How the Brain Learns

Research on how the brain learns and how teachers can use this knowledge to help students in the classroom continues to grow and evolve. The sixth edition of the bestselling How the Brain Learns includes the notion of teachers as 'brain-changers;' more on mirror neurons; a new section on social-emotional learning (SEL) and its expansion to SECL so that the cognitive component of learning is integrated; a revision of the windows of opportunity" section; more on mindsets (including cautions in using it);links to new videos; effective brain-compatible ways to use social media and online learning, and how to avoid the serious perils that they can present; a section on the importance of student engagement, especially through the use of academic teams (withaccompanying research results); and connecting Bloom's Taxonomy more closely with current instructional strategies such as teaming, flipped classrooms, project/maker learning, etc"--