Great Minds & How to Grow Them is a handbook for parents that shows how they can grow the minds of their children & teenagers & guide them to success both at school & in life The latest neurological & psychological research is proving that most children are capable of reaching high levels of performance that were previously associated only with the gifted & talented Brains are malleable & IQ is not fixed yet without parental engagement in their learning many children don't reach the levels of performance that are associated with academic success Combining new knowledge with extensive research into how we learn this book proves that by using simple everyday techniques that are both rooted in research & accessible for parents children can learn to learn more successfully There is room at the top of the class for many more children than we ever thought possible An engaging collaboration between a world-class academic & an award-winning journalist this inspirational book
Includes:: chapters onhow to develop a good home learning environment;how to make the most of school;how to develop values attitudes & attributes that are associated with success at school & in life;how to develop thinking & learning skills in the three ages of learning;how to tackle potentially tricky areas like homework & adolescence This practical guide will be essential reading for parents teachers & all those interested in helping children & young people to reach their full potential