Brain Literacy for Educators and Psychologists (Hardcover)

Although educators are expected to bring about functional changes in the brain--the organ of human learning--they are given no formal training in the structure, function or development of the brain in formal or atypically developing children as part of their education. This book is organized around three conceptual themes: First, the interplay between nature (genetics) and nurture (experience and environment) is emphasized. Second, the functional systems of the brain are explained in terms of how they lead to reading, writing and mathematics and the design of instruction. Thirdly, research is presented, not as a finished product, but as a step forward within the field of educational neuropsychology. The book differs from neuropsychology and neuroscience books in that it is aimed at practitioners, focuses on high incidence neuropsychological conditions seen in the classroom, and is the only book that integrates both brain research with the practice of effective literacy, and mathematics instruction of the general and special education school-aged populations.

General

Imprint:	Academic Press Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Practical Resources for the Mental Health Professional
Release date:	June 2002
First published:	May 2002
Authors:	Virginia W. Berninger • Todd L Richards
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	400
ISBN-13:	978-0-12-092871-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > General Promotions
LSN:	0-12-092871-X
Barcode:	9780120928712

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