Enriching the Brain
How to Maximize Every Learner's Potential
Eric Jensen(Author)
Jossey-Bass (Publisher)
Published on 1. August 2006
Book
Hardback
352 pages
978-0-7879-7547-0 (ISBN)
Description
Eric Jensen-a leading expert in the translation of brain research into education, argues in Enriching the Brain that we greatly underestimate students' achievement capacity. Drawing from a wide range of neuroscience research as well as related studies, Jensen reveals that the human brain is far more dynamic and malleable than we earlier believed. He offers us a powerful new understanding of how the brain can be "enriched," across the board to maximize learning, memory, behavior and overall function. The bottom line is we have far more to do with how our children's brains turn out than we previously thought. Enriching the Brain shows that lasting brain enrichment doesn't occur randomly through routine or ordinary learning. It requires a specific, and persistent experiences that amount to a "formula" for maximizing brain potential. Parents, teachers and policy-makers would do well to memorize this formula. In fact, the lifelong potential of all school age kids depends on whether or not we use it. Offering an inspiring and innovative set of practices for promoting enrichment in the home, the school, and the classroom, this book is a clarion call.
All of us, from teachers to parents to policymakers must take their role as 'brain shapers' much more seriously and this book gives the tools with which to do it.
All of us, from teachers to parents to policymakers must take their role as 'brain shapers' much more seriously and this book gives the tools with which to do it.
Reviews / Votes
"Well written and backed by solid scholarship, this is an essential purchase for any academic library serving education students and professionals, as well as for public libraries serving parents of school-aged children." (Library Journal, July 2006)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 162 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
552 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7879-7547-0 (9780787975470)
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Book
02/2008
1st Edition
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Person
Eric Jensen is an internationally recognized educator known for his translation of neuroscience into practical classroom applications. A former teacher, he is the author of over twenty books, including the widely acclaimed Teaching with the Brain in Mind. He is a longtime member of the Society for Neuroscience and the New York Academy of Sciences. Jensen is currently a staff developer and is completing his Ph.D. in psychology.
Content
Figures and Exhibits. Preface. 1 The Fixed-Brain Myth. 2 Rethinking Intelligence. 3 The Science Behind Enrichment. 4 The Malleable Brain. 5 Brains at Risk. 6 Exploring Exceptional Brains. 7 Enrichment as Educational Policy. 8 School and Classroom Solutions. 9 Early Childhood Enrichment. 10 Enriching the Future. Notes. Index. The Author.