40 engaging brain-based tools for the classroom [[electronic resource] /] / Michael A. Scaddan

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910479915203321
• Autore: Scaddan Michael A
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Thousand Oaks, Calif., : Corwin Press, c2009
• ISBN: 1-4522-6111-3; 1-4522-1046-2; 1-4416-5374-0
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (143 p.)
• Disciplina: 370.15
• Soggetti: Learning, Psychology of; Teaching - Psychological aspects; Learning strategies; Brain; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 118-129) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: ""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 - “Myffirmationsâ€?""""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""
• Sommario/riassunto: 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.