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Whole-Brain Child: Book Application

EDU-950
1 - 2 Credits
Online
4.91/5.00
EDU-950
1 - 2 Credits
Online
4.91/5.00
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130 Reviews

5.00/5.00
4/22/2026
State: CALIFORNIA
I enjoyed this course, the material did a great job of explaining brain science in an easy way to understand. The examples are relatable for parents and teachers to respond to children with more understanding. The activities in this course were well constructed and reviewed the material thoroughly.
5.00/5.00
4/6/2026
State: CALIFORNIA
This course helped me as a parent and as a teacher. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about raising emotionally intelligent children and students.
5.00/5.00
2/23/2026
State: MARYLAND
I loved taking this course. It was refreshing and I learned a great deal about how the human brain works.
5.00/5.00
12/19/2025
State: CALIFORNIA
Great experience, the book was interesting and the activities increased my understanding of the reading.
5.00/5.00
8/24/2025
State: CALIFORNIA
Amazing course!
5.00/5.00
8/21/2025
State: MASSACHUSETTS
Great course! I will be able to apply what I learned in the course with my own children and students this upcoming fall.
4.50/5.00
7/22/2025
State: WYOMING
This was a great course to take. I learned a lot and have already had the opportunity to practice some strategies with my own children.
5.00/5.00
6/27/2025
State: CALIFORNIA
I would recommend this course because it provides practical, use in your classroom tomorrow, type learning. The instructor is organized with clear expectations and meaningful assignments.
5.00/5.00
5/6/2025
State: CALIFORNIA
This course changed the way that I interact with my students daily. I am more friendly, more aware, and more personally integrated myself when I interact with them. I am so lucky that I took it and read this book!
5.00/5.00
4/21/2025
State: PENNSYLVANIA
I thoroughly enjoyed EDU-950. It provided practical information about how the brain works with real-world examples. I will be able to use what I learned in both the classroom and in my personal life. The book was interesting, and the assignments were insightful.
5.00/5.00
4/3/2025
State: NEW JERSEY
Amazing book and a great way to learn about it.
5.00/5.00
1/24/2025
State: OHIO
I really enjoyed reading "The Whole Brain Child." I learned strategies that I can use as a parent and teacher to encourage brain integration. The modules were well thought out and the assignments were thought provoking. I would encourage anyone that works with children to consider taking the class.
5.00/5.00
1/8/2025
State: CALIFORNIA
It was great!
5.00/5.00
12/30/2024
State: OHIO
Excellent course content, syllabus extremely organized, and instructor very responsive.
5.00/5.00
12/17/2024
State: ILLINOIS
The book and the coursework were great. I would recommend to others!
5.00/5.00
10/19/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
9/26/2024
State: MASSACHUSETTS
I enjoyed this course! Thank you!
5.00/5.00
9/16/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
Loved the class. Loved the book. Thank you!
5.00/5.00
9/14/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
This course helped me to understand my students and their brains better. I walked away with a lot of practical strategies for working with my students.
5.00/5.00
9/13/2024
State: NEW JERSEY
5.00/5.00
9/2/2024
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
8/12/2024
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
8/9/2024
State: OHIO
Super, useful, and informational!
5.00/5.00
8/6/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/30/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
I learned so much in the course and would definitely recommend it!
5.00/5.00
7/26/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
I recommend this course. The material is very informative and the assignments connected to the book are relevant. I came away with a desire to implement the strategies within my classroom and I can't wait to see how the students respond.
5.00/5.00
7/25/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/19/2024
State: MARYLAND
5.00/5.00
7/16/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
This course and text really impacted the way that I will be teaching and the way I interact with my self and my family. There are many impactful points. I enjoyed this course.
5.00/5.00
7/10/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
4.50/5.00
6/14/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
I truly enjoyed this course. The professor was excellent and the literature was very informative and interesting. I learned a lot and I would recommend this to all my colleagues. Thank you-!
5.00/5.00
5/29/2024
State: OHIO
I have learned so much from this course! I am looking forward to utilizing all of the strategies that I have learned to better support students!
5.00/5.00
5/26/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
If you are an Educator or work with children in any capacity, I highly recommend this course!
5.00/5.00
5/17/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
I absolutely enjoyed this course! I loved reading the Whole Brain Child and delving into the content on a deeper level.
5.00/5.00
4/23/2024
State: ILLINOIS
4.00/5.00
3/30/2024
State: NEW YORK
5.00/5.00
3/14/2024
State: ILLINOIS
Great book and great course if you want to learn more about neuroscience and how our brains work. Lots of practical, every day strategies to use with your own children and/or students.
5.00/5.00
2/24/2024
State: NEW JERSEY
This class taught me a lot and I plan to apply what I learned to my life experiences and time in the classroom.
4.50/5.00
2/1/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
I thoroughly enjoyed the book study and the flexibility of the course. The nature of the course being asynchronous was very flexible but left the discussions desiring a bit more interaction. This can't really be avoided.
5.00/5.00
1/29/2024
State: CALIFORNIA
This course provided solid strategies to support our students and/or kids' social emotional well-being!
5.00/5.00
1/2/2024
State: NEW YORK
It was an amazing book to help children build resiliency and problem solving skills!
5.00/5.00
12/26/2023
State: Western Australia
It was excellent. It gave me a solid foundation in how to reach all kids and help them to regulate their emotions.
5.00/5.00
12/17/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
I absolutely loved this course! Being able to complete at my own pace of course was a big draw towards this style of class but I particularly enjoyed the topic of Whole Brain teaching as well. Thank you for the fabulous experience!
4.00/5.00
11/27/2023
State: HAWAII
5.00/5.00
10/20/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
9/14/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
I would recommend this course because this book contains information on brain science and strategies that are really helpful to learn about for parents and educators. The book is easy to read and helpful!
5.00/5.00
9/6/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
A positive learning experience.
5.00/5.00
8/30/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
8/26/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
8/20/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
Had a great experience learning about all the new strategies I can use in and out of my classroom. Super excited for trying these out with my students.
5.00/5.00
8/13/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
4.00/5.00
8/13/2023
State: NEVADA
5.00/5.00
8/10/2023
State: MINNESOTA
5.00/5.00
7/24/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
I loved this course! Informative, simple enough to follow along, and practical--as a parent and an educator.
5.00/5.00
7/18/2023
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
7/9/2023
State: MISSOURI
5.00/5.00
7/6/2023
State: NEW JERSEY
5.00/5.00
6/29/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
Great course, will recommend to colleagues.
5.00/5.00
6/28/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
4.50/5.00
6/21/2023
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
5/31/2023
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
5/30/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
5/30/2023
State: OHIO
4.50/5.00
5/23/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
The course was easy to navigate and it was an amazing book to read and learn from. The material and assignments were intersting and applicable. The professor was quick to grading and providing feedback. Overall, it was a good experience.
4.50/5.00
5/14/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
4/15/2023
State: OHIO
I learned a lot about how a child's brain works. Assignments were helpful in that understanding and realistic.
5.00/5.00
4/1/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
It is a meaningful read. I enjoyed the class.
5.00/5.00
2/11/2023
State: OHIO
The setup of the class was great. It allows for honest reflection on application, purpose, and learning.
5.00/5.00
2/6/2023
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
12/29/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
I enjoyed this class a lot and feel like I am taking away new knowledge to share with my staff.
5.00/5.00
10/23/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
I am unable to rate the course for some reason but I'd like to comment here that I rate it 5 stars. It was a great course!
5.00/5.00
10/18/2022
State: PENNSYLVANIA
I really enjoyed taking Emily's course. The required text is one that I'll refer back to for parenting and teaching support. Emily's feedback was timely and thoughtful.
5.00/5.00
10/4/2022
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
9/9/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
Incredible book for the course. I'm recommending this course to colleagues. Easy to use and very useful for what I do.
5.00/5.00
8/31/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
Fantastic course! The instructor is responsive with great feedback, the book is wonderfully written with great tools and easy to ready, and the assignments really helped in understanding and utilizing the text.
5.00/5.00
8/4/2022
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
7/11/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
I loved this course. It really helped me get a deeper understanding of the book. I am already applying what I have learned to myself and to my children. I have plans for my students as well.
5.00/5.00
3/28/2022
State: WEST VIRGINIA
Fun course!
4.50/5.00
3/27/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
Great course and relevant to in class experiences and home.
5.00/5.00
3/26/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
The book is an excellent read, and the course requirements were reasonable and applicable to transitioning the content of the book to the classroom environment.
4.50/5.00
3/12/2022
State: ALABAMA
The course will be very beneficial in my teaching career. The amount of work was reasonable and the professor responded in a timely manner. She was extremely helpful!! I am very appreciative of her time and effort.
4.50/5.00
2/19/2022
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
2/16/2022
State: PENNSYLVANIA
Excellent course with a must-read book! The opportunity for choice in the assignments made this course very enjoyable
5.00/5.00
2/4/2022
State: MASSACHUSETTS
5.00/5.00
1/31/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
Wonderful! Would recommend it to any of my teaching colleagues!
5.00/5.00
1/30/2022
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
1/29/2022
State: CALIFORNIA
This class has helped me become a better teacher and parent. I highly recommend it.
5.00/5.00
12/18/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
I learned a lot about whole brain strategies and have already applied them in my classroom. Professor Emily Howard structured the syllabus in a way that was practical and easy to follow along. She was also quick to respond to questions. Overall, this book study experience was great!
5.00/5.00
10/22/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
A must read book for teachers and parents.
4.50/5.00
9/24/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
Great book read about whole brain of a child
5.00/5.00
9/19/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
This course was useful, described accurately, and conducted in a professional manner.
5.00/5.00
9/9/2021
State: MASSACHUSETTS
I very much enjoyed the course.
5.00/5.00
9/3/2021
State: NEW JERSEY
Loved this course!! Recommend this book to anyone who is around children!
5.00/5.00
8/10/2021
State: OHIO
It was a good course
5.00/5.00
8/10/2021
State: MISSOURI
Very well organized course, with a fantastic book.
5.00/5.00
8/3/2021
State: NEW JERSEY
5.00/5.00
8/2/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
This was a great course that taught me developmentally appropriate strategies to use as both an educator and a mother.
5.00/5.00
7/31/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/28/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
I loved the course; the book is absolutely relevant not just as a parent, but certainly as an educator. I have already applied some of the information to a workshop I taught over the summer. The survey was my favorite assignment and absolutely stunning results.
5.00/5.00
7/19/2021
State: WISCONSIN
4.50/5.00
7/8/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
I really enjoyed reading the book and gaining the understanding about the 12 strategies presented in the book.
5.00/5.00
7/7/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/6/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
This course was very useful in providing me with strategies to help better interact with my students. It gave easy to implement ideas and clear explanations of what might be going on in my students' brains in various situations. The instructor was quick to grade work and give feedback. I truly enjoyed this course and felt that I learned a lot.
5.00/5.00
5/26/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
This book is great and the assignments compliment the book well.
5.00/5.00
5/17/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
5/10/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
4/21/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
4/18/2021
State: OHIO
5.00/5.00
4/6/2021
State: OHIO
Great class with practical strategies!
5.00/5.00
1/5/2021
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
12/5/2020
State: COLORADO
I really enjoyed this course. The assignments were beneficial and created a deeper understanding of the material.
4.00/5.00
11/10/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
It was a great addition of strategies that were applicable immediately.
5.00/5.00
10/8/2020
State: ILLINOIS
5.00/5.00
9/18/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
8/23/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
This course was great! The assignments were appropriate for a 1 unit course. The book was well written and provided many useful, practical strategies to use with kids. Also, the instructor provided quick responses and feedback!
5.00/5.00
8/17/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
I found the course very helpful to my life and classroom. The instructor was fantastic!
5.00/5.00
8/17/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
The course was great. I enjoyed the book and learned many strategies that I can use with my students and my own child.
5.00/5.00
7/11/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
6/16/2020
State: OKLAHOMA
Excellent content! The instructor offered prompt valuable feedback that helped me grow as a teacher and student.
5.00/5.00
5/27/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
5/24/2020
State: CALIFORNIA
This is an excellent book with great reflection projects. I learned a lot from the process of taking this class! If my memory is correct, there are 7 papers or projects and a few short quizzes for the 2-unit class.
5.00/5.00
10/12/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
Thank you for offering this course. I loved this book and the opportunity to really digest the material.
5.00/5.00
9/23/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
4.50/5.00
9/6/2019
State: IDAHO
5.00/5.00
8/13/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
8/4/2019
State: PENNSYLVANIA
5.00/5.00
8/3/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
8/1/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
5.00/5.00
7/30/2019
State: IDAHO
5.00/5.00
7/25/2019
State: CALIFORNIA
I loved the very relevant content for this course. The book was a great read. Definitely a good resource.