Brain-compatible learning for the block / / R. Bruce Williams, Steven E. Dunn ; cover designer, Monique Hahn

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910797305703321
• Autore: Williams R. Bruce
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Thousand Oaks, California : , : Corwin Press, , 2008; ©2008
• ISBN: 1-4522-9716-9
• Edizione: [Second edition.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (224 p.)
• Disciplina: 371.2/42
• Soggetti: Block scheduling (Education); Learning
• 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 and index.
• Nota di contenuto: ""Cover""; ""Contents""; ""List of Tables and Figures""; ""Preface""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""About the Authors""; ""Introduction""; ""Chapter 1 - Physiology and Philosophy""; ""The Brainâ€?s Structure and Functions""; ""Brain Compatibility and Multifaceted Learning""; ""Brain-Compatible Learning Climate""; ""Sample Four-Phase Lesson Planâ€?Whatâ€?s on Your Mind?""; ""Reflective Questions""; ""Chapter 2 - Four-Phase Lesson and Unit Design""; ""Inquiringâ€?Gatheringâ€?Processingâ€?Applying""; ""Four Phases Assist in Schemata Formation""; ""Essential Questions""; ""Attendâ€?Experienceâ€?Reflect""""Internal Structure""; ""Integrated Assessment""; ""Compare/Contrast Four-Phase Lesson with Traditional Lessons""; ""Benefits of Four-Phase Lesson Design""; ""Planning a Unit and a Lesson""; ""Reflective Questions""; ""Chapter 3 - Extended Time Formats Including Block Scheduling""; ""Adequate Time""; ""Alternative Scheduling Formats""; ""Sample Four-Phase Lesson Planâ€?Can Prejudice Kill a Mockingbird?""; ""Reflective Questions""; ""Chapter 4 - Content and Curriculum""; ""To Cover or to Catalyze Learning?""; ""Prioritizing Curriculum in Extended Time Formats""""Brain-Compatible Curriculum""; ""Sample Four-Phase Lesson Planâ€?Circles that Cycle""; ""Reflective Questions""; ""Chapter 5 - Instruction: The Art and Science of Teaching in Extended Time Formats""; ""Opportunity for Growth and Change""; ""Energizing Educational Principles""; ""Brain-Compatible ; Instructional Strategies""; ""Professional Learning Communities: Pathway to a New Paradigm""; ""Sample Four-Phase Lesson Planâ€?Gender, Age, and Pyramidsâ€?Only Your Sarcophagus Knows for Sure!""; ""Reflective Questions""; ""Chapter 6 - Assessment: Measuring Achievement and Growth in Extended Time Formats""""The Right Stuff""; ""Caught in the Act of Learning: Authentic Assessment""; ""Assessment for Learning""; ""No Child Left Behind (NCLB)""; ""Testing Matters""; ""Assessment in Four-Phase Lesson and Unit Design""; ""Sample Four-Phase Lesson Planâ€?Science Schmience or who Framed Sir Isaac Newton?""; ""Reflective Questions""; ""References""; ""Index""
• Sommario/riassunto: The second edition provides detailed sample lesson plans and includes additional strategies for using extended time formats effectively.