The Adolescent Brain by Robert A Sylwester
Easy-to-understand theories and nontechnical language help educators and parents understand how the teenage brain thinks, feels, learns, and changes on its journey to adulthood.
"Written in a reader-friendly manner, the book thoughtfully examines the transition period from childhood to adulthood and combines scholarship from psychology, education, and neuroscienceLoved the graphics!"
-- Sheryl Feinstein, Associate Professor
"The personal stories provide a ′front line′ credibility and contribute to the clear flow of the book. Readers will leave this book with a sense of calmness about living or working with adolescents." -- Bob Patterson, Training Manager
"Sylwester does a nice job of tying in the concepts he introduces with the moral and ethical growth of the adolescent." -- Lisa Edwards, Teacher
"Makes an outstanding contribution to the field. Clear, concise, and flows easily from one cleverly titled chapter to the next. Sylwester uses metaphors beautifully, making the information much more accessible to the lay reader. Excellent advice on dealing with young people. I wish I had this book when my own children were adolescents!" -- Patricia Wolfe, International Education Consultant
"Throughout the book, Sylwester emphasizes the importance of caring adults listening and reflecting through dialogue with these brainy teens." -- Brain Compatible Learning Newsletter, Issue 1
-- Sheryl Feinstein, Associate Professor
"The personal stories provide a ′front line′ credibility and contribute to the clear flow of the book. Readers will leave this book with a sense of calmness about living or working with adolescents." -- Bob Patterson, Training Manager
"Sylwester does a nice job of tying in the concepts he introduces with the moral and ethical growth of the adolescent." -- Lisa Edwards, Teacher
"Makes an outstanding contribution to the field. Clear, concise, and flows easily from one cleverly titled chapter to the next. Sylwester uses metaphors beautifully, making the information much more accessible to the lay reader. Excellent advice on dealing with young people. I wish I had this book when my own children were adolescents!" -- Patricia Wolfe, International Education Consultant
"Throughout the book, Sylwester emphasizes the importance of caring adults listening and reflecting through dialogue with these brainy teens." -- Brain Compatible Learning Newsletter, Issue 1
Robert Sylwester is an Emeritus Professor of Education at the University of Oregon who focuses on the educational implications of new developments in science and technology. He has written 20 books and curricular programs and 200+ journal articles. His most recent books are The Adolescent Brain: Reaching for Autonomy (2007, Corwin Press) and How to Explain a Brain: An Educator’s Handbook of Brain Terms and Cognitive Processes (2005, Corwin Press). He received two Distinguished Achievement Awards from The Education Press Association of America for his syntheses of cognitive science research, published in Educational Leadership. He has made 1600+ conference and staff development presentations on educationally significant developments in brain/stress theory and research. Sylwester wrote a monthly column for the Internet journal, Brain Connection, throughout its 2000-2009 existence, and is now a regular contributor to the Information Age Education Newsletter (http://i-a-e.org/).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781412926119 |
| ISBN 10 | 1412926114 |
| Title | The Adolescent Brain |
| Author | Robert A Sylwester |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc |
| Year published | 2007-03-06 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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