Brain-Based Learning with Class

by Joy Paquin and Colleen Politano

In this book, the authors have adapted Eric Jensen's 10 principles that need to be implemented in the classroom for a brain-compatible approach to teaching and learning. These principles include uniqueness, emotions, nutrition, and elimination of threat. The book also provides basic information about the brain, ways to teach students about the brain, and dozens of practical brain-based activities for students of every age.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 189411048X
• ISBN13: 9781894110488
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Portage & Main Press
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Excellent introduction to Brain-Based Learning

Given the explosion of information on the brain, where can busy teachers begin to make sensible use of it? As it is commonly known, the best way to learn is to teach. Rentention is supposed to reach 95% (William Glasser). So this book only gives a basic description of the brain and then adapts Jensen's ten principles for teaching and learning. These are: uniqueness, assessment, emotions, meaning, multi-path, brain-body, memory, nutrition, cycles and rhythms, and elimination of threat. We are not only given an explanation, but also provided with lesson plans and diverse activities to teach such principles. Black line masters are included for reproduction for class use. Everything is guided by the relevance check: WIIFM (What's In It For Me?) and SWYAK (Show What You Already Know). If only all teachers could work through such a teaching program, both teachers and students would have such brain-based principles built into them as a way of life. We will all grow in self-esteem competence, multiple intelligences, emotional intelligence, health, purpose and overall well-being.

Brain-based Learning With Class

An excellent resource full of strategies, ideas and motivation for teachers. A must have in every classroom. Learn how the brain works, how children with a variety of multiple intelligences learn best and how to create a welcoming, enjoyable atmosphere in your classroom. The activities and strategies are presented in a way that makes teaching easy. Pick up the book and start teaching, you won't be disappointed!