Efficient learning for the poor : : insights from the frontier of cognitive neuroscience / / [Helen Abadzi]

• Autore: Abadzi Helen <1951->
• Pubblicazione: Washington, DC : , : World Bank, , [2006]; copyright 2006
• Descrizione fisica: xiv, 286 pages : illustrations ; ; 23 cm
• Disciplina: 374/.012091724
• Soggetto topico: Literacy - Developing countries; Functional literacy - Developing countries; Learning - Physiological aspects; Cognitive neuroscience - Social aspects
• Note generali: Cover title.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-281) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Contents; Acknowledgements; Overview; Acronyms; PART I. COGNITIVE RESEARCH ON BASIC SKILLS; Boxes; Figures; Tables; PART III. PERFORMANCE OF TEACHERS AND EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS; I. Neuropsychology Essentials; ANNEX: COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE BASICS FOR EDUCATION; II. The Lens of Cognitive Science; Notes; References; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Large-scale efforts have been made since the 1990's to ensure that all children of the world go to school. But mere enrollment is not sufficient, students must become fluent in reading and calculation by the end of grade 2. Fluency is needed to process large amounts of text quickly and use the information for decisions that may ultimately reduce poverty. State-of-the-art brain imaging and cognitive psychology research can help formulate effective policies for improving the basic skills of low-income students. This book integrates research into applications that extend from preschool brain development
• Titolo autorizzato: Efficient learning for the poor
• ISBN: 1-280-50357-2; 9786610503575; 0-8213-6689-0
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910783584003321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Directions in development (Washington, D.C.); World Bank e-Library.