Brain-based learning: teaching the way students really learn

This book offers up-to-date, evidence-based learning approach that reveals how the brain naturally learns best in school. It provides tools to boost cognitive functioning, decrease discipline issues, increase graduation rates, and foster the joy of learning.

List of Illustrations<br />Preface<br />Acknowledgments<br />About the Authors<br />Introduction<br />Part I: Fundamentals of Brain-Based Learning<br />Chapter 1: How the Brain Usually Learns<br /> What Is Learning?<br /> Learning's Big Five Players<br /> Four Types of Input: A Deeper Dive<br /> Putting It All Together<br /> Beyond Explicit/Declarative Input<br /> Summary<br />Chapter 2: Why Each Brain Is Unique<br /> Age<br /> Genetics<br /> Environments<br /> Gender<br /> Luck<br /> Conclusion<br />Part II: Laying the Foundation for Learning<br />Chapter 3: How Our Senses Impact Learning<br /> Senses Are Signals<br /> Smell<br /> Air Quality<br /> Negative Ionization<br /> Sight<br /> Sound<br /> Touch<br />Chapter 4: Relationships in the Classroom<br /> The Biology of Relationships<br /> Perceptions Matter<br /> Recognize and Act on Equity<br />Chapter 5: The Power of Neuroplasticity<br /> The Properties of Neuroplasticity<br /> Why the Brain Needs Plasticity<br /> How to Foster Neuroplasticity<br /> Conclusion<br />Part III: The Brain's Learning Strengths<br />Chapter 6: How Emotions Impact Learning<br /> Our Basic Emotions<br /> Emotions vs. Moods vs. States<br /> Emotions in the Brain<br /> Creating a Positive Environment With Classroom Traditions<br /> Summary<br />Chapter 7: Physical Movement and the Brain<br /> Movement and Cognition<br /> Movement and Emotional Self-Regulation<br /> Movement and Health<br /> Conclusion<br />Chapter 8: Motivation That Works<br /> Understanding Motivation<br /> Understanding Demotivation<br /> Short-Term Motivational Strategies<br /> Long-Term Motivational Strategies<br /> Conclusion<br />Part IV: Putting This Together in Your Classroom<br />Chapter 9: The Non-Conscious Learning Climate<br /> Safety<br /> Sense of Belonging<br /> Feeling Hopeful and Supported<br /> Conclusion<br />Chapter 10: Better Classroom Learning-Easy as R-C-C<br /> R: Readiness<br /> C: Coherent Construction<br /> C: Consolidation<br />Chapter 11: Getting Your Brain to Work With You, Not Against You: Self-Care<br /> Vibrant Health (Physical Well-Being)<br /> Running Your Own Brain (Emotional Well-Being)<br /> Relationships (Social Well-Being)<br /> Conclusion<br />References<br />Index<br />

Part I. Fundamentals of brain-based learning -- part II. Laying the foundation for learning -- part III. The brain's learning strengths -- part IV. Putting this together in your classroom.