The Brain at School: Educational Neuroscience in the Classroom by John Geake
Professor Martin Westwell, Director, Flinders Centre for Science Education in the 21st Century, Flinders University, Australia
Within education there is a growing interest in neuroscience research and what it can teach us. This book focuses on what neuroscience means for education professionals - in key areas such as learning, memory, intelligence and motivation - and addresses questions such as:
- How does the brain enable us to learn?
- Why do some children have learning difficulties, such as ADHD or dyslexia?
- How can actual scientific research be applied to pedagogy and curriculum design
This friendly book is jargon-free and no prior scientific knowledge is assumed of the reader. It is thought-provoking reading for practising teachers across all age ranges, trainee teachers, parents, head teachers, educational policymakers, academics and educational psychologists.