From the Brain to the Classroom: The Encyclopedia of Learning

From the Brain to the Classroom contains over 100 entries related to various aspects and functions of the brain and their effects on learning. The entries fall into three main categories: characteristics of students, classroom instruction topics and learning challenges. As the encyclopedia has a dual focus – the brain and the classroom – many entries seem to privilege one topic over the other, either delving into the science behind learning in the brain, or concentrating on classroom interventions. As a practical guide for current or future educators, the entries that provide concrete interventions and adaptations for the classroom are...