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

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910791338203321
• 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
• 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.