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Record Nr.

UNINA9910533426903321

Autore

Scaddan Michael A

Titolo

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

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 - 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.

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.