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“Describes activities at a level of detail that will allow teachers to immediately try them out in their own classrooms. If more classrooms reflected these ideas and used these strategies, education would not only be more effective and powerful, it would be a far more joyful experience for our students.”
—Barbara Clark, Professor Emeritus
California State University, Los Angeles
“Teachers who intend to make a marked difference in their students' learning and lives will profit from reading this book. Not only will they find the material useful, they will be gratified and strengthened in their commitment.”
—Leah Welte, Teacher
Alpine School District, American Fork, UT
Create a high-achieving, joyful learning environment informed by brain-based research!
In this thoroughly updated bestseller, seasoned educator Martha Kaufeldt helps teachers understand and apply current findings in neuroscience research to all aspects of their classroom practice, from behavior management to curriculum design. Using what we know about how the brain learns optimally, this ready-to-go resource provides practical guidance to new and experienced teachers on how to create a learner-centered classroom, including:
Setting up a classroom; Establishing routines and procedures; Fostering students' intellectual curiosity; Reducing learned helplessness in students; Developing students' respect for one another's cultural and educational backgrounds; Building a classroom community
Complete with updates and explanations of relevant neuroscience research, this field-tested guide will help teachers maximize student learning by making instruction compatible with how the brain learns best.
Building Community and Managing Conflicts: Orchestrating Positive Social Interactions
Building Community and Managing Conflicts: Orchestrating Positive Social Interactions
The brain's capabilities are enhanced by positive social interactions. One's own identity and the ability to learn are profoundly influenced by noncompetitive, interpersonal relationships and one's feelings of inclusion in a social group. A safe and secure emotional climate that promotes strategies for resolving conflicts is a key to successful learning. When you organize collaboration opportunities properly, you give individual learners a great asset. When we work cooperatively with a group toward a common goal, our brain releases neurotransmitters that are related to pleasure and enjoyment. The brain also responds to immediate feedback. When interacting with others, the group provides feedback so that students can evaluate their ...
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