{"product_id":"9780128017319","title":"Urban Myths about Learning and Education","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany things people commonly believe to be true about education are not supported by scientific evidence.  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUrban Myths about Learning and Education\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e examines commonly held incorrect beliefs and then provides the truth of what research has shown.  Each chapter examines a different myth, with sections on learning, the brain, technology, and educational policy.  A final section discusses why these myths are so persistent.  Written in an engaging style, the book separates fact from fiction regarding learning and education.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognize any of these myths?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople have different styles of learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoys are naturally better at mathematics than girls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe only use 10% of our brains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe left half of the brain is analytical, the right half is creative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMen have a different kind of brain from women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe can learn while we are asleep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBabies become smarter if they listen to classical music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese myths and more are systematically debunked, with useful correct information about the topic in question.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDebunks common myths about learning and education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides empirical research on the facts relating to the myths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtilizes light-hearted, approachable language for easy reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Science","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47119412723952,"sku":"9780128017319","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780128017319_p0.jpg?v=1763639705","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780128017319","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}