M. Little 2007-06-08

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:

There is more packed in this little book about how we, humans, learn than in hundreds of education manuals.
Should be required reading for teachers and students.

2002-08-05

6 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

This book changed my life and my teaching. I've applied its principles every day of the 10 years since reading it.

If it had only covered the concept of downshifting, it would have been worth it. Instead, it fit it into a whole web of information, implications, and suggestions.

Chris O'Leary 2000-04-13

11 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

This is one of the most important books on education that I have ever read. It has permanently changed how i think about education and is influencing where I send my kids to school.

1999-02-12

7 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

As a high school English teacher, I enjoyed this book and found it enlightening. It also has an excellent bibliography. The chapter on "Orchestrated Immersion" was particularly interesting.

Heather Severson (phseverson@uswest.net) 1999-02-05

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

This book is the basis for my graduate study work. I've applied the brain-based learning principles in my classrooms and enjoyed stunning results. Teaching is easier & more effective. Students are enthusiastic and inspired to learn more. Grades and attitudes improve with BBL techniques.