Sleep and Learning

Gary R. Plaford

ISBN 10: 1607090910 / ISBN 13: 9781607090915

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, US, 2009

About this Item

The gradual and cumulative sleep deprivation that many students endure not only makes them too tired to focus well but also hampers memory consolidation and motivation. If we really want to improve school performance and graduation rates, we cannot afford to overlook something as basic and critical as sleep. Additionally, if we want to make an impact on both the physical and mental health of individuals in our society (which impacts mortality rates, health care, health insurance rates, the aging process, etc.), we need to begin by educating our youth about the relevance of sleep.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sleep and Learning
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, US
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1607090910
• ISBN 13: 9781607090915
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 331 grams

About this title

Synopsis

The gradual and cumulative sleep deprivation that many students endure not only makes them too tired to focus well but also hampers memory consolidation and motivation. If we really want to improve school performance and graduation rates, we cannot afford to overlook something as basic and critical as sleep. Additionally, if we want to make an impact on both the physical and mental health of individuals in our society (which impacts mortality rates, health care, health insurance rates, the aging process, etc.), we need to begin by educating our youth about the relevance of sleep.

About the Author

Gary R. Plaford, an MSW, LCSW-licensed social worker, served for twenty years as director of social services for the Monroe County Community School Corporation. He authored Bullying and the Brain and currently teaches at Indiana University and lectures at conferences.