Begin With the Brain : Orchestrating the Learner-Centered Classroom

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kaufeldt, Martha M.

Contributor:

Kaufeldt, Martha, Contributor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Brain.

Classroom environment.

Learning--Physiological aspects.

Learning, Psychology of.

Learning, Psychology of--Physiological aspects.

Learning.

Local Subjects:

Brain.

Classroom environment.

Learning--Physiological aspects.

Learning, Psychology of.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (257 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Thousand Oaks : SAGE Publications, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This revised edition of Begin With the Brain helps teachers to identify and apply brain-compatible and learner-centered techniques to improve classroom instruction and management.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Introduction: Brain-Compatible Learning and Learner-Centered Education

Chapter 1 - Begin With the Brain: Interpreting Neuroscience Research

Chapter 2 - Welcome Home: Designing the Learning Environment

Chapter 3 - Meeting Students' Basic Needs: Building the Foundation for Learning

Chapter 4 - Routines and Procedures: Organizing Systems for Orderliness

Chapter 5 - Building Community and Managing Conflicts: Orchestrating Positive Social Interactions

Chapter 6 - Making a Connection: Building Curiosity and Ensuring Engagement

Chapter 7 - Meaningful Experiences: Creating 21st-Century Citizens

Chapter 8 - Student Choice in a Learner-Centered Classroom: Orchestrating Opportunities

Chapter 9 - Setting Goals and Using Feedback to Reach Success: Self-Assessment and Learning Celebrations

Epilogue: Develop Your "Teaching Compass"

Bibliography

Recommended Reading

Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781452212661

145221266X

OCLC:

958547607