Showing children the way to learn
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Advantages A useful memory tool
Disadvantages Main concept is repeated through the book
I first came across this book in the Primary School where I work as a Learning Support Assistant.
About the authorI am ashamed to say that I had never heard of this chap despite him being the worlds leading author on the brain and learning. Apparently he has lectured to people all over the world and has appeared on TV and radio globally too.
His methods can be adapted to suit the 5 year old just starting to learn in school to top business directors to first class graduate students. I liked the sound of this as surely something that could suit the very young and old could not be too difficult to master. He has provided a tool which can unlock the brain’s potential and strengthen our ability to remember things. I was immediately interested to know how to do this as someone whose memory could do with a bit of help.His thinking tool “Mind Maps” has been described as the “Swiss Army Knife of the Brain”. This all sounded good to me. I wanted to join the estimated 3 billion plus people who have listened to or read his work.
The aims of the bookThe book has eight main objectives and these are:
To help children remember things To make clearer and better notes
To help children revise To help children come up with ideas
To unlock imagination To save time
To concentrate And to master exams
What is the age range of the reader?The book is aimed at the seven to fourteen age group however many of the examples given will fascinate teenagers and adults and the techniques can easily be transferred to more ‘grown up’ subjects.
How is the book organised?The book is organised into five chapters. Each chapter has been allocated a particular colour and this colour is then shown on the edge of all relevant pages relating to that topic in dual coloured bands e.g Mind Maps and school stuff (chapter three) is coloured purple and has two shades of purple a dark and a light shade. This makes it very easy to find the chapter you want and reinforces the books message (more about that later).
The book begins with a dedication to ‘kids everywhere: to their amazing minds and their boundless creativity.’ A contents page follows showing the five chapters which are as follows:Chapter One: How to mind map
Chapter Two: What to do with mind mapsChapter Three: Mind maps and school stuff
Chapter Four: How to ace examsChapter Five: Fun stuff
Impression of text and layout
The front cover has a bold title which is made up of Capital Letters which have a different colour for each letter. This has the immediate effect of standing out and getting your attention. The book then claims to show you a ‘shortcut to success at school,’ this would probably catch the eye of a parent and encourage them to pick up the book for a further inspection. As you flick through the book certain words have been typed in red print. These words jump off the page as they stand out from the normal black and white text.
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just.bcoz 05/01/2008 23:52
Great review
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a really great review, we use mind mapping alot with our pupils and its very good. I haven't seen this book so will look out for it. thanks pixie65