Designing Brain-Compatible Learning Contributor(s): Gregory, Gayle H. (Author), Parry, Terence (Author) |
|
ISBN: 1412937175 ISBN-13: 9781412937177 Publisher: Corwin Publishers OUR PRICE: $48.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2006 Annotation: "There's a strong possibility that this will become one of the most used books on the educator's bookshelf, and that's all to the good because ultimately it will be the students (and their brains) who benefit." -From the Foreword by Pat Wolfe "Teachers want ideas that make them better teachers. This is a welcome addition to books available in this field." -William Fitzhugh, Teacher, Reisterstown Elementary School, MD Combine the best of what we know about how the brain learns with the best of what we know about teaching! This revised, updated edition of Designing Brain Compatible Learning synthesizes the latest brain research into a powerful set of teaching tools and strategies for integrating thinking skills, cooperative learning, graphic organizers, and authentic assessment into any classroom. The new edition features:
This comprehensive guide for teachers and instructional leaders provides in-depth coverage of instructional planning at its best. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Learning Styles - Education | Research - Education | Classroom Management |
Dewey: 370.152 |
LCCN: 2006002890 |
Physical Information: 0.92" H x 8.62" W x 10.96" (1.58 lbs) 304 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This updated guide synthesizes the latest brain research into powerful teaching strategies for integrating thinking skills, authentic assessment, and standards-based lesson planning into any classroom. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gregory, Gayle H.: - Gayle H. Gregory is first and foremost a teacher, having experienced teaching and learning in elementary, middle, and secondary schools, community colleges, and universities. She has had extensive district-wide experience as a curriculum consultant and staff development coordinator. Gayle was principal/course director at York University for the Faculty of Education, teaching in the teacher education program. Gayle consults internationally with teachers, administrators, and staff developers. Parry, Terence: - Terence Parry has taught at the elementary, secondary, and university levels, and he is now a full-time staff developer and educational consultant in Waterloo, Ontario. Terry has received international recognition for his lively and engaging workshops, which offer a wealth of practical experience to help teachers cope with the overwhelming number of changes that bombard schools on a daily basis. |