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Loading... Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and…by John Medina
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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. A very humorus read about our brains! (  ) Lagodzilla | Oct 21, 2009 |  An easy and entertaining read, but heavily anecdotal and short on scientific detail, especially when compared with "Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain" by John J. Ratey, which appeared about the same time. (  ) lesbell | Sep 9, 2009 | One of the best books I've read this year. I greatly enjoyed reading Medina's easy narratives. Admittedly, biology and neuroscience is not an easy topic to talk about, much less lecture on ---and I say that as an HS science teacher. Medina's principles and anecdotes made for a fun and engaging refresher on concepts we've all learned in bio and psych class. The best thing about this book is that Medina also offers explanations as to why learning and becoming familiar with how the brain works is very important to education and business. I picked this up mainly to have a basic understanding of cognitive development and comprehension. The author goes well beyond explanations, but also gives useable ideas and strategies to implement in the classroom and workplace. It's mind-boggling how the education system has not yet integrated the research on brain studies into its format and curriculum... pity, actually. I love, love, love this book. I will definitely use his strategies on comprehension and memorization in my classroom, as well as his narratives. Science is my first love, and the way he explains it all so easily reminds me why I love it so much. This is a must read for other educators. (  ) cmlorena | Aug 10, 2009 | LISTENED TO THIS AT THE OFFICE WHILE WORKING. PRETTY GOOD POINTS IN THIS BOOK. BUT DIDN'T REALLY ENGAGE ME AS I WOULD LIKE. SOMETIMES I HAD TO LISTEN TO THE CD TWICE TO GET THE POINTS THEY WERE TRYING TO GET ACROSS. BUT ALL IN ALL, THERE WERE SOME LESSONS LEARNED. ( ) ricky2love | Aug 5, 2009 | Interesting, useful, practical. ( ) pcalico | Jul 16, 2009 |  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Book Description (ISBN 0979777704, Hardcover)Most of us have no idea what's really going on inside our heads. Yet brain scientists have uncovered details every business leader, parent, and teacher should know--such as the brain's need for physical activity to work at its best.How do we learn? What exactly do sleep and stress do to our brains? Why is multi-tasking a myth? Why is it so easy to forget--and so important to repeat new information? Is it true that men and women have different brains? In Brain Rules, molecular biologist Dr. John Medina shares his lifelong interest in how the brain sciences might influence the way we teach our children and the way we work. In each chapter, he describes a brain rule--what scientists know for sure about how our brains work--and then offers transformative ideas for our daily lives. Medina's fascinating stories and sense of humor breathe life into brain science. You'll learn why Michael Jordan was no good at baseball. You'll peer over a surgeon's shoulder as he finds, to his surprise, that we have a Jennifer Aniston neuron. You'll meet a boy who has an amazing memory for music but can't tie his own shoes. You will discover how: - Every brain is wired differently In the end, you'll understand how your brain really works--and how to get the most out of it. About the DVD The Brain Rules DVD, included with this book, is a lively tour of the 12 brain rules. You will experience firsthand Medina's rare gift for making science fun, accessible, and relevant. The DVD will take your understanding of the book to the next level. (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:18 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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