Review of Teaching with the Brain in Mind by Eric Jensen

The author Eric collaborates a lot in his thinking with Howard Gardner and emphasizes how we, as educators, must understand the workings of the brain in order to teach our students in the most effective way.

Eric addresses how proper nutrition for the brain plays an important role in peak brain performance. He stresses that the school educate parents on proper nutrition and states that the brain expends 20% of energy while doing work that involves a mental task such as math, reading or even video games. Therefore, a child should always eat nutritious food and drink plenty of water, since the brain is made up of 78% water. In fact, he affirms that a child must eat to learn and not to satisfy the hungry and in the same way he must drink water to learn. Parents and teachers should educate their children to drink water as a thirst quencher and not substitute it for soft drinks.

It also highlights that all schools should give paramount importance to music, art, crafts and physical games, as this alone helps the brain think, retain memory and greatly supports performing well in school. the academic.

He points out how Mozart’s music helps students think well and perform better and gives their minds exercise, thus preparing them to learn.

He points out how the motivation and rewards given by most schools do not work well for all children, although it might be effective with some children, as long as different strategies are used differently.

Another noteworthy point he makes is how the emotions and feelings induced during learning help the child in the learning process. When a student is emotionally touched during the teaching process, that is when the students can imprint the concept clearly.

Overall the book is excellent and a must read if you are an educator or teacher. Also, if you like Howard Gardner’s books, I’m sure you’ll find Eric Jensen equally interesting and enlightening, although the subject matter covered by both is totally unique and well worth a read. For all teachers out there, if you truly care about students from the bottom of your heart, then this book by Eric should be a must read on your list. On a scale of 5 I would give this book a 4. So don’t miss out on this as it will greatly help you in your teaching process and improve the quality of your life as a passionate, effective and excellent teacher.

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