Differentiation and the brain : how neuroscience supports the learner-friendly classroom

kkerns — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:13:47 +0000

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Book

Authors:

Sousa,David A.; Tomlinson,Carol A.

Source:

Solution Tree Press, Bloomington, IN, p.202 (2011)

Abstract:

Contents: The nonnegotiables of effective differentiation -- Mindset, learning environment, and differentiation -- Curriculum and differentiation -- Classroom assessment and differentiation -- Differentiating in response to student readiness -- Differentiating in response to student interest -- Differentiating in response to student learning profile -- Managing a differentiated classroom.

Publication Language:

eng

Now you see it : how the brain science of attention will transform the way we live, work, and learn

kkerns — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:24:39 +0000

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Authors:

Davidson,Cathy N.

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Viking, New York, p.342 (2011)

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Cubb BF321 .D38 2011

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9379623

Keywords:

Attention, Distraction (Psychology), Neurosciences

Abstract:

Contents: Learning from the distraction experts -- Learning ourselves -- Project classroom makeover -- How we measure -- The epic win -- The changing workplace -- The changing worker -- You, too, can program your VCR (and probably should).

Publication Language:

eng

Teaching and the adolescent brain

kkerns — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:44:39 +0000

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Authors:

Schenck,Jeb

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Norton books in education, W.W. Norton & Co., Volume 1st, New York, p.377 (2011)

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Cubb LB1060 .S353 2011

URL:

http://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/9343457

Keywords:

brain, learning, Learning--Physiological aspects, Psychology of, Teenagers--Education

Abstract:

Contents: An introduction to neuroeducation -- Foundations for learning: from neurons to maintenance and communication -- In the beginning: from pattern detection to attention systems -- Emotional processing -- The multiple roles of motivation -- Intelligence: different ways of being smart -- Working memory and the beginning of memory formation -- Long-term memory -- Review, studying, and assessment -- The future of neuroeducation: opportunities and considerations.