The New Science of Teaching and Learning - Using the Best of Mind, Brain, and Education Science in the Classroom

Informationen zum Autor Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa is a Professor of Education at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito in Ecuador. She is the Director of the University's Institute for Research, Development and Educational Excellence, where she is in charge of teacher training for 600 teachers and students and community outreach to public schools and teachers. Born and educated in the United States, she is an international consultant and conducts workshops for parents, teachers, and education professionals. Klappentext A scientifically grounded guide for better teaching and learning practices! it explains the new Mind! Brain! and Education Science—a field that has grown out of the intersection of neuroscience! education! and psychology. While parents and teachers are often bombarded with promises of "a better brain!” this book distinguishes true! applicable neuroscience from the popular "neuromyths” that have gained currency in education. Zusammenfassung A scientifically grounded guide for better teaching and learning practices! it explains the new Mind! Brain! and Education Science--a field that has grown out of the intersection of neuroscience! education! and psychology. While parents and teachers are of

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• Authors: Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa
• Publisher: Teachers College Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.12.2009
• EAN: 9780807750339
• ISBN: 978-0-8077-5033-9
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Didaktische Kompetenz und Lehrmethoden, EDUCATION / Educational Psychology, Education / Teaching, EDUCATION / Classroom Management