We're Born to Learn: Using the Brain's Natural Learning Process to Create Today's Curriculum"T̀his author not only summarizes the theories and research regarding how the brain functions in the process of learning-natural learning-she also shows how she has continued to apply it in her own teaching and learning' - Robert Pinney, Director, Extension Teacher Education Programs, Western Washington University T̀his is an important and useful book-readable, practical, and inspiring advice for the practicing teacher. This is a great translation of theory into practice, and Rita's stories of her own work are especially compelling." -- Publisher |
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The Natural Human | 2 |
The Brains Natural | 50 |
Childrens Brains and Adults Brains | 73 |
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