Teaching with the Brain in MindRead the title again, and then consider: What is the point of doing your job any other way? After explaining the basics of research and theory in clear terms, this book offers precise techniques for putting those principles to work in class. The day after you read it, this book will make you more effective at commanding attention, motivating students, and helping them really remember what they learn. Produced by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD). |
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Eric Jensen. 8 The Human Brain The adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds ( 1300-1400 grams ) . By comparison , a sperm whale brain weighs about 7800 grams , or 17 pounds ! A dolphin brain weighs about 4 pounds and a gorilla brain about ...
Eric Jensen. 8 The Human Brain The adult human brain weighs about 3 pounds ( 1300-1400 grams ) . By comparison , a sperm whale brain weighs about 7800 grams , or 17 pounds ! A dolphin brain weighs about 4 pounds and a gorilla brain about ...
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... Human Performance : Issues , Theories , and Techniques . Wash- ington , D.C .: National Academy Press . Dryden , G. , and J. Vos . ( 1994 ) . The Learning Revolution . Rolling Hills , Calif .: Jalmar Press . Dudai , Y. ( January ...
... Human Performance : Issues , Theories , and Techniques . Wash- ington , D.C .: National Academy Press . Dryden , G. , and J. Vos . ( 1994 ) . The Learning Revolution . Rolling Hills , Calif .: Jalmar Press . Dudai , Y. ( January ...
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... Human : A Course in Enhancing Your Physical , Mental , and Creative Abilities . Los Angeles , Calif .: Jeremy ... Human Performance . " Biological Psychology 2 : 127-137 . Klein , R. , and R. Armitage . ( June 1979 ) . " Rhythms in Human ...
... Human : A Course in Enhancing Your Physical , Mental , and Creative Abilities . Los Angeles , Calif .: Jeremy ... Human Performance . " Biological Psychology 2 : 127-137 . Klein , R. , and R. Armitage . ( June 1979 ) . " Rhythms in Human ...
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The Learning Brain | 9 |
Emotions and Learning | 71 |
Movement and Learning | 82 |
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