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AT LAST! Alistair Smith's latest book
is the product of three years research. If you want
to know more about the brain and learning, this is the
book you need. With separate sections on the development
cycle of the learning brain from conception to old age,
the book sets out to separate fact from fallacy, findings
from fads. Clear guidance is given as to what helps
and what hinders learning. Highly readable, illustrated
throughout and well researched, the book will appeal
to parents, educators and policy-makers. The Brain's
Behind It promises to become the definitive book on
the brain and learning.
Back cover
If you want to know more about the brain
and learning, this is the book you need. In what promises
to become the bible of the brain-based learning movement,
Alistair Smith guides the reader through the development
cycle of the brain and then describes what helps and
hinders learning. A fascinating, highly topical and
well researched book that answers your questions and
gives you guidance.
- How do I help my child improve at
maths?
- What is the best time for my child
to begin formal learning?
- Can I control my own fears? If so,
how?
- What factors in a motherıs lifestyle
will influence her babyıs learning?
- What is the best time to learn any
language?
- Why will the children in my class
not sit still?
- Can you teach intelligence?
- How does sleep improve all-round
memory and recall?
- What happens to my brain as I age?
- How can I recognise a learner under
stress? What can I do about it?
- What should I know about differences
in the left and right sides of my brain?
- Should we teach boys and girls separately?
- What is a memory? Does it exist somewhere
in the brain?
- What does brain science tell us about
selection by ability?
The Brainıs Behind It identifies
fallacies, fads and facts about the brain and learning
and gives recommendations for parents, educators and
policy-makers.
About the author
Alistair Smith has been described as the UK's leading
trainer in modern learning methods. His company, ALITE
Ltd, specialises in researching and promoting innovative
approaches to learning. He is the author of a number
of books on aspects of learning and is a highly acclaimed
motivational speaker. |
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