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Using the Medical Model in Education : Can pills make you clever?.

David Turner examines commonly held beliefs about learning, knowledge and intelligence, and critically assesses claims that certain drugs can improve learning and memory.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Turner, David A.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2009.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of 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.