Author: Stanislas Dehaene
Call Number: BF318 Deh
This book offers a fascinating insight into how the human brain works. Arguing how a newborn baby is equipped with all the “circuitry” in place to learn, explore and discover, the book explains how infants are able to pick up their native language so quickly while adults generally struggle to learn a new language. Of particular interest to educators would be what Dehaene calls the four pillars of learning: attention, active engagement, error feedback and consolidation. A highly recommended read for those who are curious about how we learn, as well as early childhood education specialists and researchers with an interest in language development.