| Engaging ′tweens and Teens: A Brain-Compatible Approach to Reaching Middle and High School Students Contributor(s): Philp, Raleigh T. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1890460494 ISBN-13: 9781890460495 Publisher: Corwin Publishers OUR PRICE: $39.85 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2006 Annotation: "A must read for all educators who want to get inside the teenage brain."???Eric Jensen, Author and Consultant "Masterfully distills brain research into easily understood concepts, connecting each to simple teaching methods that lead to peak academic performance."???Jeff Haebig, President, Wellness Quest "Make connections in the adolescent brain! "Teachers and parents know all too well that teens are one of the most unpredictable forces of nature. Armed with a solid understanding of subject matter and the very best of intentions, even the most skillful teachers face roadblocks in decoding the frustrating and often puzzling behavior of adolescents. New findings in brain research, however, are shedding light on teenage behavior. In this much-needed book, author Raleigh Philp incorporates what??'s known about neurobiology and illustrates practical methods for creating meaningful learning experiences. Guiding middle and high school teachers through brain-based educational practice, "Engaging Tweens and Teens" explores: Common emotional states of students in grades 6???12 Effective techniques that prevent students from mentally checking out Familiar technologies to engage learners, such as blogs, wikis, and iPodsMusic as part of classroom instruction???from classical to pop to hip hopRisk-taking behaviors such as violence and substance abuse Combining what the heart says with knowledge of how the adolescent brain works, teachers are sure to improve the social and academic outcomes of their students. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - General - Education | Learning Styles - Education | Behavioral Management |
| Dewey: 612.82 |
| LCCN: 2005028129 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 9.9" W x 7" (1.1 lbs) 232 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Teen |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Gain a solid understanding of the basic neurobiology behind adolescent behaviors and invigorate your teaching practices using music, movement, and brain-based activities. |
Contributor Bio(s): Philp, Raleigh T.: - Raleigh Philp has taught at every level of public and private school from grade school through graduate school. Currently, he is a consultant for the California State Department of Education's health related programs, and an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University, teaching science and health methods courses in the graduate school of education. Over the last decade, Raleigh has devoted his academic efforts to studying the literature on brain research. He is primarily interested in the application of neuroscience to learning. He is committed to helping educators better understand adolescent brain development so they may focus their instruction to reach students with varied learning methods. Raleigh has presented brain-compatible learning workshops and been a keynote speaker at universities, county offices of education, and school districts throughout California, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico Idaho, Washington, and Wyoming. He is a past recipient of the California Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching, as well as a Fulbright grant. |