How the Brain Learns to Read (Paperback)

by David A. Sousa (Editor) "This chapter addresses several basic questions about how the human brain learns spoken language..." (more)
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Review
"How the Brain Learns to Read makes the important connections between reading and brain research accessible for teachers and parents. It is definitely a book that I will recommend to teachers and my undergraduate and graduate students." (Diane Barone, Professor of Literary Studies )

"How the Brain Learns to Read is a comprehensive, teacher-friendly book. Sousa not only clarifies the complex act of reading, he provides practical 'use-tomorrow' strategies and guidelines for designing a successful reading program. This book makes a significant contribution to the field. I highly recommend it." (Pat Wolfe )

"Sousa has hit a home run with How the Brain Learns to Read, giving us a specific application of brain research that takes us from generalizing about how the brain learns to read. " (Robin Fogarty, Educational Consultant )

Product Description
Arm yourself with the most current neuroscientific information available on reading and effective learning and start your students down a lifelong path as successful readers.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Corwin Press; 1 edition (July 20, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1412906016
• ISBN-13: 978-1412906012
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #141,550 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Info on Brain Development, May 12, 2007

By	Barbara Mckenna (Williamsburg, VA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am a staff developer for teachers and parents regarding children from pre-birth to 99. The information that Sousa delivers in this text is invaluable. It helps us to understand in layman's terms, exactly what is involved in the brain and learning to read. Sousa is a topnotch author writing in a way that is so user friendly for parents, teachers, caretakers, administration....

I use his books like bibles when I instruct. Thank you Dr. Sousa for your wonderful gifts ....

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chris Cannon, Author of "Diagnosing the Destruction of Young Men", October 31, 2007

By	Chris Cannon (Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

How The Brain Learns, is an exceptional resource for understanding the most effective ways to grasp information. This should be required reading for anyone in the educational field. It's helped to remove the barrier that stands in the way of average teachers becoming great and trouble students being seen as gifted. As the founder of www.Fighting4Youth.com, I've addressed these types of issues several times among students and teachers. However, it wasn't until I received this eye opening information from Dr. Sousa, that allowed me to truly be effectively in my quest to meeting these needs.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous information, December 7, 2008

By	C. Guerra - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Rather than lumping everyone into one box, this enlightens us to understand how the brain is so different in each individual impacting their ability to read, and learn in the process.