Different Brains, Different Learners: How to Reach the Hard to Reach (Paperback)

by Eric Jensen (Author) "1 There is considerable comorbidity (overlap) in these disorders..." (more)
Key Phrases: difficulty following oral directions, inappropriate emotional outbursts, hyperactive student, Attention-Deficit Disorder, Oppositional Disorder, Get All the Help You Can (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
“The author truly understands what educators need to know to provide the opportunities for success that every child needs.” (Gerard Dery, Principal )

“This is the book that teachers would keep on the shelf by their desk for quick reference, ideas, inspiration, and hope.” (Mary Beth Cary, Teacher )

“This is clearly a book that all educators should have and use as a resource for students and parents.” (Debra Paradowski, Administrator ) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Description
Nearly 40% of all students have some kind of learning impairment, yet many go undetected. Finally, a practical comprehensive guide has been written that links the latest brain research with teaching strategies to reach you most frustrating, hard-to-reach learners.

This brilliant new book with color illustrations is packed with powerful tools, techniques, and strategies that can actually help students improve brain function without resorting to Ritalin or other medical interventions.

Jensen presents a succinct overview of the key factors that prevent students from achieving as well as a concise outline for identifying the symptoms and causes of prevalent impairments. Most importantly, you will learn what to do once you've identified the disorder. Arm yourself with powerful knowledge for solving difficult learning problems; and discover specific how-to strategies for turning a borderline student into a confident achiever. Get started immediately with a step-by-step action plan.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 173 pages
• Publisher: Corwin Press; 1 edition (October 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890460087
• ISBN-13: 978-1890460082
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #118,005 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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41 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for all teachers, September 10, 2001

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

Eric Jensen knows the needs of busy teachers and has the gift in helping them to utilize up-to-date knowledge in brain studies. Here it is applied to identifying 10 types of different learners: 1. impulsive ones with ADD, 2. resigned with learned helplessness, 3. challenged reader with dyslexia, 4. argumentative with oppositional disorder, 5. frustrated with learning delayed, 6. hyperactive, 7. with auditory-processing deficits, 8. out of control, 9. the demotivated with chronic threat and distress, and 10. depressed and troubled.

You are given a pre-test and a post-test of 10 unique students to see if you can identify the patterns of symptoms rather than isolated behaviors. There are many color-prints of corresponding brain-images and graphic charts that facilitate learning. Brief summaries of treatment methods, supplementary resources on books, websites and organizations are given on each type. All teachers should acquire such general background knowledge so that the unqiue needs and gifts of students can be respected.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Lacking, January 21, 2003

By A Customer

This book lacks the depth it seems to promise. Some of the illustrations are lacking. There is not enough meat to help anyone with special needs learners. I would suggest you look elsewhere. I was greatly disappointed since the majority of work by Jensen is wonderful.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Different Brains, Different Learners, August 27, 2005

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

A great book for teachers as well as parents. It helps to understand what is or may be happening in the brain. I like the recommendations given on ways we can help alleviate stressful events under given conditions.