Introduction to Brain-Compatible Learning

By Eric Jensen

Book Overview

"As an introduction to brain-compatible learning, this book highlights some important findings of recent brain research in an easy-to-read manner."
--Andrea F. Rosenblatt, Associate Professor, Barry University

Harness the transformative power of brain-based learning

Thoroughly updated and revised, this best-selling book by brain expert Eric Jensen explores the key features of brain-based teaching and the most recent research on how the brain learns. Educators will learn about the parts of the brain, what constitutes solid brain research, the differences between boys′ and girls′ brains, and what types of activities can build retention.

The author presents a reader-friendly text with clear, understandable artwork to reinforce the concepts of brain-based learning. Also included are brain-compatible activities to enhance readers′ retention, a complete brain glossary, and a section on the importance of action research.

This easy-to-read book is ideal for educators new to the concepts of brain-compatible learning and is organized into three simple, practical units, covering:

Background information to provide educators with a solid foundation in brain researchSeven principles of teaching based on essential brain conceptsNext steps to put the research and principles into practice

For both novice and veteran educators, this must-have guide provides an opportunity to make a positive, significant, and lasting difference in the way all students learn

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412954185
• ISBN13: 9781412954181
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Corwin Publishers
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.2" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

Brain-Compatible Learning

I just finished reading Eric Jensen's "Introduction to Brain-Compatible Learning." It is such a easy read and couldn't put it down for a moment. I am a fourth grade teacher and I wished that I had read this as an undergraduate. I feel that every teacher or those pursuing education as a career should read this book.

A readable introduction

Eric Jensen has been teaching and writing in the area of brain compatible learning for some time now. He has a series of books that go into great detail concerning the implications of brain reseach for educators. This small volume is an appetizer of what is to come. The book presents a quick review of brain research and the anatomy of the brain. Then Jensen develops 12 principles to apply to educators. Jensen refers this as the new paradigm of education. Some of what he writes is not new, but finally can be proved scientifically. The book is what it is a good introduction to the implications for educators of what brain research has been doing. As Jensen notes, much of brain research is very esoteric and not practical for educators. The book skims over ideas that are dealt with in greater detail in other books and Jensen's workshops. However, this book serves to be a good starting place for educators who sense that something is missing in the methodologies that exist today.

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