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Book SynopsisEric Jensena leading expert in the translation of brain research into education, argues in
Enriching the Brain that we greatly underestimate students' achievement capacity. Drawing from a wide range of neuroscience research as well as related studies, Jensen reveals that the human brain is far more dynamic and malleable than we earlier believed. He offers us a powerful new understanding of how the brain can be enriched, across the board to maximize learning, memory, behavior and overall function. The bottom line is
we have far more to do with how our children's brains turn out than we previously thought. Enriching the Brain shows that lasting brain enrichment doesn't occur randomly through routine or ordinary learning. It requires a specific, and persistent experiences that amount to a formula for maximizing brain potential. Parents, teachers and policy-makers would do well to memorize this formula. In fact, the lifelong potential of all school age kids depends on
Trade Review"Through his work, Jensen presents a necessary challenge to those seeking a way to make practical use of the latest brain research." cover image shown (
The School Administrator, 10/2007)
Table of ContentsFigures and exhibits.
Preface.
1 The fixed-brain myth.
2 Rethinking intelligence.
3 The science behind enrichment.
4 The malleable brain.
5 Brains at risk.
6 Exploring exceptional brains.
7 Enrichment as educational policy.
8 School and classroom solutions.
9 Early childhood enrichment.
10 Enriching the future.
Notes.
The author.
Index.
