Human Anatomy - Nervous System, Neuroscience, Educational Psychology, Child Rearing & Development, Psychology of Education, Child & Infant Psychology & Psychiatry, Learning, Neurology, Neuroanatomy, Neuropsychology & Neuropsychiatry, Pediatrics
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Overview
The completely updated and expanded version of the 1987 classic hailed by parents and educators everywhere.This book became an instant classic when it was published in 1987, and has been a cornerstone for educators ever since. Now revised and updated to reflect recent findings in brain research, this book guides parents, teachers, and caregivers as they gauge the level of development of an individual child's brain.
Editorials
Library Journal
Healy, an educational psychologist, has produced a practical guide for parents concerned with children's ability to learn. Part 1 discusses brain development and learning: how the brain's thinking power develops, and ideas for helping stretch the brains of youngsters. Part 2 deals with the foundations of learning. It probes theories on right and left brain learning, learning languages, and IQ tests. Part 3 presents ideas on applying learningthe mechanics of learning to read, developing math skills, etc. Throughout the book, Healy addresses problems and offers sound methods for encouraging the development of good learning processes. Excellent reading for parents and pre-school teachers. BOMC selection. Joanne Troutner, Library Media Specialist, Klondike Middle Sch., Lafayette, Ind.Book Details
Published
August 1, 1994
Publisher
New York, N.Y. : Doubleday, c1994.
Pages
353
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780385469302