How the Brain Learns/Como Aprende el Cerebro

Segunda Edicion Now, the powerful best-seller on brain research and education is available in a Spanish Language Edition. El Dr. David A. Sousa es un especialista en educacion a nivel internacional que ha realizado talleres de estudio sobre ciencias de la educacion e investigaciones cerebrales a nivel primario, secundario y universitario, en centenares de distritos escolares. Es un frecuente conferencista en congresos nacionales de educacion y se desempena como Asesor de distritos escolares locales y regionales en todo Estados Unidos, el Canada y Europa. El exitoso libro practico y eficaz de David Sousa sobre investigacion del cerebro y educacion, ingresa al siglo XXI con una valiosa nueva edicion que incorpora al texto principal previamente publicado, el manual de aprendizaje accesorio y los mas recientes descubrimientos de neurociencia y pedagogia. Como Aprende el Cerebro siempre se ha concentrado en brindar informacion que puede ayudar a los educadores a tomar los descubrimientos sobre las funciones cerebrales y transformarlos en lecciones y actividades practicas para la clase. La nueva segunda edicion sigue incluyendo datos basicos acerca del cerebro que pueden ayudar a los estudiantes a aprender, brinda informacion sobre la manera en que el cerebro procesa informacion y da sugerencias para maximizar la retencion, usando "los momentos de minima retencion." Y ahora el Dr. Sousa va mas alla, agregando la mas reciente informacion disponible para proveer: Un modelo de procesamiento de informacion actualizado que refleja la nueva terminologia sobre los sistemas de memoria Nuevos y emocionantes descubrimientos sobre la forma en que el cerebro aprende habilidades motoras Un capitulo completamente nuevo sobre las consecuencias de las artes del aprendizaje Una lista amplia de fuentes originales para aquellos que deseen revisar las investigaciones que fundamentan los conceptos del libro Se incluyen la informacion y los conocimientos mas actuales. Representa una herramienta indispensable para los dirigentes escolares, instructores de personal, educadores de maestros y personal administrativo de la educacion, asi como para todo educador que desee estimular el aprendizaje de sus alumnos.

Table of Contents:
Prefacio a la segunda edicion Acerca del autor Introduccion Lo que aprendieron los maestros del pasado Las nuevas investigaciones Efectos sobre la ensenanza Algunas precauciones y predicciones Por que este libro puede ayudar a mejorar la ensenanza y el aprendizaje Pruebelo usted mismo - Haga investigacion practica 1. Datos basicos y desarrollo del cerebro Algunas partes exteriores del cerebro Algunas partes interiores del cerebro El desarrollo de las neuronas en los ninos El cerebro busca la novedad Factores ambientales que estimulan la busqueda de novedad del cerebro El cerebro y la mente 2. Como procesa informacion el cerebro El modelo de procesamiento de informacion Los sentidos El registro sensorio La memoria a corto plazo El almacenamiento a largo plaza El concepto de uno mismo 3. Memoria, retencion y aprendizaje Como se forma un recuerdo Etapas y tipos de memoria Aprendizaje y memorizacion Factores que afectan la memorizacion del aprendizaje Es cierto que practicando se logra la perfeccion? 4. El poder de la transferencia 5. La especailizacion del cerebro 6. El cerebro y las artes 7. Las habilidades intelectuales y el aprendizaje 8. Recopilacion de todo el material: planificando para hoy y para el manana Glosario Bibliografia Indice

About the Author :
DR. David A. Sousa is an international consultant in educational neuroscience and author of more than twenty books that suggest ways educators and parents can translate current brain research into strategies for improving learning. A member of the Cognitive Neuroscience Society, he has conducted workshops in hundreds of school districts on brain research, instructional skills, and science education at the preK–12 and university levels. He has made presentations to more than two hundred thousand educators at national conventions of educational organizations and to regional and local school districts across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Dr. Sousa has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts, a master of arts in teaching degree in science from Harvard University, and a doctorate from Rutgers University. His teaching experience covers all levels. He has taught senior high school science and served as a K–12 director of science, supervisor of instruction, and district superintendent in New Jersey schools. He was an adjunct professor of education at Seton Hall University for ten years and a visiting lecturer at Rutgers University. Prior to his career in New Jersey, Dr. Sousa taught at the American School of Paris (France) and served for five years as a foreign service officer and science advisor at the US diplomatic missions in Geneva (Switzerland) and Vienna (Austria). Dr. Sousa has edited science books and published dozens of articles in leading journals on professional development, science education, and educational research. His most popular books for educators include How the Brain Learns, now in its sixth edition; How the Special Needs Brain Learns, second edition; How the Gifted Brain Learns; How the Brain Learns to Read, second edition; How the Brain Influences Behavior; How the ELL Brain Learns; Differentiation and the Brain, second edition (with Carol Tomlinson); and How the Brain Learns Mathematics, second edition, which was selected by the Independent Book Publishers Association as one of the best professional development books. The Leadership Brain suggests ways for educators to lead today’s schools more effectively. Dr. Sousa’s books have been published in French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Korean, Russian, and several other languages. His book Brainwork: The Neuroscience Behind How We Lead Others is written for business and organizational leaders. Dr. Sousa is past president of the National Staff Development Council (now called Learning Forward). He has received numerous awards from professional associations, school districts, and educational foundations for his commitment to research, staff development, and science education. He received the Distinguished Alumni Award and an honorary doctorate from Bridgewater State University and an honorary doctorate in humane letters from Gratz College in Philadelphia. Dr. Sousa has been interviewed on the NBC Today show, by other television programs, and by National Public Radio about his work with schools using brain research. He makes his home in south Florida.