This post is the third in a series of four brief vlogs, presenting the renowned educational neuroscientist, Dr. David Sousa. In this video blog, Dr. Sousa discusses how knowing two languages makes learning a third language simpler. He also says that teachers should be grateful for the creativity of their students because it helps them understand the lessons they are being taught. He explains that persistence and focused attention are two elements essential for learning, and that the brain must decide whether to maintain or discard a learning experience following it.
David A. Sousa, EdD, is a reputable international consultant in educational neuroscience and renowned author of more than 20 books that translate current brain research into instructional strategies for improving learning. Two of these powerful bestsellers are ‘How the Brain Learns’, as well as, ‘Differentiation and the Brain’, co-authored with Prof. Carol Ann Tomlinson. Other books he has written include ‘How the Gifted Brain Learns’, ‘Engaging the Rewired Brain’, and ‘How the Brain Learns to Read’.
He has presented to more than 200,000 educators across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. He has taught high school chemistry and served in administrative positions, including superintendent of schools. He was an adjunct professor of education at Seton Hall and Rutgers Universities. Dr. Sousa has edited science books and published dozens of articles in leading journals. His books have been published in French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Korean, and several other languages. He is past president of the National Staff Development Council (now Learning Forward) and has received honorary degrees and awards for his commitment to research, professional development, and science education.
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