Leading and learning in schools : brain-based practices / Henry G. Cram and Vito Germinario.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cram, Henry G.

Contributor:

Germinario, Vito.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Learning, Psychology of.

Brain.

Physical Description:

vii, 219 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press/Technomic Books, 2000.

Summary:

In this groundbreaking work, Cram and Germinario present brain-based research in the language of laymen. More importantly, they show how administrators and teachers can use those findings to improve schools. This volume examines the mental models upon which schools operate, and how they blend (or compete) with the emerging frameworks for brain-compatible teaching and learning.

Contents:

1 Our Growing Understanding of How We Learn 1

2 Ready, Set, Learn 19

3 Memory, Meaning, and Deeper Understanding 37

4 Brain-Compatible Instruction 57

5 Brain-Based Curriculum 85

6 Professional Development 119

7 Brain-Friendly School Organization and Climate 141

8 The Learning Community

How It All Adds Up 165

9 Toward a Brain-Compatible Theory on School Reform 187.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0810837552

OCLC:

42812987