Brain-Based Learning: The New Science of Teaching and Training, Revised Edition (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

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"This book is filled with classroom implications and instructional suggestions based on research. Classroom teachers, school administrators, professional development trainers, college/university faculty, and parents will all benefit from this information." -- Andrea Rosenblatt, Associate Professor 20071213 "I have used the information from this book in many of my training sessions. The 'What This Means to You' sections translate technical information into everyday language for the reader. This is truly a book that has made-and will continue to make-a contribution to the field." -- Steve Hutton, Area Coordinator 20071213 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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“This book is filled with classroom implications and instructional suggestions based on research. Classroom teachers, school administrators, professional development trainers, college/university faculty, and parents will all benefit from this information.” (Andrea Rosenblatt, Associate Professor )

“I have used the information from this book in many of my training sessions. The ‘What This Means to You’ sections translate technical information into everyday language for the reader. This is truly a book that has made-and will continue to make-a contribution to the field.” (Steve Hutton, Area Coordinator ) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 402 pages
• Publisher: Corwin Press; Revised edition (March 3, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890460052
• ISBN-13: 978-1890460051
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #494,810 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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54 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The sine qua non of brain-based learning, March 2, 2001

By	George Zee (www.frzee.org, Hong Kong) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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 The outdated Triune Brain Theory is no longer mentioned.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.)

44 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well-Researched, easy to read, practical, May 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Brain-Based Learning (Paperback)

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!

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It Rises above the "Fluff" Books, May 17, 2004

By A Customer

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.