Brain-Based Learning: Teaching the Way Students Really Learn - Brossura

Jensen, Eric P.; McConchie, Liesl

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ISBN 10: 1544364547 ISBN 13: 9781544364544

Casa editrice: Corwin, 2020

Riassunto

Learn to teach like a pro and have fun, too!

The more you know about your students’ brains, the better you can be at your profession. Brain-based teaching boosts cognitive functioning and graduation rates, decreases discipline issues, and fosters the joy of learning. This innovative, new edition of the bestselling Brain-Based Learning by Eric Jensen and master teacher Liesl McConchie provides an up-to-date, evidence-based approach that reveals how the brain learns best. Based on neuroscience, biology and psychology research, it includes: 

• Insights about the impact of relationships, senses, movement, and emotions on learning
  
• Strategies for creating high-quality learning environments
  
• Tools for motivating struggling students

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Informazioni sugli autori

Eric Jensen is a former teacher who grew up in San Diego, California. With a Ph.D. in Human Development, he synthesizes brain research and develops practical applications for educators. 

He is listed among the top 30 educators in the world at GlobalGurus.org. Dr. Jensen has authored over 30 books, including Different Brains, Different Learners, Teaching with the Brain in Mind, Turnaround Tools for the Teenage Brain, Teaching with Poverty in Mind, Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind, and Poor Students Rich Students. Dr. Jensen co-founded an academic enrichment program held in 14 countries with over 75,000 graduates. He is a member of the invitation-only Society for Neuroscience and the President’s Club at Salk Institute of Biological Studies.

Dr. Jensen provides conference speaking and trainings that can be found at jensenlearning.com. Or, contact: eric@jensenlearning.com.

Liesl McConchie is a former secondary math teacher with nearly 20 years of experience training educators across the globe. She has partnered with over 300 schools to transform learning based on the science of what really improves achievement for all students.

 

McConchie joined pioneers in accelerated learning at SuperCamp for 10 years to design innovative curriculum for their 85,000+ graduates and train the instructors. She spent over three years in Denmark working within the Scandinavian school system, known for decades as one of the best in the world. She helped create a brand-new school, now awarded an Ashoka Change Maker School, drawing attention from education and political leaders across Europe.

 

McConchie continues to speak at conferences and partner with schools to create brain-based learning for students. Contact Liesl McConchie by email at: liesl.mcconchie@gmail.com or visit her website at: www.lieslmcconchie.com.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Corwin
• Data di pubblicazione: 2020
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1544364547
• ISBN 13: 9781544364544
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 3
• Numero di pagine: 240
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile