In this groundbreaking book, two leading authorities in the field review what we really know about how and when the brain learns, and consider the implications of this knowledge for educational policy and practice.


Pioneering book in emerging field from two leading authorities
Reviews in an accessible style what we know about how and when the brain learns
Draws out the implications of this knowledge for educational policy and practice
Covers studies on learning during the whole of development, including adulthood
Looks at what we can learn from brain research about children with learning difficulties, and how this can inform remedial education