How the Brain Learns / Edition 4 available in Paperback
- ISBN-10:
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- ISBN-13:
- 9781412997973
- Pub. Date:
- 08/08/2011
- Publisher:
- SAGE Publications
- ISBN-10:
- 1412997976
- ISBN-13:
- 9781412997973
- Pub. Date:
- 08/08/2011
- Publisher:
- SAGE Publications
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Overview
• New information on memory systems, especially working memory capacity
• Updated research on how the explosion of technology is affecting the brain
• Current findings on brain organization and hemispheric specialization
• New evidence on how learning the arts enhances cognitive processing and creativity
• An expanded resources section
• More than 150 new or updated references
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781412997973 |
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Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
Publication date: | 08/08/2011 |
Edition description: | Fourth Edition |
Pages: | 336 |
Product dimensions: | 8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.70(d) |
About the Author
Dr. Sousa has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts, a master of arts in teaching degree in science from Harvard University, and a doctorate from Rutgers University. His teaching experience covers all levels. He has taught senior high school science and served as a K–12 director of science, supervisor of instruction, and district superintendent in New Jersey schools. He was an adjunct professor of education at Seton Hall University for ten years and a visiting lecturer at Rutgers University.
Prior to his career in New Jersey, Dr. Sousa taught at the American School of Paris (France) and served for five years as a foreign service officer and science advisor at the US diplomatic missions in Geneva (Switzerland) and Vienna (Austria).
Dr. Sousa has edited science books and published dozens of articles in leading journals on professional development, science education, and educational research. His most popular books for educators include How the Brain Learns, now in its sixth edition; How the Special Needs Brain Learns, second edition; How the Gifted Brain Learns; How the Brain Learns to Read, second edition; How the Brain Influences Behavior; How the ELL Brain Learns; Differentiation and the Brain, second edition (with Carol Tomlinson); and How the Brain Learns Mathematics, second edition, which was selected by the Independent Book Publishers Association as one of the best professional development books. The Leadership Brain suggests ways for educators to lead today’s schools more effectively. Dr. Sousa’s books have been published in French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Korean, Russian, and several other languages. His book Brainwork: The Neuroscience Behind How We Lead Others is written for business and organizational leaders.
Dr. Sousa is past president of the National Staff Development Council (now called Learning Forward). He has received numerous awards from professional associations, school districts, and educational foundations for his commitment to research, staff development, and science education. He received the Distinguished Alumni Award and an honorary doctorate from Bridgewater State University and an honorary doctorate in humane letters from Gratz College in Philadelphia.
Dr. Sousa has been interviewed on the NBC Today show, by other television programs, and by National Public Radio about his work with schools using brain research. He makes his home in south Florida.
Table of Contents
List of Practitioner's Corners xi
Preface xiii
About the Author xv
Introduction 1
Looking Inside the Brain 1
Types of Brain Imaging 1
Implications for Teaching 4
Some Important Findings 4
Why This Book Can Help Improve Teaching and Learning 5
Chapter Contents 6
Who Should Use This Book? 7
Try It Yourself-Do Action Research 8
What's Coming Up? 9
Chapter 1 Basic Brain Facts 13
Some Exterior Parts of the Brain 14
Lobes of the Brain 14
Motor Cortex and Somatosensory Cortex 15
Some Interior Parts of the Brain 15
Brain Stem 15
The Limbic System 16
Cerebrum 17
Cerebellum 17
Brain Cells 18
Brain Fuel 21
Neuron Development in Children 22
Windows of Opportunity 22
The Brain as a Novelty Seeker 27
Environmental Factors That Enhance Novelty 27
What's Coming Up? 30
Chapter 2 How the Brain Processes Information 37
The Information Processing Model 37
Origins of the Model 38
Usefulness of the Model 38
Limitations of the Model 39
Inadequacy of the Computer Model 39
The Senses 40
Sensory Register 40
Short-Term Memory 41
Immediate Memory 41
Working Memory 43
Implications for Teaching 45
Criteria for Long-Term Storage 46
Relationship of Sense to Meaning 46
Meaning Is More Significant 47
Implications for Teaching 47
Long-Term Storage 48
Long-Term Memory and Long-Term Storage 49
The Cognitive Belief System 49
Self-Concept 50
Accepting or Rejecting New Learning 51
Implications for Teaching 51
Variations in Processing With Age 52
Learning Profiles (Styles) 52
What's Coming Up? 52
Chapter 3 Memory, Retention, and Learning 71
How Memory Forms 72
The Temporary Stimulus 72
Forming the Memory 72
Stages and Types of Memory 73
Stages of Memory 74
Types of Memory 74
Emotional Memory 76
Learning and Retention 78
Factors Affecting Retention of Learning 79
Rehearsal 79
Retention During a Learning Episode 81
Implications for Teaching 82
Learning Motor Skills 86
Brain Activity During Motor Skill Acquisition 87
Does Practice Make Perfect? 88
Daily Biological Rhythms Affect Teaching and Learning 91
Circadian Rhythm 91
The Importance of Sleep in Learning and Memory 92
Intelligence and Retrieval 94
Intelligence 94
Retrieval 96
Chunking 98
Forgetting 101
What's Coming Up? 104
Chapter 4 The Power of Transfer 123
What Is Transfer? 123
Transfer During Learning 124
Types of Transfer 124
Transfer of Learning 126
Teaching for Transfer 127
Factors Affecting Transfer 128
Teaching Methods 132
Transfer and Constructivism 134
English Language Learners (ELLs) and Transfer 135
Technology and Transfer 136
Additional Thoughts About Transfer 136
What's Coming Up 137
Chapter 5 Brain Organization and Learning 155
Brain Lateralization 155
Left and Right Hemisphere Processing (Laterality) 156
What Causes Specialization? 158
Specialization Does Not Mean Exclusivity 158
The Gender Connection 159
Schools and Brain Organization 163
Spoken Language Specialization 165
Learning Spoken Language 166
Learning a Second Language 168
What's Coming Up? 169
Chapter 6 Learning to Read and Learning Mathematics 181
Learning to Read 181
Is Reading a Natural Ability? 181
Neural Systems Involved in Reading 182
Skills Involved in Reading 182
Phases of Learning to Read 184
Problems in Learning to Read 185
Implications for Teaching Reading 189
Learning Mathematics 189
Number Sense 189
Teaching Brain-Friendly Mathematics 192
Difficulties in Learning Mathematics 196
Environmental Factors 196
Neurological Factors 198
Mathematics for English Language Learners (ELLs) 199
What's Coming Up? 200
Chapter 7 The Brain and the Arts 207
The Arts Are Basic to the Human Experience 208
Why Teach the Arts? 208
The Arts and the Young Brain 209
The Arts Develop Cognitive Growth 209
The Arts and Creativity 211
The Sciences Need the Arts 212
Impact of the Arts on Student Learning and Behavior 213
Arts Education and Arts Integration 213
Other Areas of Impact 215
Music 217
Is Music Inborn? 217
Effects of Listening to Music Versus Creating Instrumental Music 217
How the Brain Listens to Music 218
The Benefits of Listening to Music 219
Creating Music 220
Benefits of Creating Music 221
Creating Music Benefits Memory 221
Does Creating Music Affect Ability in Other Subjects? 221
The Visual Arts 223
Imagery 223
Research on Visual Arts and Learning 224
Movement 225
Movement and the Brain 225
Implications for Schools 226
What's Coming Up? 228
Chapter 8 Thinking Skills and Learning 239
Characteristics of Human Thinking 239
Types of Thinking 240
Thinking as a Representational System 240
Thinking and Emotion 240
It Is OK to Make Mistakes-They Enhance Learning 241
Technology May Be Affecting How Students Think 241
The Dimensions of Human Thinking 242
Designing Models 242
Are We Teaching Thinking Skills? 243
Modeling Thinking Skills in the Classroom 243
The Importance of Academic Rigor and Engagement 244
Models of Learning 245
Curriculum Changes to Accommodate Higher-Order Thinking 248
Achieving Rigor Through Academic Teaming 250
Research Support for Student Academic Teaming 251
Academic Teaming and Cultural Diversity 253
Teaming Also Benefits Teachers 253
Academic Teaming Results in Schools 253
What's Coming Up? 254
Chapter 9 Putting it all Together 267
Students Should Know How Their Brains Learn 267
Student Agency for Engagement 268
Supporting Social-Emotional Learning 270
Research on SEL Learning 270
Positive Emotional Classroom Climate 271
Daily Planning 271
General Guidelines 271
Daily Lesson Design 272
Questions to Ask During Lesson Planning 274
Unit Planning 274
Teacher's Work Sample 274
Maintaining Skills for the Future 277
The Building Principal's Role 277
Types of Support Systems 277
Conclusion 278
Resources 285
Glossary 289
References 293
Index 309