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40 engaging brain-based tools for the classroom / Michael A. Scaddan.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Scaddan, Michael A.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Learning, Psychology of.
- Teaching--Psychological aspects.
- Teaching.
- Learning strategies.
- Brain.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (143 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Other Title:
- Forty engaging brain-based tools for the classroom
- Place of Publication:
- Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press, c2009.
- Summary:
- This guide converts current findings on brain research into fun and effective techniques for introducing brain-compatible learning and improving test results in the K-12 classroom.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Introduction
- Part I - Enhancing Relationships
- Chapter 1 - Emotional Links
- Chapter 2 - Metaphors
- Chapter 3 - Rules, Guidelines, and Agreements
- Chapter 4 - Choice
- Chapter 5 - Stress Reduction
- Chapter 6 - Put-Ups
- Chapter 7 - Breathing Techniques
- Chapter 8 - Relaxation
- Chapter 9 - Eliminating Extrinsic Rewards
- Chapter 10 - Punishment and Consequences
- Part II - Developing Patterns and Coherence
- Chapter 11 - Contamination
- Chapter 12 - Cycles of Concentration
- Chapter 13 - State-Changes
- Chapter 14 - Crossovers
- Chapter 15 - Improving Memory Links
- Chapter 16 - Memory Techniques
- Chapter 17 - Rough Draft
- Chapter 18 - Elaboration
- Chapter 19 - Repetition
- Chapter 20 - Themes
- Part III - Promoting Understanding
- Chapter 21 - Input Through Learning Styles
- Chapter 22 - Learning Preferences
- Chapter 23 - Multiple Intelligences
- Chapter 24 - Motivators
- Chapter 25 - Four Great Questions
- Chapter 26 - WIIFM
- Chapter 27 - Pulling Your Own Strings
- Chapter 28 - Goal Setting
- Chapter 29 - My affirmations
- Chapter 30 - Overviews
- Part IV - Putting It All Together
- Chapter 31 - Framing
- Chapter 32 - Prewiring
- Chapter 33 - Loops
- Chapter 34 - Feedback
- Chapter 35 - Mind Maps and Mindscapes
- Chapter 36 - Reflection
- Chapter 37 - Lo, Mo, and Ho Questions
- Chapter 38 - Inclusive Responses
- Chapter 39 - Response Time
- Chapter 40 - Hands-Free: An Obligation to Answer
- Conclusion
- Suggested Reading
- References
- Index.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 118-129) and index.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 9781452261119
- 1452261113
- 9781452210469
- 1452210462
- 9781441653741
- 1441653740
- OCLC:
- 958547497
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