Book Review: Content Analysis of "Brain and Education"

Document Type : book review

Authors

1 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Farvardin Institute of Higher Education, Qaemshahr, Iran.

2 Professor, Department of Education, University of Tarbiat Modarres, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Background: Brain-based learning, as a new paradigm, provides a theoretical framework for efficient learning, teaching process and conditions that cause better learning in the brain. These principles guide professionals to choose and provide a suitable learning environment.
Aim: The main purpose of this research is to review and evaluate the quality of the brain and education book based on scientific indicators and determine its strengths and weaknesses.
Method: This study was conducted using the qualitative research method and using the content analysis method in both form and content to study its strengths and weaknesses. The translation of the book "Brain and Education" by Eric Jensen, translated by Sepideh Razavi and Laili Mohammad Hossein, was reviewed by the school's publications.
Results: The translation of the book has the necessary advantages in terms of the structure and organization of the content, writing features, basic topics. On the other hand, the book has some shortcomings due to the lack of source of the end of the text, lack of conclusion and summary of the discussion, suitable color and cover design.
Conclusions: Fixing the shortcomings of the book "Brain and Education" can play a significant role in increasing the effectiveness of the book on the audience.

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  • Receive Date: 22 November 2022
  • Revise Date: 10 May 2023
  • Accept Date: 28 June 2023

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