIN LEARNS - FRONT COVER 1 DEDICATION 3 HOW THE BRAIN LEARNS 4 COPYRIGHT 5 CONTENTS 6 LIST OF PRACTITIONER’S CORNERS 12 PREFACE 14 ABOUT THE AUTHOR 16 INTRODUCTION 18 CHAPTER 1 - BASIC BRAIN FACTS 30 CHAPTER 2 - HOW THE BRAIN PROCESSES INFORMATION 54 CHAPTER 3 - MEMORY, RETENTION, AND LEARNING 88 CHAPTER 4 - THE POWER OF TRANSFER 140 CHAPTER 5 - BRAIN ORGANIZATION AND LEARNING 172 CHAPTER 6 - LEARNING TO READ AND LEARNING MATHEMATICS 198 CHAPTER 7 - THE BRAIN AND THE ARTS 224 CHAPTER 8 - THINKING SKILLS AND LEARNING 256 CHAPTER 9 - PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER 284 RESOURCES 302 GLOSSARY 306 REFERENCES 310 INDEX 326 This book shows educators how to deliver game-changing and brain-changing results for students. In this edition, the author translates new insights and evolving research into concrete actions and strategies for the classroom