The Power of the Social Brain: Teaching, Learning and Interdependent Thinking - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0807754145 ISBN 13: 9780807754146

Publisher: Teachers College Press, 2013

Synopsis

The Power of the Social Brain Cooperative learning has been demonstrated by research to be one of the most highly effective teaching strategies, but simply putting students in a group is not enough. The authors of The Power of the Social Brain see interdependent thinking as the missing piece of the collaborative puzzle. This authoritative book provides research from the neurosciences and education along with practical strategi... Full description

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About the Author:

<strong>Arthur L. Costa</strong> is a national and international leader in the area of thinking. <br><br><strong>Pat Wilson O'Leary</strong> is a consultant in school districts across the country to facilitate the implementation of cooperation among students and adults. <br><br>Together, they have collaborated over the past 32 years co-training cooperative learning, cognitive coaching, and <em>Habits of Mind.</em>

About this edition

• Publisher: Teachers College Press
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0807754145
• ISBN 13: 9780807754146
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240
• Editor: Costa Arthur L., O'Leary Pat Wilson