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"Scaddan has collected many positive, easy-to-read ideas that will be helpful for educators." —Eric Jensen, Educational Consultant "This book honors the art and science of teaching and learning. Read it, use it, and carry it from school to school, classroom to classroom for decades. This book is a backpack full of ideas, strategies, and activities to enhance brains and enrich hearts." —Glenn Capelli, Churchill Fellow True Learning Centre, Australia "This is the missing link in so many of our schools′ curriculum. Scaddan sparks the joy of learning in children and builds relationships between teachers and learners. A must-have for administrators, teachers, counselors, and anyone interested in understanding what it takes to make a difference." —Nancy G . Peterson, Educational Consultant Use these practical, brain-friendly tools to engage learners and impact student achievement! Educators looking for proven methods to introduce brain-compatible instruction into K–12 classrooms will find invaluable assistance in this easy-to-read, engaging resource. The author helps teachers understand how the brain, mind, and body function in the learning process, demonstrates methods to reinforce students′ memory and concentration, and illustrates ways to enhance learners′ outcomes across a broad range of skills. This flexible guide converts the latest findings on brain research into fun and effective techniques for reducing behavioral distractions in class, improving academic performance, and strengthening teachers′ instructional skills. Within a holistic brain-based teaching model, this practical book offers: 40 brain-friendly tools for improving learning and test results A brain-based review feature that helps readers evaluate and modify the tools to meet students′ needs Stimulating quotes and motivational proverbs for inspiration Stories, songs, poems, and anecdotes woven throughout the text This guide is ideal for empowering students and helping them take ownership of their learning.

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction Part I. Enhancing Relationships 1. Emotional Learning 2. Metaphors 3. Rules or Agreements 4. Choice 5. Anti-Stress Techniques Review 6. Put Ups 7. Breathing Techniques 8. Relaxation 9. Eliminating Extrinsic Rewards 10. Punishment and Consequences Review Part II. Developing Patterns and Coherence 11. Contamination 12. Concentration 13. State Changes 14. Cross Overs Review 15. Improving Memory Links 16. Memory Techniques 17. Rough Draft 18. Elaboration 19. Repetition 20. Themes Review Part III. Promoting Understanding: A Model for a "Learn to Learn" Framework 21. Input-Learning Styles 22. Learning Preferences 23. Multiple Intelligences Review 24. Motivators 25. Four Great Questions 26. WIIFM 27. Pulling Your Own Strings 28. Goal Setting 29. Myfirmations 30. Overviews Review Academic Data Part IV. Putting It All Together 31. Framing 32. Pre-wiring 33. Loops 34. Feedback 35. Mind Maps and Mindscapes 36. Reflection 37. Lo, Mo, Ho 38. Inclusive Statements 39. Response Time Something to Aim for 40. Hands Free: An Expectation to Answer Conclusion Suggested Reading References Index

About the Author :
Michael A. Scaddan is an international educational consultant who works in the USA, Australasia, Asia, and Europe. He is the author of 40 Engaging Brain-Based Tools for the Classroom as well as 24 training manuals and 3 educational DVDs. He has a background in elementary and adult teaching as well as being a highly successful principal and was recently selected as patron for The Hungarian Brain Based Institute. As a school principal, he continued to be a practical, hands-on educator, teaching all levels of children through an innovative Learn to Learn program. This enabled him to develop hundreds of useful and practical classroom tips as well as fine-tune successful schoolwide techniques that are now passed on to fellow educators. Always looking for a better way, he has extensive training in brain-compatible learning, completing an MEd in accelerated learning at the University of Tasmania. Scaddan is now CEO of Brain Stems Ltd., a brain-compatible training organization, and has worked as a full-time learning consultant in the USA, Sweden, Hungary, India, and Australia, as well as throughout New Zealand. He has recently been employed as an educational consultant to the government of Thailand.

Review :
"Scaddan has collected many positive, easy-to-read ideas that should be helpful for educators." "It is great to read a book that honours the art and science of teaching and learning. Read it. Use it. Carry it from school to school, classroom to classroom for decades. This book is a backpack full of ideas, strategies, and activities to enhance brains and enrich hearts." "This is the missing link in so many of our schools′ curriculum. Scaddan sparks the joy of learning in children and builds relationships between teachers and learners. A must-have for administrators, teachers, counselors, and anyone interested in understanding what it takes to make a difference."


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  • ISBN-13: 9781452261119
  • Publisher: Sage Publications Inc Ebooks
  • Publisher Imprint: Corwin Press Inc
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1452261113
  • Publisher Date: 14 Oct 2008
  • Binding: Digital download and online
  • No of Pages: 144


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