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Author Wolfe, Pat.

Title Brain matters : translating research into classroom practice / Patricia Wolfe
Published Alexandria, Va. : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, ©2001

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Description 1 online resource (x, 207 pages) : illustrations
Contents pt. 1. The structure and function of the human brain. Opening the black box of the brain. Brain anatomy--A short course : Neurons and subcortical structures. Brain anatomy--A short course : the cortex. How neurons communicate -- pt. 2. From sensory input to information storage. Sensory memory : getting information into the brain. Working memory : the conscious processing of information. Long-term memory : the brain's storage system -- pt. 3. Matching instruction to how the brain learns best. Making curriculum meaningful through problems, projects, and simulations. Using the visual and auditory senses to enhance learning. A toolkit of brain-compatible strategies
Summary Offers classroom-proven examples of simulations, projects, and problems that use the visual and auditory senses to enhance learning in all grades and subjects
Analysis Humaniora Pædagogik
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-201) and index
Notes English
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Subject Learning, Psychology of.
Learning -- Physiological aspects.
Brain.
Brain
brains.
EDUCATION -- Educational Psychology.
Brain
Learning -- Physiological aspects
Learning, Psychology of
Form Electronic book
ISBN 0585443521
9780585443522
9780871209023
0871209020
9780871205179
0871205173