How the Gifted Brain Learns

Sousa, David A.

ISBN 10: 141297173X / ISBN 13: 9781412971737

Editore: Corwin, 2009

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• Titolo: How the Gifted Brain Learns
• Editore: Corwin
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 141297173X
• ISBN 13: 9781412971737
• Rilegatura: Brossura
• Edizione: seconda edizione
• Condizione: good

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Riassunto

Identify, understand, and engage the full range of gifted learners with practical, brain-compatible classroom strategies!

The updated edition of Sousa’s bestseller translates the latest neuroscientific findings into practical strategies for engaging gifted and talented learners. Individual chapters are dedicated to talents in language, math, and the arts, and offer instructional applications for both elementary and secondary classrooms. This reader-friendly guide uncovers:

• How the brains of gifted students are different
• How to gauge if gifted students are being adequately challenged
• How to identify students who are both gifted and learning disabled
• How to better identify gifted minority students

Informazioni sull?autore

David A. Sousa, EdD, is an international consultant in educational neuroscience and author of more than a dozen books that translate brain research into strategies for improving learning. He has presented to more than 200,000 educators across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. He has taught high school chemistry and served in administrative positions, including superintendent of schools. He was an adjunct professor of education at Seton Hall University and a visiting lecturer at Rutgers University. Dr. Sousa has edited science books and published dozens of articles in leading journals. His books have been published in French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Korean, and several other languages. He is past president of the National Staff Development Council (now Learning Forward) and has received honorary degrees and awards for his commitment to research, professional development, and science education. He has appeared on NBC’s Today Show and National Public Radio to discuss his work with schools using brain research.