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Introduction to Brain-Compatible Learning

Autor Eric P. Jensen
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 9 iul 2007
''Formerly a publication of The Brain Store This teacher-friendly resource will introduce you to the key principles of brain-compatible teaching and learning. In an easy-to-read format, this handbook demonstrates just how simple it is to improve student motivation and performance by learning how the brain works.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781412954181
ISBN-10: 1412954185
Pagini: 136
Dimensiuni: 178 x 254 x 9 mm
Greutate: 0.3 kg
Ediția:Second Edition
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Corwin
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States

Recenzii

"As an introduction to brain-compatible learning, this book does an admirable job. It highlights some of the important findings of recent brain research and presents ideas in an easy-to-read manner."
"A 'must' for practicing teachers and education libraries alike."

Cuprins

Acknowledgments
About the Author
Part I. Background You Need
Introduction
What Is Brain-Compatible Learning?
The Old and New of It
When Brain Research Is Applied to the Classroom, Everything Will Change
Change Can Be Easy
We're Not in Kansas Anymore
Where's the Proof?
Tools for Exploring the Brain
Ten Reasons to Care About the Research?
The Evolution of Brain Models
Be a Brain-Smart Consumer: Recognizing Good Research
Action or Theory: Who Wants to Read All That Research?
Excellent Sources of Research
Fun Factoids on the Brain
What's in the Human Brain
Brain Teaser
The Brain Divided
The Brain Connected
Brain Geography
Brain "Cell"ebration: Far-out Facts About Brain Cells
Learning Happens... But How?
Are Today's Kids Different?
Boys' and Girls' Brain Differences
Learning Disabilities: Different Brains
The Cranial Soup Bowl: Understanding the Chemicals in Our Brains
Part II. The Foundation for Teaching Is Principles, Not Strategies
What Are the Principles?
Principle 1: The Principle of Change: Brain Is Dynamic, Not Fixed
Implications for Educators
Principle 2: The Principle of Variety: All Brains Are Unique
Implications for Educators
Principle 3: The Principle of Maturation: Developmental Sensitivity
Implications for Educators
Principle 4: The Principle of Culture: We Have a "Social Brain"
Implications for Educators
Principle 5: The Principle of Connectivity: The Brain Is an Integrated "System of Systems"
Implications for Educators
Principle 6: The Principle of Memory Malleability
Implications for Educators
Principle 7: The Principle of Resource Consumption
Necessity for Processing
Part III. So What; Now What?
Asking Big Questions: What's in a Brain-Compatible Curriculum?
Brain-Compatible Test-Taking Success Strategies
Systemic Change: The Next Level
Big Picture Analysis: Transformation Happens
Action Research Makes a Difference
The Learning Community
What's Next?
Appendix A: Brain-Smart Resources and Support
Appendix B: Glossary of Brain Terminology
References
Index

Notă biografică

Eric Jensenis a former teacher who grew up in San Diego, California. With a Ph.D. in Human Development, he synthesizes brain research and develops practical applications for educators.

He is listed among the top 30 educators in the world at GlobalGurus.org. Dr. Jensen has authored over 30 books, includingDifferent Brains, Different Learners,Teaching with the Brain in Mind,Turnaround Tools for the Teenage Brain, Teaching with Poverty in Mind, Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind, andPoor Students Rich Students.Dr. Jensen co-founded an academic enrichment program held in 14 countries with over 75,000 graduates. He is a member of the invitation-only Society for Neuroscience and the President¿s Club at Salk Institute of Biological Studies.

Dr. Jensen provides conference speaking and trainings that can be found at jensenlearning.com. Or, contact: eric@jensenlearning.com.



Descriere

Covers current research on how the brain learns, and includes practical classroom applications, activities that build retention, a complete brain glossary, and examples and vignettes.