We′re Born to Learn: Using the Brain′s Natural Learning Process to Create Today′s Curriculum

by Rita Smilkstein

'This author not only summarizes the theories and research regarding how the brain functions in the process of learning--natural learning--she also shows how she has continued to apply it in her own... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076194642X
• ISBN13: 9780761946427
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: Corwin Publishers
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Brain-based Teaching need not upset the apple-cart

Dr. Smilkstein has explained how the brain attaches new learning to the neuron-networks established for the initial concept in each student's mind. She discusses how students are involved and interested when they know they are building new dendrites to connect across synapses and create more knowledge for the student. And she does this with simple approaches classroom teachers can initiate easily without losing the focus the testing mandates press upon them each day. It's worth the read just for the encouragement.