Using the Medical Model in Education : Can Pills Make You Clever?.
Title:
Using the Medical Model in Education : Can Pills Make You Clever?.
Author:
Turner, David A.
ISBN:
9781441193841
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (190 pages)
Contents:
Contents -- Chapter 1: Medical Models in Education -- Chapter 2: The Physical Basis of Intelligence -- Chapter 3: The Thinking Machine: What is 'Hard-wired' in the Brain? -- Chapter 4: What is Intelligence? -- Chapter 5: Thinking Harder or Thinking Smarter? -- Chapter 6: Attention Deficit -- Chapter 7: Hyperactivity Disorder - Or Just Having Something Better to Do? -- Chapter 8: Two Different Approaches to Learning -- Chapter 9: Discipline and Respect -- Chapter 10: Whither Education? -- Chapter 11: Conclusions -- References -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W.
Abstract:
David Turner examines commonly held beliefs about learning, knowledge and intelligence, and critically assesses claims that certain drugs can improve learning and memory.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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