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Learn about the brain from some fine minds in education
The Best of Corwin series showcases key chapters from critically acclaimed Corwin publications for a powerful compilation of perspectives on important education issues and topics. Featuring the works of recognized pioneers in the nascent field of educational neuroscience, this cutting-edge collection show show to apply current brain research to teaching and learning. The book is divided into three parts: The Developing Brain, The Brain in School, and Instructional Strategies for Every Brain. Chapter topics include: Brain structures and development from birth through adolescence; What causes the brain to pay attention and remember; How the brain learns to read and calculate; Differences between the male and female brain; The social and academic needs of students with learning difficulties; Strategies for keeping students' brains engaged, focused, and energized
Teachers are brain-changers, and knowing more about how the brain learns can only make you more successful at reaching and engaging young minds.
The Male and the Female Brain
The Male and the Female Brain
Copyright © 2009 by Corwin. All rights reserved. Reprinted from Teaching the Female Brain: How Girls Learn Math and Science by Abigail Norfleet James. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin. http://www.corwin.com
One side of a discussion about cognitive gender differences assumes that those differences will have an effect on how the individual processes information. If people have strong verbal skills, they are likely to read and listen well. People who have good spatial skills may find it easier to learn if the information is presented in a chart or graph. Most individuals can learn in a variety of ways, but a good number of us have preferred methods. The way the individual prefers to process ...