| Description |
216 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. The developing brain -- 3. Words and numbers in early childhood -- 4. The mathematical brain -- 5. The literate brain -- 6. Learning to read and its difficulties -- 7. Disorders of social-emotional development -- 8. The adolescent brain -- 9. Lifelong learning -- 10. Learning and remembering -- 11. Different ways of learning -- 12. Harnessing the learning powers of the brain |
| Summary |
"Forced learning, or "hot-housing", of infants has become increasingly popular in recent years - but does it work? The plasticity of the adolescent and adult brain is becoming acknowledged by brain scientists. What does this say about lifelong learning? In this groundbreaking book, two scientists take stock of what is now known about how and when the brain learns, and consider its implications for educational policy and practice." "This landmark book will be of interest to students of psychology and education, teachers, psychologists, educational policy makers, and parents."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Learning.
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Education.
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Neuropsychology.
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| Author |
Frith, Uta.
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| LC no. |
2004024910 |
| ISBN |
1405106220 (hbk : alk. paper) |
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1405124016 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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9781405106221 (hard cover : alk. paper) |
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9781405124010 |
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9781405144773 |
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1405106220 (hard cover : alk. paper) |
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1405124016 |
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