e, neglect or abuse of a child is hard to overcome.
Scientists no longer argue over the nature versus nurture controversy, they realize that this is not a competition. The child does not come in as a blank slate or genetically preprogrammed. Optimal periods for brain growth end at an early age and parents and teachers can help the brain grow by providing opportunities at an early age.
Question 4: Has brain-based research actually produced reliable new information?
Bruer (1999) reports that brain-based researchers support educational reforms that destroy outdated traditional teaching in favor of new methods that teach meaning and understanding. The learning environment must now be one that allows for creativity in a non-threat
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