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| | Description | The author presents research on how the brain processes information and offers practical methods to infuse your teaching and training with a renewed sense of purpose. | |
| | Product Details | | Author: | Eric P. Jensen | | Paperback: | 402 pages | | Publisher: | Corwin Press | | Publication Date: | March 03, 2000 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 1890460052 | | Package Length: | 9.9 inches | | Package Width: | 6.8 inches | | Package Height: | 0.8 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 22 reviews |
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62 of 68 found the following review helpful:
 The sine qua non of brain-based learning Mar 02, 2001
By George Zee
Just in four years, you already have a much revised new edition! That reflects the pace of the explosion of brain research studies. The outdated Triune Brain Theory is no longer mentioned. We have: new insights on the dynamic interplay of both nature and nurture; stages of learning that responds to the crucial question of "When has a student learned something?"... For the serious student of neuroscience applied to learning, this is one of the best books. It contains so much interesting, useful and up-to-date information. Just look through the detailed Table of Contents. Rewards, motivation, creativity, meaning-making, discipline... are all seen in a new perspective. It gives a biological basis to respecting individual differences and learning styles. This new edition, with additional drawings, illustrations, outlines, tips and boxes of key ideas, makes the book attractive and easier to read. The author is gifted in integrating a lot of research studies and making them relevant and palatable. He has done a great service to all educators and learners. (The first edition is still worth keeping. It contains useful book recommendations for follow-up and other valid materials that have been left out in the revised edition.)
27 of 29 found the following review helpful:
It Rises above the "Fluff" Books May 17, 2004
The first thing that struck me was that it was easy to read. The print was readable and the illustrations were helpful. I did also find some grammatical errors as an earlier review said. But mostly it was very specific and practical. The chapters most helpful were on "emotional states" and music. It's hard to find a book on this subject that's across the board, dealing with many different issues and this one addresses nearly every brain-related research issue from nutrition to memory. As a scientist who also works with high school students, I found his translation of brain research into the classroom to be thoughtful, if not enthusiastic. It's a tough subject to translate, but I did get more than I thought I would out of the book. Mostly it helped me get past the hype and get into the real practical meat of the material. The book's far from perfect, but it's the best I've seen so far on this topic.
41 of 47 found the following review helpful:
 Multilevel marketing meets education Jan 03, 2007
By H. Robles
I had to purchase this book for a community college class I'm taking. As a "textbook," it has been a complete disappointment. The "science" is sketchy, the research is shoddy, and the huge holes in logic are brushed over with explanations like "you can't prove nearly anything empirically in education" (straight from page 8!). Some of the concepts presented are interesting, but since Mr. Jensen (no, he doesn't hold a doctorate) provides almost no citations for his claims, there is no way to check his assertions or determine where the theories come from. The book reads like a multilevel marketing sales pitch. In fact, you are encouraged to share it with your friends and colleagues and are directed to a website where you could empty your bank account getting "certified" in Mr. Jensen's unique, "empirically unproven" techniques.
47 of 55 found the following review helpful:
Well-Researched, easy to read, practical May 12, 1999
Mr. Jensen has saved me and other teachers the time of gathering together the latest information about the brain, learning and so much more! He has made all this scholarly research accessible and fun to read. I wish the deadwood at my school would at least read this book but I hope they would also use the great ideas in it, too, for the students' sake!
17 of 18 found the following review helpful:
A book that really helps teachers and students; it works! Jul 22, 2005
By R. Fitzgerald
"educator"
Reviewer: Retired superintendent
My regional high school staff has used Eric Jensen's suggestions for brain-friendly teaching for years with GREAT results. Hundreds of students who needed more attention to the way they learned best blossomed, became proficient learners (most important), increased their scores on high stakes tests, and graduated to success in college and the world of work. Eric's brain-friendly suggestions are no "fad"; they are one of the best paths to improving student learning in K-12 and even adult programs. I strongly recommend this and Eric's other books to all teachers.
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