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Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School
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John Medina was the keynote speaker at USAFA's SOTL Forum in 2012. Subsequently, several book studies eme…more

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Charity
Dec 05, 2012 rated it really liked it
I really enjoyed this book. It provides a wonderful layperson's perspective on the latest and greatest neuroscience findings that we should apply to our everyday lives. Medina spoke at the Air Force Academy last fall, and several groups formed to study his text thereafter. Through his jumping off points, faculty have discovered insights that will hopefully lead to meaningful learning for our students. That said, I wondered where the chapter on food and nutrition was. He accurately assesses the v ...more