Brain-Based Learning

by Eric Jensen

The author presents research on how the brain processes information and offers practical methods to infuse your teaching and training with a renewed sense of purpose.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction, Teaching, Psychology

Paperback

First published July 1, 1995

Reviews

[Marie Hew · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this for a class on brain-based learning. Neuroscience, which is what brain-based learning stems from isn't as complicated as it might initially sound. The best part about good ideas and best practices is how well it crosses over multiple disciplines and reinforce things we already consider good teaching. The contents of this book isn't astoundingly novel, however it uses growing research in neuroscience to help us better understand the brain and the shifts educators can make to enhance teaching and learning. This is a good reference book, written in laymen's terms and reinforces techniques and strategies that the education world already has a strong grasp over. If only politicians could get on board.

[Traci · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were some really interesting concepts in this book that I think will be great additions to my research base at work, as well as give me food for thought in raising my son. As long as I can get over the guilt of a messy house and all the other parenting sins I've committed and hope that none of this has permanently damaged the brain growth of my one and only, things will be fine.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has been my favorite assigned book in my degree program. I love educational research and the ideas for application of it. This book is geared to teaching in the classroom, but one can see how an individualized education fits the research so much better by turning to the studies cited.

[Deborah Rosenhoffer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting look into how changes in teaching practices, engaging the entire body, the most subtle changes in the environment (i.e. Temperature, smells, the presence of plants) and the taste of peppermint work together to increase attention therefore affect learning in positive ways. It works!!

[Jenee Antoniu]

I gave up on this book. It was boring and not very helpful.

[Bruce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brain-based Learning was an assigned text for an educational class I took. It provides a foundation of how the brain functions, followed by ways to help the brain learn in the school environment. Lots of research went into the thought process, so it doesn't simply stem from one author's ideas.

It was well written and provides a variety of helpful solutions for our (USA) current educational system. It is written from a positive viewpoint detailing the potential ways we can help students learn better. I recommend this book to teachers, but even more to school administrators and decision-makers who help guide our educational system.

[Brendygirl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some of it is common sense, like how plants help you learn, or that just because you don't learn visually doesn't mean you are not smart, or that plants help a learning environment. Not easy to read straight through. More of a reference book, I think.

[Vivacious · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book with great ideas for learning. I like the pictures they used. Great example of a book that is brain-friendly that teaches on the same subject.

[Celeste Batchelor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book for a class at NAU and kept it for a reference. This book is written for teachers, but I have found it very useful as a home educator.

[Jeannette · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a super book- a lot of info on how the brain works with multiple applications besides to teaching.

[Ema]

i wanna to read it now

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book! Informative, practical and easy to understand - a must read for educators!

[Tarrant Institute]

7 copies

[Shannon · Rating 1 out of 5]

At least I now know where all the most inane projects I had to do in school came from.

[Niama Perrotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Going to go back over chapters if I know I am getting a contract. I do not remember if I have gone through all of the book...

Got this done starting off in a van to Sonora!

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was one of the most worthwhile texts in the education program.

[Amy]

need to read new edition

[Aimee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting read and helpful in understanding my students