What Brain Research Teaches about Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships

The latest research into how the human brain develops and functions is informing not only a new awareness of manageable brain health but also the art and science of learning and teaching children and teenagers. Leading clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Paul D. Nussbaum and nationally-renowned education leader Dr. Willard R. Daggett team up to explore how rigor, relevance and relationships are fully consistent with and supported by breakthroughs in brain science. This engaging professional and personal interest book:

• describes, in non-specialist language, recent discoveries about
  brain structures and functions
  
• explains the implications of this emerging science for
  learning, student engagement, and personal and professional
  relationships
  
• illustrates why a rigorous and relevant curriculum and instruction,
  based on positive relationships, helps students to be successful
  in school and after graduation
  
• challenges readers to nurture brain health for themselves and
  those they care about