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David Turner examines commonly held beliefs about learning, knowledge and intelligence, and critically assesses claims that certain drugs can improve learning and memory.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Medical models in education
Chapter 2: The physical basis of intelligence
Chapter 3: The thinking machine: What is 'hard-wired' in the brain?
Chapter 4: What is intelligence?
Chapter 5: Thinking harder or thinking smarter?
Chapter 6: Attention Deficit
Chapter 7: Hyperactivity Disorder - Or just having something better to do?
Chapter 8: Two different approaches to learning
Chapter 9: Discipline and Respect
Chapter 10: Whither education?
Chapter 11: Conclusions
References
Chapter 2: The physical basis of intelligence
Chapter 3: The thinking machine: What is 'hard-wired' in the brain?
Chapter 4: What is intelligence?
Chapter 5: Thinking harder or thinking smarter?
Chapter 6: Attention Deficit
Chapter 7: Hyperactivity Disorder - Or just having something better to do?
Chapter 8: Two different approaches to learning
Chapter 9: Discipline and Respect
Chapter 10: Whither education?
Chapter 11: Conclusions
References
Product details
| Published | 07 Nov 2009 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 190 |
| ISBN | 9781441193841 |
| Imprint | Continuum |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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